Discover the story of the song > Portobello Belle – Dire Straits

The lyrics talk about a woman, called Bella Donna, who is confident and doesn't care about what others think of her. There is also a blind singer who has seen enough and knows about life. The song is about a long-gone Irish girl, but the protagonist has a song for Bella Donna, called "Portobello Belle." So, the lyrics describe Bella Donna's independence and confidence, and how the blind singer admires her.