Nanti Bona Lattie (Without a Good Light) - Inspired by Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)

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Footage is from Red, White & Royal Blue (2023).
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📖 About the Song:
"Nanti Bona Lattie" is a song written in Polari, a secretive slang once spoken in Britain’s gay subculture. More than just a code, Polari was a way of expressing identity, humor, and resilience in a time of discrimination.
“The important point about Polari is that it was not just a secret language, it was an alternative way of looking at the world.” - Paul Baker
“A word like ‘bona’ didn't just mean good, it meant good by the values of the gay subculture.” - Paul Baker
🎭 English subtitles have been added for clarity. The full Polari lyrics can be found below.
📜 Full Lyrics (Polari):
Trollin' the riah, nante bona lattie,
Vada the zhoosh, bona sparkle in the eek.
Lily law charperin’, bold and bona,
But the cove's got nante sparkle left to leak.
Nanti bona lattie, nanti bona dream,
Round the charper walls, hear the palare scream.
Lost in the fog, in the sparkle of the night,
Will we ever vada bona light?
Dolly the cods, trolling in the smoke,
Bona homies vanished in the clouds of the vogue.
But the beats still slap, the luppers still dance,
And the dacha-man winks with a polari glance.
Nanti bona lattie, nanti bona dream,
Round the charper walls, hear the palare scream.
Lost in the fog, in the sparkle of the night,
Will we ever vada bona light?
One day, we’ll vada the sparkle,
Nante munge, nante platt.
But till then, we charper the riah,
Waiting for a night less matt.
Nanti bona lattie, nanti bona dream,
Round the charper walls, hear the palare scream.
Lost in the fog, in the sparkle of the night,
Will we ever vada bona light?
🔍 What is Polari?
Polari was a secretive slang language used primarily by the LGBTQ+ community in Britain during the 20th century. Originating from a mix of Italian, Romani, Yiddish, Cockney, and theatrical jargon, it was a way to communicate discreetly in a time when being openly queer was criminalized.
Though its everyday use has faded, Polari remains a symbol of resilience, wit, and cultural defiance. If you’re interested in learning more, check out Paul Baker’s book "Fabulosa!: The Story of Polari, Britain’s Secret Gay Language" for a deep dive into its history.
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⚠️ Disclaimer:
This video is for educational and artistic purposes only. The lyrics and language are used to preserve and celebrate Polari as a historical and cultural phenomenon. No offense, harm, or derogatory intent is implied.
This song is a fan-made creation inspired by themes from Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the original creators, production companies. All rights to original characters, names, and themes belong to their respective owners.