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.
Who's Sorry Now
Adriano Celentano Lyrics
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Who's sorry now
Who's heart is aching for breaking each vow
Who's sad and blue
Who's crying too
Just like I cried over you
Right to the end
I tried to warn you somehow
You had your way
Now you must pay
I'm glad that you're sorry now
Right to the end
Just like a friend
I tried to warn you somehow
You had your way
Now you must pay
I'm glad that you're sorry now
No, no, no, no
I'm glad that you're sorry now
The lyrics to Adriano Celentano's song "Who's Sorry Now" depict a sense of vindication and satisfaction from the singer towards someone who has caused them pain and heartbreak. The repeated question "Who's sorry now" emphasizes the singer's desire to know if the person who once hurt them is experiencing the same feelings of regret and sorrow. It suggests a sense of closure for the singer, as they have moved on from the pain and are now able to take pleasure in the other person's remorse.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer had tried to warn this person about their actions, acting as a friend and trying to protect them from the consequences. However, the person did not heed these warnings and instead had their way, causing both emotional and possibly physical harm to the singer. The singer's satisfaction comes from the fact that the person who hurt them is now realizing the consequences of their actions and feeling sorry for what they have done.
Overall, the lyrics of "Who's Sorry Now" convey a sense of empowerment and closure for the singer. It portrays the journey of moving on from a painful experience and finding satisfaction in seeing the person who caused the pain finally realizing their mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's sorry now
Who is currently feeling remorse?
Who's heart is aching for breaking each vow
Whose heart is in pain due to the betrayal of promises?
Who's sad and blue
Who is feeling down and melancholic?
Who's crying too
Who is experiencing tears as well?
Just like I cried over you
Similar to how I wept because of you
Right to the end
Until the very conclusion
Just like a friend
Just as a companion
I tried to warn you somehow
I made an effort to caution you in some way
You had your way
You did things your own way
Now you must pay
Now you have to face the consequences
I'm glad that you're sorry now
I feel satisfied that you are regretful at this moment
No, no, no, no
An expression of disagreement or refusal
I'm glad that you're sorry now
I am content with the fact that you are remorseful now
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, Ted Snyder
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