The origins of this text are unclear, but its message is not: it honours the Italian Resistance during World War II and those who sacrified themselves. May its lyrics resonate in the hearts of the oppressed.
Giorgio Gaber - Bella Ciao
Original title (Italian): "Bella ciao"
Roughly translates to: "Beauty, farewell"
Year: between 1945 and 1953
Author: unknown
Performed by: Giorgio Gaber
Recorder in: 1981