Story Behind The Song
Mimmo is our cousin. He lives in Italy. When he married Rosa and took his honeymoon to the US, he wanted to record a song like he did on his first visit to the US (listen to "Chocalatone Se bon"). Only this time the song was not to be so sophmoric and more romantic--and after I heard Rosa sing, I wanted to make this a duet. The character in Mimmo's voice is charasmatic. And Rosa comes across as enchanting, which she is. They took this song back to Italy with them.
Song Description
Mimmo is on his 2nd visit to the US from Italy, only this time our friend is with his new beautiful bride, Rosa. Mimmo sings the praises of his wife while recalling his early life attraction to Rosa. Rosa responds by remembering their first kiss. They are both madly in love with eachother and are singing eachother's praises.
| Song Length |
2:46 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
| Mood |
Ecstatic, Endearing |
Subject |
Music, Glasses |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Mimmo and Rosa © Kevin Mahan
Rosa my dear wife
You changed my wife
It once was blue
It should come as no surprise
By the sparkle in my eyes
You must realize
I’m in love you.
Mimmo, my first love
One thing I’m sure of
Our love is so true
It should come as no surprise
By the sparkle in my eyes
You must realize
I’m in love you.
Since I was 18
I knew I would marry you, Rosa
You were only a child then
Playing with your dolls and friends.
We grew up in the same village,
And just this year we wed.
I’m so happy mi amore,
I’ll be yours forever more.
Mimmo, I always remember
The first time you kissed me
You sent shivers
Up and down my spine.
I’ll be yours my darling
Keep me in your arms forever.
I’ll be yours my baby.
I won’t leave you, never.
It should come as no surprise
By the sparkle in my eyes
You must realize
I’m in love you.