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Chiesi un bacio
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
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Chiesi un bacio by Giovanni Felice Sances — Lyrics
Chiesi un bacio e mel negasti
ma tua bocca divento,
cosi bella indir dino
che si fe il negar quasi merce.
Filli, dimmi hor qual sarà
se di si già mai dirà.
Se il tuo labro all'hor che crudo,
le sue Rose ave leno,
cosi dolce risono
tutto nel ben sarà meno crudel.
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About Chiesi un bacio
This Italian aria paints a scene of amorous exchange, where the singer begs for a kiss, which is initially denied. However, the beloved's mouth is so beautiful that the refusal almost feels like a gift. The text explores the tender anticipation of consent, questioning what the future holds if 'yes' is ever spoken. The singer imagines the sweetness that such a union would bring, surpassing even the purest nectar of heaven. This solo vocal piece, with its flowing Italian lyrics, is a poignant expression of desire and the hope for reciprocation, characteristic of secular vocal music of its time.
