A disciple of Luciano Pavarotti and Zucchero Fornaciari, the blind, Tuscany-born, vocalist has emerged as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary opera. His participation in Pavarotti's 1992 hit, Miserere, and Fornaciari's 1993 world tour brought him international attention. Opera, however, represents only one side of his musical persona. Bocelli has been equally successful as a pop ballad singer, having recorded duets with Celine Dion, Sarah Brightman and Eros Ramazzotti. Al Jarreau, who sang with Bocelli during The Night of Proms in November 1995, praised Bocelli when he said, "I have had the honour to sing with the most beautiful voice in the world." Bocelli grew up on a farm in Lajatico, a rural village in Tuscany. Beginning piano lessons at the age of six, he later added flute and saxophone.
Despite his obvious musical talents, Bocelli didn't consider a career in music until he had studied law at the University of Pisa and had earned a Doctor Of Law degree. Inspired to pursue music, he studied with famed tenor Franco Corelli, supporting himself by performing in piano bars.
Bocelli's first break as a singer came in 1992 when Fornaciari auditioned tenors to record a demo tape of Miserere, which he had co-written with Bono of U2. Successfully passing the audition, Bocelli recorded the tune as a duet with Pavarotti.
After touring with Fornaciari in 1993, Bocelli performed as a guest star in the Pavarotti International festival held in Modena in September 1994. In addition to performing solo and in a duet with Pavarotti, Bocelli sang with Bryan Adams, Andreas Vollenweider and Nancy Gustavsson. In November 1995, Bocelli toured Holland, Belgium, Germany, Spain and France with "Night Of Proms", which also featured Al Jarreau, Bryan Ferry, Roger Hodgson of Supertramp and John Miles.
Bocelli's first two albums -- Il Mare Calmo Della Sera in 1994 and Bocelli in 1996 -- showcased his operatic singing. His third effort, Viaggio Italiano, featured famous arias and traditional songs from Naples. Although released only in Italy, the album sold more than 300,000 copies. With his fourth album, Romanza, released in 1997, Bocelli turned to pop music. The album included the hit, Time to Say Goodbye, recorded as a duet with Sarah Brightman. Bocelli continued to focus on pop balladry with his fifth album, Sogno, released in 1999, which featured a duet with Celine Dion of the David Foster- and Carole Bayer Sager-penned tune, The Prayer, sold more than ten million copies, received a Golden Globe award and led to Bocelli being nominated for a Grammy as "best new artist".
Gloria The Gift Of Life
Andrea Bocelli Lyrics
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For the air we breathe
For the tears we cry
For every melody
For the times we break
Even when we bleed
For the morning sun
I raise my voice to sing
Gloria, Gloria
Gloria, Gloria
Un amore eterno
I'm forever grateful
Gloria, Gloria
You were just a child
Only yesterday
And now here we are
Here on your wedding day
Like a million stars
You light up the sky
You are a miracle
I can't believe my eyes
Gloria, Gloria
Gloria, Gloria
Un amore eterno
I'm forever grateful
Gloria, Gloria
(Alleluia, Alleluia
Un amore eterno)
Gloria (Alleluia)
Gloria (Alleluia, un amore eterno)
Gloria
Gloria (Alleluia)
Gloria (Alleluia)
Gloria (un amore eterno)
Gloria
Un amore eterno
Un amore immenso
Gloria, Gloria
Gloria, Gloria
The song Gloria The Gift Of Life by Andrea Bocelli is a beautiful tribute to the joys and struggles of life. The lyrics are a reminder to be grateful for the good things we have, but also for the difficult times that make us stronger. The song highlights the importance of love and the eternal nature of it. The opening lines refer to the gift of life itself and all the things it encompasses like the air we breathe, the tears we cry, and the melodies we hear. The chorus of “Gloria, Gloria” is a proclamation of gratitude for all of life’s blessings.
The second verse shifts the focus to the transformative power of love. The singer addresses a child who is now grown up and getting married, saying that they are like a million stars that light up the sky. The singer is amazed at the beauty of this person, and sees them as a miracle they can hardly believe. The final words of the song are “Gloria, Gloria, Un amore eterno” which translates to “Glory, Glory, Eternal Love”. This is a reminder that love is the most important thing, and that it endures beyond all else.
Overall, the song celebrates the beauty of life and love, and emphasizes the importance of gratitude and cherishing what we have.
Line by Line Meaning
For the gift of life
I am grateful for the existence and opportunity of life.
For the air we breathe
I acknowledge and appreciate the essential role oxygen plays in our survival.
For the tears we cry
I recognize the cathartic nature of crying and am thankful for the ability to express emotions through tears.
For every melody
I cherish the beauty and power of music and the emotions it evokes.
For the times we break
I acknowledge the hardships and struggles of life that test us and make us stronger.
Even when we bleed
I appreciate the resilience and ability of our bodies to heal even when they are wounded.
For the morning sun
I am grateful for the daily renewal and hope provided by the rising sun.
I raise my voice to sing
I express my gratitude and joy through song.
You were just a child
I remember when you were young and have watched you grow into the person you are today.
Only yesterday
It feels like just yesterday that you were a child.
And now here we are
Time has passed and brought us to this momentous occasion.
Here on your wedding day
We celebrate and honor this important step in your life.
Like a million stars
Your radiance and beauty shine brightly and light up my world.
You light up their sky
You bring joy and happiness to those around you.
You are a miracle
I am in awe of the wonder and uniqueness of who you are.
I can't believe my eyes
You are so incredible that it's almost hard to believe it's true.
Un amore eterno
An eternal love that transcends time.
I'm forever grateful
I express my everlasting appreciation and thankfulness.
Alleluia, Alleluia
An exclamation of joy and praise.
Gloria (Alleluia)
Glory and praise to a higher power.
Gloria (Alleluia, un amore eterno)
An eternal love filled with glory, joy, and praise.
Un amore immenso
An immense and boundless love.
Gloria, Gloria
Repeated expression of glory and praise.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sugarmusic s.p.a., Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bob Ezrin, Edmond Cash, Jonas Myrin
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Juan Tagayoutube
For the gift of life
For the air we breathe
For the tears we cry
For every melody
For the times we break
Even when we bleed
For the morning sun
I raise my voice to sing
Gloria, Gloria
Gloria, Gloria
Un amore eterno
I'm forever grateful
Gloria, Gloria
You were just a child
Only yesterday
And now here we are
Here on your wedding day
Like a million stars
You light up the sky
You are a miracle
I can't believe my eyes
Gloria, Gloria
Gloria, Gloria
Un amore eterno
I'm forever grateful
Gloria, Gloria
(Alleluia, Alleluia
Un amore eterno)
Gloria (Alleluia)
Gloria (Alleluia, un amore eterno)
Gloria
Gloria (Alleluia)
Gloria (Alleluia)
Gloria (un amore eterno)
Gloria
Un amore eterno
Un amore immenso
Gloria, Gloria
Gloria, Gloria
Rose Marie Raccioppi
The music is heard, the words call to heart... GLORIA... GLORIA...
Beyond oppression there is the knowing, the blessings, the heart to heart call... GLORIA... the light onto SELF... bring it to those overcome by loss and despair ... be it silent, be it resounding... a soulful prayer ... GLORIA... In praise be known...
Grace
Love
Omniprrsence
Resolve
I AM
Ascension ...
In such troubling times, when one is lost to reason, to love, to kindness, to understanding, we are petitioned to hold to the vision, the quest, the knowing of our blessings, our salvation... our breath of BEING... Let us rejoice, resolve, resurrect... GLORIA...GLORIA ...blessed be our abiding love...
Rose Marie Raccioppi
Anne Nijhuis
Gloria <3 by ear...
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For the gift of life. .
For the air we breath. .
For the tears we cry. .
For every melody. .
For the times we break. .
Even when we bleed. .
For the morning sun. .
I raise my voice to sing. .
Gloria. . .(4 times)
[Italian]
I am forever grateful
Gloria
Gloria
You were just a child. .
Only yesterday. .
And now here we are. .
Here on your wedding day. .
Like a million stars. .
You light up the sky. .
You are a miracle. .
I can't believe my eyes. .
Gloria. . (4 times)
[Italian]
I am forever grateful
Gloria
Gloria
[Choir ]
Gloria (7 times)
[Italian]
Gloria (4 times)
NickEvershedMusic
Just trying to learn it, no known lyric videos yet
For the gift of life
For the air we breathe
For the tears we cry
For every melody
For the times we break
Even when we bleed
For the morning sun
I raise my voice to sing
Gloria, Gloria
Gloria, Gloria
Un amore eterno
I'm forever grateful
Gloria, Gloria
You were just a child
Only yesterday
And now here we are
Here on your wedding day
Like a million stars
You light up the sky
You are a miracle
I can't believe my eyes
Gloria, Gloria
Gloria, Gloria
Un amore eterno
I'm forever grateful
Gloria, Gloria
(Alleluia, Alleluia
Un amore eterno)
Gloria (Alleluia)
Gloria (Alleluia, un amore eterno)
Gloria
Gloria (Alleluia)
Gloria (Alleluia)
Gloria (un amore eterno)
Gloria
Un amore eterno
Un amore immenso
Gloria, Gloria
Gloria, Gloria
Juan Tagayoutube
For the gift of life
For the air we breathe
For the tears we cry
For every melody
For the times we break
Even when we bleed
For the morning sun
I raise my voice to sing
Gloria, Gloria
Gloria, Gloria
Un amore eterno
I'm forever grateful
Gloria, Gloria
You were just a child
Only yesterday
And now here we are
Here on your wedding day
Like a million stars
You light up the sky
You are a miracle
I can't believe my eyes
Gloria, Gloria
Gloria, Gloria
Un amore eterno
I'm forever grateful
Gloria, Gloria
(Alleluia, Alleluia
Un amore eterno)
Gloria (Alleluia)
Gloria (Alleluia, un amore eterno)
Gloria
Gloria (Alleluia)
Gloria (Alleluia)
Gloria (un amore eterno)
Gloria
Un amore eterno
Un amore immenso
Gloria, Gloria
Gloria, Gloria
FyrcE
Thank you!
Lucely Pineda
❤️🌹😘🙏🏻thank you
Flynn Pinto
Thank you for sharing the lyrics ❤️❤️❤️ I just can't get this song out of my heart, mind and soul...
Thank you 🙏
Shiva Lingam
❤👌❤
Arnolfo Longno
thank you so much you are a gift!
Diletta S
I'm so grateful for having participated to the choir of this beautiful song and to hear my voice next to Maestro Andrea Bocelli. It's such an honour. Thank you.
greeva1
A very beautiful and awe inspiring song. Thank you.
Maria Silvers
I open this song every morning and sing the lyrics with Andrea. It's my opening morning prayer to God, daily, and for HIS blessings in all my many, many family ones! It's majestic, wondrous and holy!
Joanne Mitchell
I am too.!