The circumstances surrounding the recent disastrous sinking of a cruise ship inspired my husband, Raphael, to write new lyrics to the classic Dean Martin song, “That’s Amore.” If you saw the movie, Moonstruck, you heard Dean Martin sing that song. In case you haven’t heard it, check out this YouTube version.
Warning: In middle school, Raphael had his own reserved desk in detention. He has preserved some of that 14-year-old attitude. Thank goodness.
Sung to the music of “That’s Amore!”
When your boat hits a reef
‘Cause your captain’s in briefs,
That’s our cruise ship.
Parts we should overhaul
But the chief’s a meatball,
That’s a mild slip.
Safety bells tinga linga ling,
O’er the rail you they’ll fling,
Like bad mozarella.
Engine rooms all aflame
Cause they’re chasing some dame,
Sorry, fella.
Set adrift on the sea,
Pirates grinning with glee,
That’s our cruise ship.
Being towed for three days
Feeling baked like filets,
Smell like sheep dip.
On our luxury cruise, on the deck you must snooze, dear signores!
‘Scusa me, but in ole Italy, when we put out to sea, we’re asnore!
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Raphael writes a lot of these… maybe more will turn up here someday.
So you’re not the only writer in the family! Your hubby is a funny guy. Well done!
I tagged you on my blog.
You, Rachel and Alicia are dragging me back into the light!
Happy momentous birthday.
Thank you, Sarah! It was an especially good one.
Glad you like it, August!
So entertaining!
My students do this kinda thing all the time. Mostly to me and not their regular teachers because as long as they keep it school appropriate and then get right back on task, they know I love to hear it. Some people crack me up.
Too bad so many kids seem to lose the knack as they grow up!
I don’t know that they lose it so much as they have been disciplined so severly for their creativity that they feel they have to hide it. I just try to instill the “right time, right place” conept
Ugh, that brings back memories.
I plan to.
That was pretty good Sally! I’d keep him around if I were you! *laughs*
HAHA!! That’s pretty dang creative. If he had a reserved desk in detention then he must’ve been creative in his antics too. Kept that school staff on their toes ;o)
Hi, Molly! He had this talent for giving nicknames that stuck–not always an endearing trait in an adolescent. Come to think of it, he still has that talent.
When I was in high school I always wanted to know the difference between “smart ass” and “dumb ass” because I got called both.
I will still go on cruises, planning one for November. But I’ll keep my eye on the captain.
Hi, Warren! Amazing how “smart” and “dumb” can change depending on who’s in charge.
Next time, video tape him singing his verses. I sang his song as I read it and my dog left the room for greener pastures. Such a creative use of time. Loved his lyrics. What do you write?
This is HILARIOUS! Can he sing? I’m thinking YouTube sensation!
Yes, he sings beautifully! Like Johnny Mathis.
Hilarious! My husband’s very good at making up lyrics and keeping the tunes too. I am NOT. Thanks for sharing!
I am NOT, either, so we’re blessed to have these husbands!
It takes a certain kind of quicksilver mind to be able to do that.
Got a good chuckle out of this one. What a talented husband!
Thanks, Janice, I’m going to keep him. He refuses to blog, so some of his stuff is going to show up here.
I, too, spent a lot of time in detention at 14 so, of course, I’m loving this! And now I will have that melody with a lyric mix in my head for way too long. Ship Amore!
Karen
A kindred spirit!
OMG too funny. I understand why the detention desk.
He’s like my son, who was told he was a pain in the ass in high school. As soon as he got to college, he was considered a “wit.”
Oh my goodness – he’s pretty good at that! LOL!
I giggled the whole time.
Too funny!
Thanks for sharing this!
Jennifer
Hi, Jenn–I’m glad you giggled!