The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
How sad Venice can be
When you return alone
And find a memory
In a repaving stone
I woke among the bird
That fills in Marble Square
With a quote of her words
Around me in the air
How sad Venice can be
When the melodies play
A song she sung for me
One unforgotten day
Like a magic sea
The gondoliers go by
But when I try to weep
I find my tears are dry
How sad Venice can be
When mist is in your eyes
And you can hardly see
As visions fill the skies
I find the little street
And then the old cafe
Where we would always meet
To dream away the day
How sad Venice can be
Beneath the sun's moon
That rises from the sea
And singles the moon
I hear the vespers chime
And cross the bridge of sun
I know that it is time
To bid my last goodbye
There's nothing more to say
I pass beneath the light
And then I turn away
From Venice in the night
How sad Venice can be
It's too lonely to bare
When you have lost the love
That you discovered there
When you return alone
And find a memory
In a repaving stone
I woke among the bird
That fills in Marble Square
With a quote of her words
Around me in the air
How sad Venice can be
When the melodies play
A song she sung for me
One unforgotten day
Like a magic sea
The gondoliers go by
But when I try to weep
I find my tears are dry
How sad Venice can be
When mist is in your eyes
And you can hardly see
As visions fill the skies
I find the little street
And then the old cafe
Where we would always meet
To dream away the day
How sad Venice can be
Beneath the sun's moon
That rises from the sea
And singles the moon
I hear the vespers chime
And cross the bridge of sun
I know that it is time
To bid my last goodbye
There's nothing more to say
I pass beneath the light
And then I turn away
From Venice in the night
How sad Venice can be
It's too lonely to bare
When you have lost the love
That you discovered there
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How Sad Venice Can Be (Que C'est Triste Venise) Lyrics as written by Eng. Gene Lees Charles Aznavour
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