The original group first met while rehearsing and performing at different opera venues globally. The band originates in the United Kingdom and was formed in 2002. The original five members included Tsakane and David, but were also Nick Garrett (bass-baritone), Geoff Sewell (tenor), and Jo Appleby (soprano). Nick left the band in 2005 shortly after the release of their album Defined for unexplained reasons. Geoff left in February 2006 right after his daughter was diagnosed with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and was replaced with Bruno. Jo Appleby was replaced by Lucy when she left in late 2006 to pursue a solo career.
Amici was then signed with Arista Records and came out with their first album in 2004, The Opera Band. The album quickly reached #74 in the Billboard 200 album charts and top 50 of the ARIA Australian album charts. It reached #2 on the Billboard Classical Crossover and Heatseeker charts, #1 on the ARIA Australian Classical album chart, and it also became top 5 on the UK Classical charts. In addition, it received a nomination for 'Album of the Year' at the Classical Brit Awards in 2004, where they also performed.
The latest album from Amici is Defined and was released in 2005. This album has reached top 5 of the Australian album charts.
Photographs and individual bios can be found at Amici's official website, www.AmiciForever.com.
The Prayer
Amici Forever Lyrics
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And watch us where we go
And help us to be wise
In times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer
When we lose our way
Lead us to a place
To a place where we'll be safe
La luce che tu dai
I pray we'll find your light
Nel cuore restera
And hold it in our heart
A ricordarci che
When stars go out each night
L'eterna stella sei
Ooh
Nella mia preghiera
Let this be our prayer
Quanta fede see'e
When shadows fill our day
Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Sognamo un mondo senza piu violenza
Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
Simbolo di pace, di fraternita
La forza che ci da
We ask that life be kind
E il desiderio che
And watch us from above
Ognuno trovi amore
We hope each soul will find
Intorno e dentro se
Another soul to love
Let this be our prayer
Let this be our prayer
Just like every child
Just like every child
Need to find a place
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
E la fede che
Hai acceso in noi
Sento che ci salvera
The lyrics to Amici forever's song, The Prayer, are deeply emotional and express a longing for guidance, grace, and safety in times of uncertainty. The singer prays to be given the wisdom to see the way ahead and be able to make the right choices. The prayer is not just for themselves, but for all of humanity. The singer hopes that they will be able to guide us towards a place of safety, where we can be protected from harm and find peace in our hearts.
The chorus, "Let this be our prayer, when we lose our way. Lead us to a place, Guide us with your grace, To a place where we'll be safe," is a powerful plea for guidance and support. It is a reminder that we all need help at some point in our lives, and that we should not be afraid to ask for it. The song acknowledges the presence of a guiding force, a higher power that can help us find our way when we are lost.
Overall, The Prayer is a powerful and moving song that speaks to the human need for guidance, safety, and hope. It is a reminder that we are all interconnected and that we must work together to create a better world for ourselves and future generations.
Line by Line Meaning
I pray you'll be our eyes
I hope you will watch over us
And watch us where we go
And guide us on our journey
And help us to be wise
And impart wisdom to us
In times when we don't know
Especially in moments of uncertainty
Let this be our prayer
May this be what we ask of you
When we lose our way
When we feel lost
Lead us to a place
Guide us to a safe and supportive place
Guide us with your grace
Use your divine grace to guide us
To a place where we'll be safe
To somewhere where we can feel secure
La luce che tu dai
The light that you give
I pray we'll find your light
I hope that your light will shine on us
Nel cuore restera
Will remain in our hearts
And hold it in our heart
And we will cherish it
A ricordarci che
To remind us that
When stars go out each night
When darkness falls
L'eterna stella sei
You are the eternal star
Nella mia preghiera
In my prayer
Quanta fede see'e
The faith that we have
When shadows fill our day
When we experience darkness during the day
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Provide us with faith to protect us
Sognamo un mondo senza piu violenza
We dream of a world without violence
Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
A world of justice and hope
Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
That everyone should lend a hand to their neighbor
Simbolo di pace, di fraternita
A symbol of peace and brotherhood
La forza che ci da
The strength that it gives us
We ask that life be kind
We pray for kindness in life
E il desiderio che
And the desire that
And watch us from above
That you should look over us from the heavens
Ognuno trovi amore
Everyone finds love
Intorno e dentro se
Both inside and around themselves
Just like every child
Just like each and every child
Need to find a place
Needs to find a place
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Provide us with faith to protect us
E la fede che
And the faith that
Hai acceso in noi
You have lit within us
Sento che ci salvera
I feel that it will save us
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David W. Foster, Tony Renis, Carole Bayer Sager, Alberto Testa
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