From mountains you came (Marcello)

(intro) (Verse 1) Marcello, Marcello, from mountains you came Trento's your birthplace, but Britain's your game A family you've built, a tapestry grand Italian and English, hand in hand (Chorus) You bridge cultures wide, with a laugh and a wink Your humor's a dagger, but never will sink A heart full of warmth, though you tease with a barb A friend true and loyal, right down to the core (Verse 2) You miss the fresh pasta, the sunshine so bright But your life's a new chapter, a beautiful sight You've conquered the language, the customs, the tea A Brit by adoption, eternally ((Chorus) You bridge cultures wide, with a laugh and a wink Your humor's a dagger, but never will sink A heart full of warmth, though you tease with a barb A friend true and loyal, right down to the core (Bridge) We reminisce of old times, with a tear and a smile The stories of childhood, for a little while But then a quick joke cuts, the mood light and airy Marcello, you're sunshine, chasing clouds dreary (Chorus) You bridge cultures wide, with a laugh and a wink Your humor's a dagger, but never will sink A heart full of warmth, though you tease with a barb A friend true and loyal, right down to the core (Outro) Here's to you, Marcello, a toast we raise high A one-of-a-kind friend, 'neath a different sky May your laughter keep ringing, your spirit stay strong A blend of two cultures, where you truly belong