Mala Femmina Lyrics
Jerry Vale
Lyrics
I gotta get my old tuxedo pressed
I gotta get a solid hours rest
'Cause tonight I've gotta look my best
Hey, Lulu's back in town
Gotta find a tie that's not too drab
Gotta find an air conditioned cab
And get the dough to pay that tab
Hey, Lulu's back in town
You can tell all those chicks
With their captivating tricks
Jerry Vale's says nicks
He won't be around
Better tell the mailman not to call
Let him leave the letters in the hall
'Cause tonight I'm gonna have a ball
Hey, Lulu's back in town
Though she's got a nutty name
She's a real swingin' dame
She can sure play the game
So I won't be around
Even though I may wind up in jail
Maybe need a thousand dollar's bail
Oh tonight I'm really gonna Vale
Hey, Lulu's back in town
Lulu's back in town
Song & Lyrics Facts
Jerry Vale's song "Mala Femmina" was released in 1965 as part of his album You Don't Have to Say You Love Me. The lyrics were written by Carlo Donida, Franco Migliacci and Vito Pallavicini, with music composed by Armando Trovajoli.
Jerry Vale was backed up by an orchestra led by Joe Reisman on the recording. The song is a romantic ballad about unrequited love, and its lyrics express regret for not being able to be together with the one you love. It has since become a fan favorite and a classic Italian-American standard. The song has been covered by many artists throughout the years, including Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.