Creativity exploding out my ears...

Colosseo
Originally uploaded by Seguace.

Another benefit of being out in the boondocks-a (that would be boondocks Italian style) this summer: plenty of time to practice the guitar. And all the fresh air does wonders for the musician in me.
Last week a friend taught me "New York City" by Cub (and most awesomely covered by They Might Be Giants). Being that I've never been to New York City and am currently living near Rome (quite conveniently called the Eternal CIty)...in a fit of creativity and laughter my friend and I rewrote the song. Original lyrics and a great explanation of the song can be found here. And our Roman version here:

You called me last night on the telephone
And I was glad to hear from you 'cause I was all alone
You said, "It's sweltering, it's sweltering! God, I hate this weather."
Now I'd endure the blazing heat just to get us back together

We met in the summer at Estate Romana
We drank some wine, but it was late, dovevamo andare a nana (translation: we had to go to bed)
We kissed on the regional in the middle of the night
I held your hand, you held mine, it was the best night of my life.

CHORUS
'Cause everyone's your friend in the Eternal City
And everything looks beautiful when you're young and pretty
The streets are filled with ruins and there's so much history
But the best thing about the Eternal City is you and me

The Statue of Vittorio
Piazza di Spagna
Piazza del Popolo
Dolce and Gabbana
Roman Forum
The Broken Bridge
Vatican City where Pope Benedict lives
Trevi Fountain
The Catacombs
The Colosseum
All roads lead to Rome

repeat CHORUS

You wrote me a letter just the other day
Said, "Summer is coming soon so why don't you come to stay."
I packed my stuff, got on the train, I can't believe it's true
I'm three hours from the Eternal City and I'm three hours from you

repeat CHORUS

I need a few more callouses on my fingers and then we are SO going to perform it in the streets of Rome...