Bono´s words at the end of "Miss Sarayevo" with Pavarotti (???)

cristivox · 09-13-2007, 10:28 AM

Does anybody know/understand what Bono says when he finishes singing "Miss Sarayevo" with Pavarotti and goes to the frtont of the stage, looking to the cameras ? (See video on Youtube). It´s not in english... is it spanish?

last unicorn · 09-13-2007, 10:57 AM

I'd say it's Italian, I know what part you mean, but I'd have to listen to it again. But I'm sure it's Italian, what else would make sense. Bono's Italian is quite good.

djerdap · 09-13-2007, 11:15 AM

"O lijepa, o draga, o slatka slobodo"

It's on Croatian, those are the words of one of the most famous writers in Croatian history - Ivan Gundulic (a 17th century baroque poet from Dubrovnik). These words mean "Oh beautiful, oh beloved, oh sweet liberty" and are featured in Gundulic's play Dubravka. The verse is considered to be the unofficial motto of Dubrovnik.

More here if anybody is interested: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Gundulic

Oh, and it is spelled Sarajevo, not Sarayevo.

cristivox · 09-13-2007, 07:10 PM

WOW.... I´m really very thankful for your information and for sharing your knowledge with us. That´s why I couldn´t understand even a single word said by him. Interference is not only for having fun but to learn new things too.
Thanks a lot !

last unicorn · 09-14-2007, 02:39 AM

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Originally posted by djerdap
"O lijepa, o draga, o slatka slobodo"

It's on Croatian, those are the words of one of the most famous writers in Croatian history - Ivan Gundulic (a 17th century baroque poet from Dubrovnik). These words mean "Oh beautiful, oh beloved, oh sweet liberty" and are featured in Gundulic's play Dubravka. The verse is considered to be the unofficial motto of Dubrovnik.

More here if anybody is interested: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Gundulic

Oh, and it is spelled Sarajevo, not Sarayevo.

Oh, wow, I didn't know that, thanks a lot! When I got back to listen to it yesterday, I heard that it wasn't Italian, but some language I could not understand. Thank you for clearing this up!

Pero · 09-14-2007, 10:43 AM

that song rocks

09-13-2007, 10:28 AM	#1
cristivox The Fly Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brasil Posts: 31 Local Time: 09:51 AM	Bono´s words at the end of "Miss Sarayevo" with Pavarotti (???) Does anybody know/understand what Bono says when he finishes singing "Miss Sarayevo" with Pavarotti and goes to the frtont of the stage, looking to the cameras ? (See video on Youtube). It´s not in english... is it spanish? __________________

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09-13-2007, 11:15 AM	#3
djerdap Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 7,498 Local Time: 10:51 AM	"O lijepa, o draga, o slatka slobodo" It's on Croatian, those are the words of one of the most famous writers in Croatian history - Ivan Gundulic (a 17th century baroque poet from Dubrovnik). These words mean "Oh beautiful, oh beloved, oh sweet liberty" and are featured in Gundulic's play Dubravka. The verse is considered to be the unofficial motto of Dubrovnik. More here if anybody is interested: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Gundulic Oh, and it is spelled Sarajevo, not Sarayevo.

09-13-2007, 07:10 PM	#4
cristivox The Fly Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brasil Posts: 31 Local Time: 09:51 AM	WOW.... I´m really very thankful for your information and for sharing your knowledge with us. That´s why I couldn´t understand even a single word said by him. Interference is not only for having fun but to learn new things too. Thanks a lot !