Andrea Faustini (born 17 June 1994) is … Read Full Bio ↴Rome, Italy (2014 - present)
Andrea Faustini (born 17 June 1994) is an Italian pop singer and the finalist of the eleventh UK series of The X Factor (2014). After quitting the Sapienza University of Rome, he decided to move to the UK to audition for the show. He reached the final, but finished in third place of the competition. At the age of 13 he won the Italian variety show Ti lascio una canzone.
His debut album Kelly was released on 17 July 2015.
His music combines the elements of pop, soul and jazz, with the influences of the artists like Beyoncé, Spice Girls and Whitney Houston
The River
Andrea Faustini Lyrics
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drawn to the flame.
Heart held out, holding out to be saved.
Waiting at the cross roads.
I close my eyes.
I stepped down
I ran out into the wild.
oh oh oh...
Feels so good when I'm with you.
Hurt me now I forgive you.
Oh I wanna feel whole again.
Take my hand lead me back to the river.
Feels so good when I'm with you.
Hurt me, now I forgive you.
Oh I wanna feel whole again,
take my hand lead me back to the river.
Walking with my hands up.
I'm not gonna lie.
I gave in, face to face with desire.
I'm climbing up to heaven.
But I'm drowning in the rain.
Step by step.
Baby let's
Do it again.
Oh oh oh ...
Give in to me.
Feels so good when I'm with you.
Hurt me now I forgive you.
Oh I wanna feel whole again,
take my hand lead me back to the river.
Feels so good when I'm with you.
Hurt me now I forgive you.
Oh I wanna feel whole again,
take my hand lead me back to the river.
Hold me down in the raging waves.
I don't wanna be pure.
I don't wanna be saved.
Take me now.
Take me now.
'Cause it feels so good when I'm with you.
Hurt me, now I forgive you.
Oh I wanna feel whole again
Take my hand lead me back to the river.
Feels so good when I'm with you.
Hurt me, now I forgive you.
Oh I wanna feel whole again.
Take my hand lead me back to the river.
Feels so good when I'm with you.
Hurt me, now I forgive you.
Oh I wanna feel whole again.
Take my hand lead me back to the river.
The lyrics of Andrea Faustini's song The River speak of a person with a weakness, someone who feels drawn to the flame, and is waiting at the crossroads for salvation. The singer admits to giving in to desire, climbing up towards heaven but gradually drowning in the rain. The song, therefore, speaks about the singer's struggle between their desire to be good and their attraction towards something that may not necessarily be acceptable.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of seeking redemption and a need to feel whole again. The chorus provides an indication of the singer's ultimate desire to find their way back to the river and the feeling of safety and comfort it provides. The river is being used as a metaphor for one's self-awareness and purity, which the singer wants to regain.
Moreover, the song's lyrics hint at an element of toxic love that exists within the singer's life, someone who hurts them, but they forgive. Overall, the lyrics are a reflection of a person's inner turmoil and their struggle between the right path and the one they feel drawn to.
Line by Line Meaning
Born with a weakness,
From birth, I have had a flaw that makes me susceptible.
drawn to the flame.
I am attracted to things that could harm me.
Heart held out, holding out to be saved.
I am putting forth my heart, hoping to be rescued.
Waiting at the cross roads.
I am at a pivotal moment in my life, unsure of which road to take.
I close my eyes.
I am shutting out the world, trying to find inner peace.
I stepped down
I took a risk, made a change, or left something behind.
I ran out into the wild.
I escaped from my troubles and sought adventure.
oh oh oh...give in to me.
I am feeling passionate and longing for someone to give in to me.
Feels so good when I'm with you.
Being with you fills me with joy and pleasure.
Hurt me now I forgive you.
Even if you hurt me, I will still forgive you.
Oh I wanna feel whole again.
I am incomplete and want to feel whole and fulfilled once more.
Take my hand lead me back to the river.
Guide me back to where I feel alive and at peace.
Walking with my hands up.
I am surrendering, giving in to something greater than myself.
I'm not gonna lie.
I am being honest and upfront about something.
I gave in, face to face with desire.
I succumbed to temptation, confronted with something I crave.
I'm climbing up to heaven.
I am reaching towards something divine or pure.
But I'm drowning in the rain.
I am struggling and overwhelmed, even in the midst of good things.
Step by step.
I am making progress slowly but surely.
Baby let's
Come on, let's do this together.
Do it again.
Let's repeat what we did, because it felt so good.
Hold me down in the raging waves.
I want to be held tightly in the midst of chaos and turmoil.
I don't wanna be pure.
I don't want to be perfect or without flaws.
I don't wanna be saved.
I don't want to be rescued or protected from life's challenges.
Take me now.
I am ready for whatever comes next.
'Cause it feels so good when I'm with you.
Being with you is worth any risk or pain.
Take my hand lead me back to the river.
Guide me back to where I feel alive and at peace.
Contributed by Avery N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dan Novaes
Saudações do Brasil, acompanho desde o X Factor, você canta muito! :) Parabéns, muito bom.
Caoimhe
Omg chills!!!! I have listened to this over and over, that voice ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Rafał Harasimiuk
Amazing version!I love every acoustic version of your songs where background music doesn't interfere with your truly great vocal.
Samuel Tremblay
OMG THAT IS AMAZING! I love you so much Andrea, you are one of my favs singers ever!! ❤️
RACO 42
Amazing voice, beautiful song.
sery vanni
Andrea is the only one able to give me goosebumps xxx.Me fai venire la pelle d'oca!!!
Jay89 Teesdale
He has such an amazing voice 😍😍😍😍 .
Tomahawk59
we are waiting for more material from Andrea... excellent singer
Julia
Love this version so much 😍 well done Andrea!
thaliea4
grazie mille Andrea!!! You are phenomenally talented and this one of my all time favs from Kelly. Bravo👏👏👏 Forza Italia💖🇮🇹