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.
You Can Be Happy
Adriano Celentano Lyrics
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When the losing dice
Has been tossed
If you see the light
You can be happy
You can be happy too
Just look for his love
It's all around you
When darkness comes down
And the winter snow's
On the ground
You must try to remember
It's not always December
And he is waiting to be found
I believe in him (I do)
With his love (with his love)
My heart is never in despair
I rely on him (it's true)
Provide me with all I need
(If you see the light
You can be happy
You can be happy too)
Friends may turn away
When you need them most to stay
You must try to remember
It's not always December
And he will listen if you pray
Adriano Celentano's song You Can Be Happy is all about finding hope and light in the darkest of times. The lyrics are about never giving up, even when it seems like everything is lost. When life throws a curveball, such as losing a game of dice, there is always a glimmer of hope to be found. If you see that light, you can be happy too. All you need to do is look for love, which is all around you.
The second verse reminds us that even in the depths of winter, when the ground is covered in snow, there is still light to be found. The darkness will not last forever, and brighter days are coming. All we need to do is remember that our faith and our loved ones are waiting for us.
Line by Line Meaning
All is never lost
Even when life seems hopeless, there is always a chance for things to turn around.
When the losing dice
When things don't go your way or you face a setback.
Has been tossed
When the situation is out of your control and fate takes over.
If you see the light
If you can find hope and positivity in any situation.
You can be happy
It's possible to find happiness and contentment even in tough times.
You can be happy too
Even if others around you aren't happy, you can still find joy on your own.
Just look for his love
By looking for and accepting the love of a higher power or loved one, you can find happiness.
It's all around you
Love and happiness are present in every situation, if you're willing to see it.
When darkness comes down
When tough times or sadness occur.
And the winter snow's
The coldness and bleakness of winter can represent difficult times.
On the ground
The problems or challenges that are present and in front of you.
You must try to remember
It's important to think back to happier times and hold onto hope for the future.
It's not always December
Hard times won't always last and there's hope that things will improve.
And he is waiting to be found
There is a higher power or loved one that can provide comfort and support during difficult times.
I believe in him (I do)
Expressing faith in a higher power or loved one that can bring happiness and comfort.
With his love (with his love)
The love of a higher power or loved one is what brings happiness and hope, even when facing difficult times.
My heart is never in despair
The love and faith in a higher power or loved one keeps the heart full of hope and positivity, even in tough times.
I rely on him (it's true)
Believing in the love and support of a higher power or loved one to provide what is needed during challenging times.
Provide me with all I need
The love and support of a higher power or loved one will give the strength and resources to overcome obstacles.
(If you see the light
Reiterating the message that hope and positivity can bring happiness, even in tough times.
You can be happy
Believing in the idea that happiness is possible, no matter the situation.
You can be happy too)
Encouraging listeners to find happiness themselves, regardless of the people around them.
Friends may turn away
Even close friends may not always be there in times of need.
When you need them most to stay
Feeling abandoned by friends or family during difficult times.
And he will listen if you pray
Encouraging listeners to turn to a higher power for comfort and support during tough times.
Writer(s): Ronald W Jr Jackson, Miki Del Prete, Stefano Besquest Baima
Contributed by Miles V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.