1) Richard… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Richard Benson is Alec Empire's American hard techno alter-ego for some 12"s and remixes on Force Inc in '95/'96. See also Jaguar.
2) Richard Benson (born Richard Philip Henry John Benson on 10 March 1955; died 10 May 2022) was a British-Italian guitarist, singer and television personality. He was the vocalist of Buon Vecchio Charlie.
I Nani
Richard Benson Lyrics
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Coppotti
Elfi
Eoli
La mandragola
Il fico sacro
La betulla
La cancora
L'incenzo
Le osse dei morti
Buttate contro il nemico
I nani
I nani
I nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
Li avete visti
Li avete visti
Li avete visti
Sulle rive del fiume
Li avete visti
Li avete visti
Li avete visti
Sulle rive del fiume
Perché adesso non ho più paura dei nani
Un tempo non li potevo vedere, mi facevano tanta paura
Una paura bestiale, durante la notte
Non riuscivo a dormire
Non riuscivo a prendere sonno
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
Li avete visti
Li avete visti
Li avete visti
Sulle rive del fiume
Li avete visti
Li avete visti
Li avete visti
Sulle rive del fiume
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
I nani, i nani, i nani, i nani
Li avete visti
Li avete visti
Li avete visti
Sulle rive del fiume
Li avete visti
Li avete visti
Li avete visti
Sulle rive del fiume
Richard Benson's song "I Nani" features a list of mystical and mythical objects from the elfi to the osse dei morti, with repeated references to "i nani," or "the dwarves." The lyrics repeat several times, encouraging listeners to take note of the dwarves on the banks of the river. The singer describes a past fear of the dwarves, which prevented him from sleeping at night. However, by the end of the song, he seems to have faced and overcome this fear, implying a newfound sense of bravery.
This song is open to interpretation, but one interpretation could be that the dwarves represent fears or obstacles that the singer has overcome. The repetition emphasizes the importance of noticing the dwarves, suggesting the importance of facing and overcoming one's fears. The list of various mythical objects may represent the complexity and diversity of fears and obstacles that people face.
Overall, "I Nani" is a thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to reflect on their own fears and obstacles, while offering a sense of hope and inspiration.
Line by Line Meaning
Copeli
Unknown term
Coppotti
Unknown term
Elfi
Elves
Eoli
Aeolus, the mythological Greek God of the winds
La mandragola
Mandrake root, a plant with narcotic properties that was believed to have magical powers
Il fico sacro
The sacred fig tree, a symbol of spiritual enlightenment in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and the Bahá'í Faith.
La betulla
Birch tree, a symbol of rebirth and purification in many cultures and religions.
La cancora
Unknown term
L'incenzo
Incense, a material burnt for the purpose of generating a fragrant smoke that has spiritual and religious significance in many cultures and religions.
Le osse dei morti
Bones of the dead, a symbol of mortality, impermanence, and the cycle of life and death.
Buttate contro il nemico
Throw them against the enemy, a call to arms or a battle cry.
I nani
Dwarves
Li avete visti
Have you seen them?
Sulle rive del fiume
On the banks of the river
Perché adesso non ho più paura dei nani
Why am I not afraid of dwarves anymore?
Un tempo non li potevo vedere, mi facevano tanta paura
Once I couldn't see them, they scared me so much.
Una paura bestiale, durante la notte
A bestial fear, during the night
Non riuscivo a dormire
I couldn't sleep
Non riuscivo a prendere sonno
I couldn't fall asleep.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Richard Benson, Federico Zampaglione, Francesco Zampaglione
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