☝️ Key Points
- Figaro is proud and happy to be a barber
- He enjoys his pleasant life and feels privileged
- Figaro describes the hustle and bustle of daily life in his shop
- He is highly sought after by his customers and enjoys fulfilling their wishes
- Figaro asks for patience and wants to give each customer the best attention
Interpretation
In the song 'Figaro (barber of Seville)' by
Luciano Pavarotti, it is about Figaro, a barber in the city of Seville. He sings about his life as a barber and how much joy and pleasure it brings him. He describes how he quickly rushes to his shop in the mornings to attend to his customers. He feels happy and privileged to be a high-quality barber.
'Ah, che bel vivere, che bel piacere' means 'Oh, what a beautiful life, what a pleasure'. Figaro is delighted that he can lead a pleasant life. He is proud of his skills and is admired by everyone. 'Bravo Figaro!' expresses the recognition and enthusiasm for his work.
He also describes how he uses razors, combs, watches, and scissors to do his work. He is always ready to work day and night and is always on the move. Figaro sees his profession as a great opportunity to have a better life.
'Qua la parruca... Presto la barba... Qua la sanguigna... Presto il biglietto...' shows how much all the customers need and want him. Men, women, young and old people come to him to have their hair cut or shaved. They demand his service and he gladly fulfills their wishes.
'Uno alla volta, per carita!' means 'One at a time, please!'. Figaro asks the customers to wait in line patiently and not rush in all at once. He wants to give each customer the best attention and care.
Overall, the song lyrics express Figaro's joy and pride in his profession as a barber. It describes the hustle and bustle in his shop. The text also shows how important and sought after Figaro is by his customers.