"Quelli Erano Giorni" is a song originally in Italian by Mary Hopkin, and tells the story of a time in the past when life was simpler and more carefree. It begins with the singer describing a road that she once walked upon and how a good wind brought her there. She then recalls meeting someone special on the corner, and how they danced even without music because their hearts were so full of joy. The singer says that they lived in a bubble of air that flew over the city, and even strangers would point and comment on the happiness they exuded. However, with time, life changed, and the roses that once blossomed faded away. The wind that brought happiness stopped blowing. Years later, the singer goes back to the same road and is taken back to that time and those memories. She sees the same person she met on the corner, surrounded by a group of people and telling stories of those carefree days. The song ends on an emotional note, implying that while times may have changed, and life may have taken a different turn, the memories of those days remain significant in their hearts. Overall, "Quelli Erano Giorni" is a nostalgic song that touches upon the themes of youth, innocence, and happiness, all with a mournful undertone for what has been lost with time.
