His second album A-Z was released in 1986 and featured the hit singles "When I Fall (In Love Again)" and "Nothing Can Stand In Your Way". Following this, a Zappacosta song "Overload" was added to the Dirty Dancing soundtrack, one of the biggest selling soundtracks of the 80s.
A third album Quick!...Don't Ask Any Questions was released in 1990, before Zappacosta took time off to hone his vocal and guitar skills. He also pursued acting in various stage performances, as well as a role in the 2005 Canadian movie Halo (not to be confused with the movie about the Microsoft videogame of the same name).
He has subsequently released more personal albums, including 2004's Start Again which contains reworked versions of some of his classic hits from the 80s. Zappacosta is actively touring across Canada in 2006.
Passion
Alfie Zappacosta Lyrics
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I'm a stick of dynamite ready to ignite because of you
It's a desperate situation, a physical frustration
I don't know what to do
And I don't have pretty things to offer you
No cars no diamond rings
And I can't afford these things to soften you
Baby, all I've got to give to you is passion
I won't accept the blind rejection,
you can hold inspection if you want to
Take a look you'll realize though there's madness in my eyes
It's all because of you
Seething, reeling, caught up in my feelings
God I gotta get through to you
And I don't have pretty things to offer you
No cars no diamond rings
And I can't afford these things to soften you
Baby, all I've got to give to you is passion
Seething, reeling, caught up in my feelings
God I gotta get through to you
I'm a stick of dynamite ready to ignite because of you
And I don't have pretty things to offer you
No cars no diamond rings
And I can't afford these things to soften you
Baby, all I've got to give to you is passion
All I've got is passion
The lyrics of Alfie Zappacosta's song Passion depict a person who is consumed with intense emotions and desires for someone they are desperately in love with. The song portrays a sense of urgency and desperation as they try to express their feelings to the person they love. The opening line "I got a frantic disposition an all-consuming mission I'm after you" indicates that the person is driven by their emotions, and is willing to do anything to win over their love interest.
The line "I'm a stick of dynamite ready to ignite because of you" suggests that the person's emotions are building up inside them, and they are on the brink of exploding with their feelings. The repeated lines "And I don't have pretty things to offer you, no cars, no diamond rings" indicate that the person is humble and understands that they cannot offer material possessions to their love interest, but all they have to give them is their passion.
The chorus "Seething, reeling, caught up in my feelings, God I gotta get through to you" expresses the person's frustration that their love interest may not understand the intensity of their feelings. The repetition of the line "all I've got is passion" emphasizes that the person's passionate love for their love interest is all they have to offer.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of intense emotions and passionate love that is driven by raw desire and a need to connect deeply with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a frantic disposition an all consuming mission I'm after you
I am driven, determined and completely fixated on you.
I'm a stick of dynamite ready to ignite because of you
You have lit a fire within me that is ready to explode into a frenzy of passion.
It's a desperate situation, a physical frustration
Being without you is painful, and I am struggling to cope with this intense feeling of desire.
I don't know what to do
I feel lost and powerless in my obsession with you.
And I don't have pretty things to offer you
No cars no diamond rings
And I can't afford these things to soften you
I may not have material possessions to impress you, but I can offer something much deeper and more valuable: passion.
Baby, all I've got to give to you is passion
My unbridled passion and desire for you is all I have to offer, but it's more powerful than any physical possession.
I won't accept the blind rejection,
you can hold inspection if you want to
Take a look you'll realize though there's madness in my eyes
It's all because of you
I won't accept rejection without reason. Take a closer look at me and you'll see the intense passion and emotion I feel when I'm near you.
Seething, reeling, caught up in my feelings
God I gotta get through to you
I am consumed by my feelings for you and I need to find a way to make you understand the depth of my passion.
And I don't have pretty things to offer you
No cars no diamond rings
And I can't afford these things to soften you
My love for you is not based on wealth or material possessions.
All I've got is passion
My passion for you is pure and genuine, and it's the only thing I have to offer.
Writer(s): Bob Ezrin, Alfie Zappacosta, Gerald O'brien
Contributed by Declan E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@canadianroot
Such an incredible voice. He’s gotten better with age. This version was absolutely incredible! The tasteful classical guitar accompaniment was the icing on the cake.
@KevinDagnall-dy3rv
Still love alfie,I have fond memories of all the gigs in Toronto and Steve jenson on guitar back in the day .
@jenniferjarvis1207
Love the riff on this tune. Singing it in the kitchen, loudly, while doing the dishes and remembering life in the '90's, makes me so happy. Oh, Alfie, thank you for bringing us this magnificent song.
@michelle0337
Saw him in concert in a small venue in my town. Met him and his piano player as they were taking a break in a small room next to the washroom. They invited myself, a friend and her husband in to have a chat. So cool! Very down to earth and sweet as can be. Love Allie!
@chrissieanderson9771
He is one fantastic Human being...wonderful soul...
@DarrenJohnMusic
I had the priveledge of opening for Mr. Zappacosta back when this song was originally a hit. It still is. This song is timeless as this video shows. Thank you Alfie Zappacosta for your music.
@calgarydayofmourning8179
Miss you at Ironwood grill for Valentines Day! That said I’m having a You tube concert after dinner tonight God Bless Alfie
@louisetremblay8222
Love Alfie....so so underrated.
@DavidUriaintexjanitorial
FABULOUS Jazz, Musicality, and Rhythm.
@lonster1monster
I've known Alfie since his days with "Surrender" back in the early '80's...We all knew his tremendous talent would carry him to great heights. THIS is "ALFIE"....where we all thought he would be at his finest...World Class.