His mother named him Albano because, when he was born, his father was fighting in Albania for the Italian Army during World War II.
He made his debute in 1966 both as a singer, at the Festival delle Rose, and on television. He won the Disco per l'Estate, an Italian song contest, with "Pensando a te" in 1968. He recorded some major hits such as "La siepe" and "Nel sole" at that time.
He married Romina Power (daughter of the American actor Tyrone Power), the woman who had already started to share her musical career with him, on July 26, 1970.
Al Bano returned to his solo career in 1996 with È la mia vita which was followed by Verso il sole in 1997 and Ancora in volo in 1999.
Lasciati Amare
Al Bano Carrisi Lyrics
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Chiudo gli occhi e mi addormento tra lacrime amare
Io lo so, non posso piú volare, i miei sogni ti appartengono
Prigioniera della voglia di scappare dall'amor
Tu sei libertà, ma allo stesso tempo prigionia, per cui non posso fuggir tu sei parte di me
Spiegami perché mi tieni rinchiusa e le mie ali leghi a menzogne e falsità
Ti prego dimmi la verità, cosí non possiamo continuare, guardami nel viso e ascoltami se non mi ami, almeno lasciati amare
The lyrics of "Lasciati amare" by Al Bano Carrisi represent a woman's inner battle between her desire for freedom and her imprisonment in the clutches of love. She longs for the liberty that seems to evade her every night before she goes to sleep. The tears she sheds are bitter and represent the conflict within her – the pain of being in love, but also being bound by it. She knows that she cannot fly away from this love, as it has become an integral part of her being. It is the reason why she feels trapped, unable to escape the bondage that love has become for her.
The woman addresses her lover as both liberty and prison; she views him as the key to her heart, yet also the one holding her captive. She begs him to explain why he keeps her locked up, why he binds her wings with lies and deceit. She pleads for the truth, hoping that they can come to some sort of resolution. She passionately invites him to let her love him, even if he cannot love her back. She needs him to understand that she cannot continue living in the shadow of his love, without feeling the same in return.
"Lasciati amare" is a song that, despite being written and performed several decades ago, still resonates with listeners today. Its timeless theme of love and freedom, and the complexities that arise when the two are intertwined, makes it relevant even in contemporary times.
Line by Line Meaning
Ogni notte, prima di dormir, io desidero la libertà
Every night, before I sleep, I desire freedom.
Chiudo gli occhi e mi addormento tra lacrime amare
I close my eyes and fall asleep in bitter tears.
Io lo so, non posso piú volare, i miei sogni ti appartengono
I know, I can't fly anymore, my dreams belong to you.
Prigioniera della voglia di scappare dall'amor
A captive of the desire to run away from love.
Tu sei libertà, ma allo stesso tempo prigionia, per cui non posso fuggir tu sei parte di me
You are freedom but at the same time captivity, so I can't escape because you are part of me.
Spiegami perché mi tieni rinchiusa e le mie ali leghi a menzogne e falsità
Explain to me why you keep me locked up and tie my wings to lies and falsehoods.
Ti prego dimmi la verità, cosí non possiamo continuare, guardami nel viso e ascoltami se non mi ami, almeno lasciati amare
Please tell me the truth, so we can't continue like this. Look at me and listen - if you don't love me, at least let me love you.
Contributed by Muhammad V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.