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".
Voglio Restare Cosi
Andrea Bocelli Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Magari fino in fondo
Il mondo attorno ormai
Non mi interessa più
Mi basta averti qui
E stringerti così
Mi basta un gesto tuo
E un attimo così
Vale un'eternità
Accendi il fuoco e poi
Restiamo soli noi
Voglio restar così
Magari fino in fondo
Il mondo attorno ormai
Non mi interessa più
Mi basta averti qui
E stringerti così
Mi basta averti qui
E stringerti così
In this song, Andrea Bocelli expresses his contentment with being with his loved one, and his desire to remain in that state forever. The first verse talks about how the world around him no longer holds any interest, as long as he has his significant other. The second verse continues to highlight the importance of their relationship, with a simple gesture or word being enough to make a single moment feel like an eternity.
The chorus reiterates Bocelli's desire to stay this way, completely fulfilled with his current state and his partner's presence. The repetition of "Mi basta averti qui e stringerti così" ("It's enough for me to have you here and hold you like this") further emphasizes the importance of physical touch and closeness in their relationship.
The minimalistic composition and gentle melody of the song add to the overall intimate and personal tone of the lyrics. Bocelli's smooth and emotional vocals serve to bring the listener into his world of love and contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
Voglio restar così
I want to stay like this
Magari fino in fondo
Perhaps until the end
Il mondo attorno ormai
The world around me now
Non mi interessa più
It doesn't interest me anymore
Mi basta averti qui
Having you here is enough for me
E stringerti così
And holding you like this
Mi basta un gesto tuo
Just a gesture from you is enough
Un sorriso, una parola
A smile, a word
E un attimo così
And a moment like this
Vale un'eternità
Is worth an eternity
Accendi il fuoco e poi
Light the fire and then
Restiamo soli noi
We'll be alone
Mi basta averti qui
Having you here is enough for me
E stringerti così
And holding you like this
Lyrics © Sugarmusic s.p.a.
Written by: Andrea Bocelli
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@santamonica9079
Quand tu étais sur Terre,
Je suivais ton chemin,
Celui, à chaque pas, à chaque respiration,
Comme la grâce,
Comme le vent, je me laissais porter,
Et m’élevais de plus en plus haut,
Voyais de mille feux,
L’amour que tu avais pour moi,
Ma tendre mère.
Partie vers les cieux,
Je suis tombé sur les pierres sans voie, sans action,
Sans amour,
Comment pourrais-je encore voler,
Et voir là haut, de mille feux l’amour.
Je ferais tout, pour rouvrir mon âme,
Et retrouver mon chemin de vie précieux
@santamonica9079
Quand tu étais sur Terre,
Je suivais ton chemin,
Celui, à chaque pas, à chaque respiration,
Comme la grâce,
Comme le vent, je me laissais porter,
Et m’élevais de plus en plus haut,
Voyais de mille feux,
L’amour que tu avais pour moi,
Ma tendre mère.
Partie vers les cieux,
Je suis tombé sur les pierres sans voie, sans action,
Sans amour,
Comment pourrais-je encore voler,
Et voir là haut, de mille feux l’amour.
Je ferais tout, pour rouvrir mon âme,
Et retrouver mon chemin de vie précieux
@benedettomansueto4016
Ma Che canzone meraviglosa
@wbell9069
This is the first entire song I have heard from Andrea Bocelli and it did not disappoint!!! Amazing voice, lyrics, and music.
@analeticia3410
ogni volta che la sento è come se fosse la prima ♥
@solarisman77
Infatti 😁
@elioramos1601
Es la exquisitez de la obra, el minimalísmo de la música de fondo que se manifiesta como olas o como la sucesión del tiempo, bajo el romance del acordeón. Es una melodía en la que se vierte la vastedad y brillantez de la voz de Bocelli. En tiempos duros esta canción nos hará ralentizar, contactar con el ahora y su belleza. Encontrarse con esta canción es encontrar la paz.
@evan.iraheta
escuchando esta bella pieza en medio de la crisis del coronavirus en el mundo, me hace sentir seguro.
@rossettoyoga5083
Acabas de definir mi sentir. Gracias
@carlosencarnacion895
Bella melodía con preciosas notas musicales
@manueldiaz7237
Una preciosa melodía, que te lleva a la nostalgia escondida, a la belleza sutil de nuestros recuerdos que nos devuelve la fragilidad de nuestro ser