Adriano Celentano (born January 6, 1938) is an Italian singer, songwriter, … Read Full Bio ↴Adriano Celentano (born January 6, 1938) is an Italian singer, songwriter, comedian, actor, and TV host. He was born in Milan at 14 Gluck Street (about which he later wrote the song "Il ragazzo della via Gluck"), his parents were from Puglia and had moved north for work.

Heavily influenced by his idol, Elvis Presley, and the 1950s rock revolution, he is also known as the most famous dancer of the Hula hoop fad. For the last 40 years he has retained his popularity in Italy, selling millions of records and appearing in numerous TV shows and movies (including a short appearance in Fellini's La Dolce Vita, before becoming a famous artist). In the latter respect, he has also been a creator of a comic genre, with his characteristic walking and his facial expressions. For the most part, his films were commercially successful, in fact in the 1970s and part of the 1980s, he was the king of the Italian box office in low budget movies. As an actor, critics point to Serafino (1968), directed by Pietro Germi, as his best effort.

As a director he frequently casts Ornella Muti, Eleonora Giorgi and his wife Claudia Mori. His best movie like director is "Yuppi Du", winner of The Golden Palm at Cannes Festival. He and Claudia are the parents of Rosita, Rosalinda and Vincent Celentano, the latter most notable to worldwide audiences for playing the Satan character in Mel Gibson`s The Passion of the Christ. He also works often as a host for several Italian television shows.

His 1968 song "Azzurro" has regained popularity in 2006, due to it being the anthem of the Italian national football team (the Azzurri) who won the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The artist Vincent Fiorello has also created a remix of the song.

His last concert-event in 2012, after 18 years without live performances, was transmitted on Canale 5, with over 9 million viewers both evenings.

Rip It Up
Adriano Celentano Lyrics

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We Saturday night and I just got paid
I'm a fool about my money, don't try to save.
My heart says "go go, have a time"
Saturday night and I'm feelin' fine.

I'm gonna rip it up
I'm gonna shake it up
I'm gonna rip it up

I'm gonna shake it up
I'm gonna rip it up
And ball tonight.

I got a date and I won't be late
Pick her up in my '88'
Shag it on down to the union hall
When the music starts jumpin'
I'll have a ball

I'm gonna rip it up
I'm gonna shake it up
I'm gonna rip it up
I'm gonna shake it up
I'm gonna rip it up
And ball tonight.

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I'm gonna rip it up
I'm gonna shake it up
I'm gonna rip it up
I'm gonna shake it up
I'm gonna rip it up
And ball tonight.

We Saturday night and I just got paid
I'm a fool about my money, don't try to save.
My heart says "go go, have a time"
Saturday night and I'm feelin' fine.

I'm gonna rip it up
I'm gonna shake it up
I'm gonna rip it up
I'm gonna shake it up

I'm gonna rip it up
And ball tonight.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Adriano Celentano's song "Rip It Up" are centered around the idea of letting loose and having a wild time on a Saturday night. The singer is excited to have just been paid, and is not concerned with saving his money. He follows the urging of his heart to have a good time and let loose. The singer has a date and plans to pick her up in his car to go to a union hall where the music will be jumping. He plans to have a ball and really let loose.

The song's lyrics reflect an attitude of not caring about the consequences of one's actions, and instead embracing the moment and having fun. It is a celebration of youth and the joy of living in the present. The repetition of the lines "I'm gonna rip it up, I'm gonna shake it up, and ball tonight" highlights the singer's excitement and anticipation for the evening ahead.

This song became a hit in Italy and around the world in the 1950s and 1960s, with its upbeat melody and energetic lyrics. It is a classic rock and roll song that is still enjoyed today.

Line by Line Meaning

We Saturday night and I just got paid
It's Saturday night and I've just received my salary.

I'm a fool about my money, don't try to save.
I tend to spend my money without worrying about saving.

My heart says "go go, have a time"
I feel like partying and having a good time.

Saturday night and I'm feelin' fine.
I'm feeling great on this Saturday night.

I'm gonna rip it up
I'm going to dance wildly and passionately.

I'm gonna shake it up
I'm going to dance and move my body in a lively manner.

And ball tonight.
I'm going to enjoy myself and have a good time tonight.

I got a date and I won't be late
I have a date with someone and I won't be late.

Pick her up in my '88'
I'll pick her up in my 1988 car.

Shag it on down to the union hall
We'll dance while heading to the union hall.

When the music starts jumpin'
As soon as the music becomes lively.