These Foolish Things Mina

“These Foolish Things” by Mina, released in 1964, is a classic jazz ballad that explores themes of nostalgia, love, and longing. The lyrics reflect on sentimental memories tied to seemingly trivial objects and moments, highlighting how they evoke deep emotional connections. The song features Mina's powerful vocals and a lush orchestral arrangement, blending jazz and pop elements. Its timeless appeal has made it a staple in romantic music, influencing various artists and solidifying Mina's status in the Italian music scene. #Jazz

A cigarette that bears a lipstick's traces
An airline ticket to romantic places
And still my heart has wings
These foolish things remind me of you

A tinkling piano in the next apartment
Those stumbling words that told you what my heart meant
A fairground's painted swings
These foolish things remind me of you

You came, you saw, you conquered me
When you did that to me
I knew somehow this had to be

The winds of March that make my heart a dancer
A telephone that rings but who's to answer?
Oh, how the ghost of you clings
These foolish things remind me of you

The smile of Turner and the scent of roses
The waiters whistling as the last bar closes
The song that Crosby sings
These foolish things remind me of you

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