Down the Dolce Vita
Peter Gabriel * Track #8 On Peter Gabriel 1: Car
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Down the Dolce Vita by Peter Gabriel
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Performed by
Peter GabrielProduced by
Bob EzrinWrited by
Peter GabrielAbout
The song is mostly dialogue between the characters Aeron and Gorham, who set out on a journey across the sea. The song was part of a larger concept Gabriel was developing based on a character called Mozo, which he thought might become a stage production. Mozo gets more of a showcase in “On The Air,”...
Down the Dolce Vita Lyrics
[Verse 1]
"Hey Mac, see you down the Dolce Vita!"
"Get back, we don't have time
'Cos I hear we're sending off the heroes
When the year goes, out of the bay
Trying to find a way
[Refrain]
To make it alive"
[Verse 2]
"So long," said four men to their families
"Be strong 'till we get back home
And if not, take care of all the children
Until then just hope and pray
We're going to find a way
[Refrain]
To make it alive"
[Interlude]
"You guys are crazy!"
[Verse 3]
They shout and then we leave the harbor
In doubt, they're acting weird
And the sea is whipping up a welcome
If hell come we're all easy prey
Trying to find a way
[Refrain]
To make it alive
[Interlude]
"You guys are crazy!"
[Bridge]
The captain's hand shook for the guys to get in place
He said, "Let's look behind your face"
With each corner covered, they were all around
Waiting for the midnight bell to sound
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 4]
"Out of sight," cried Aeron through his glasses
"Don't fight" said Gorham's smile
All the while, his hand was on my shoulder
I was scared of being easy prey
Trying to find a way
[Refrain]
To make it alive
[Outro]
I won't be easy prey
Gonna find a way
To make it alive
Down the Dolce Vita Q&A
Who wrote Down the Dolce Vita's ?
Down the Dolce Vita was written by Peter Gabriel.
Who produced Down the Dolce Vita's ?
Down the Dolce Vita was produced by Bob Ezrin.
When did Peter Gabriel release Down the Dolce Vita?
Peter Gabriel released Down the Dolce Vita on Fri Feb 25 1977.