The origins of this text are unclear, but its message is not: it honours the Italian Resistance during World War II and those who sacrified themselves. May its lyrics resonate in the hearts of the oppressed. Giorgio Gaber - Bella Ciao Original title (Italian): "Bella ciao" Roughly translates to: "Beauty, farewell" Year: between 1945 and 1953 Author: unknown Performed by: Giorgio Gaber Recorder in: 1981