He is probably best known internationally for the song Senza Una Donna, which is a duet with Paul Young and hit number 4 in the latter's native United Kingdom, where Zucchero has generally made little commercial impact, in 1991. He commenced his musical career in 1970 with his first single in 1976, and his first album in 1983. His music, in Italian, Spanish and in English, is largely inspired by gospel, blues and rock music, and alternates between syrupy ballads and more rhythmic boogie-like pieces. He sang several duets, in public or on disc, with Joe Cocker, Miles Davis, Paul Young, Andrea Bocelli, Sting, Luciano Pavarotti, Tom Jones, and Johnny Hallyday.
European hit singles include Il Volo (English version: My love), Cosi Celeste, Baila (sexy thing), Diamante (featuring soul singer Randy Crawford), and Wonderful World (with Eric Clapton). Zucchero's 2004 album ZU & Co features duets with Miles Davis, Paul Young, Sheryl Crow, The Cranberries's Dolores O'Riordan, B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Maná, Brian May, and Sting. It has sold millions of copies throughout Europe and the world and entered the Billboard 200 charts after its release in the U.S. in the summer of 2005.
In July 2005, Zucchero took part in the Live 8 concerts in both Rome and Paris. In July 2006 Zucchero's new single 'Bacco Perbacco' was released. A new studio album, produced by Don Was will be released in September.
Partigiano Reggiano
Zucchero Lyrics
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My bone
Un po' di slempito
Bon bon
Black cat
My bell
Le insidie pullulano
Bang bang
È cosi
È cosi
Ma il mondo è libero
Un sogno libero
Un canto libero
Come un partigiano reggiano
Il canto libero
L'amore libero
Un cuore unico
Come un partigiano reggiano
Black cat
My bone
Il cielo vomita
Bon bon
Black cat
Ma belle
La bestia è umanica
Bang bang
Oh bella ciao
Mia bella ciao
Ma un mondo libero
Un sogno libero
Un canto libero
Come un partiano reggiano
Il canto libero
L'amore libero
Un cuore unico
Come un partigiano reggiano
Black cat
Sta bon
Un po' di slempito
Bon bon
Let's dance
Ma belle
In sella al diavolo
Bang bang
È così
Fai così
Ma il mondo è libero
Un sogno libero
Un canto libero
Come un partigiano reggiano
Il canto libero
L'amore libero
Un cuore unico
Come un partigiano reggiano
Un mondo libero
Un sogno libero
Un canto libero
Come un partigiano reggiano
Il canto libero
Il vento libero
Un cuore unico
Come un partigiano reggiano
The song "Partigiano Reggiano" by Zucchero is an anthem to freedom and rebellion. The lyrics are a mixture of Italian and English, creating a blend of languages and cultures. The repetition of "black cat" and "my bone" in the first verse could represent a symbol of bad luck, danger, or possibly an omen of death. The line "Il cielo vomita" (the sky vomits) could be interpreted as a metaphor for the world being in turmoil or chaos.
The chorus is a rallying cry for freedom: "Un mondo libero, un sogno libero, un canto libero" (a free world, a free dream, a free song), and it is repeated multiple times throughout the song. The phrase "Come un partigiano reggiano" (like a Partisan of Reggio Emilia) reinforces the idea of fighting for freedom, inspired by the Italian Resistance during World War II.
The use of the phrase "bang bang" could be interpreted as a reference to violence and gunfire, further emphasizing the idea of fighting for freedom. The song ends with a call to action, encouraging listeners to join the fight for freedom and become like "a Partisan of Reggio Emilia," a symbol of courage and rebellion.
Line by Line Meaning
Black cat
The darkness and uncertainty of life
My bone
Rawness and vulnerability of the self
Un po' di slempito
Momentary escape from the chaos
Bon bon
A quick taste of pleasure
Black cat
The fear that follows us like a shadow
My bell
Inner voice or intuition
Le insidie pullulano
The dangers of the world are everywhere
Bang bang
Violence and the harshness of reality
È cosi
This is how it is
Ma il mondo è libero
But the world is free
Un sogno libero
A dream of freedom
Un canto libero
A song of freedom
Come un partigiano reggiano
Like a partisan from Reggio Emilia
Il canto libero
The song of freedom
L'amore libero
Love without restrictions
Un cuore unico
A unique heart
Il cielo vomita
The world is in chaos
Oh bella ciao
A traditional song of the anti-fascist resistance
Mia bella ciao
My beautiful goodbye
La bestia è umanica
The true beast is humanity
Let's dance
A call to enjoy life despite its troubles
In sella al diavolo
Riding towards trouble
Fai così
This is what you do
Un mondo libero
A free world
Il vento libero
The wind of freedom
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adelmo Fornaciari
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