Eros was born in the Rome suburb of Cinecittà, the son of a housepainter. He began his musical career as a teenager, when he moved to Milan. In 1984 he won the category of "New Voice" in the popular San Remo Festival for his song "Terra promessa". Eros released a series of albums in quick succession, composed of heartfelt autobiographical ballads as well as powerful rock tunes, that launched him internationally.
He has collaborated with other artists of international prominence as well. He has recorded duets with Cher and Tina Turner, to name a few.
He records every album in Spanish as well as in Italian. He is especially popular in Cuba, Germany, Mexico and Argentina, and has sold over 50 million records worldwide.
He has one daughter, Aurora Sophie (born on 5th December 1996), with his ex-wife, Michelle Hunziker, a Swiss model and television host.
Discography:
1985 - Italian: Cuori agitati, Spanish: --
1986 - Italian: Nuovi eroi, Spanish: Heroes de hoy
1987 - Italian: In certi momenti, Spanish: En ciertos momentos
1988 - Italian: Musica è, Spanish: Musica és
1990 - Italian: In ogni senso, Spanish: En Todos los Sentidos
1991 - Italian & Spanish: Eros in concert
1993 - Italian: Tutte storie, Spanish: Todo historias
1996 - Italian: Dove c'è musica, Spanish: Donde Hay Música
1997 - Italian & Spanish: Eros (Greatest Hits)
1998 - Italian & Spanish: Eros Live
2000 - Italian: Stile Libero, Spanish: Estilo Libre
2003 - Italian: 9, Spanish: 9
2005 - Italian: Calma Apparente, Spanish: Calma Aparente
2007 - Italian:e2, Spanish: e2
2009 - Italian: Ali E Radici, Spanish: Alas Y Raices
Dritto Per Quell'Unica Via
Eros Ramazzotti Lyrics
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che mi porterà lontano
se la fortuna incontrerò dovunque sia
non me la lascerò scappar di mano...
io vado dritto dritto come uno sparo
che non ha paura del vento
e vado a caccia di un momento vero
come quel brivido forte che adesso sento...
qui con voi... ancora
qui con voi... cantare
qui con voi...
tutti noi... stasera
tutti noi... insieme
tutti noi... un fiume
tutti noi...
è momento di magia
cento voci nella mia...
io vado dritto per quell'unica via
spalle al sole che tramonta
perché il passato resta una fotografia
ed è il presente solo quello che più conta...
io vado dritto senza troppo aspettare
un futuro più sereno
perché domani se non sbaglio a contare
avrò di certo uno ieri in più
e un domani di meno...
qui con voi... stasera
qui con voi... ancora
qui con voi... cantare
qui con voi...
tutti noi... stasera
tutti noi... insieme
tutti noi... un fiume
tutti noi...
è un momento di magia
cento voci nella mia...
The lyrics to Eros Ramazzotti's song "Dritto Per Quell'Unica Via" speak of the singer's determination to forge ahead on his chosen path, regardless of the challenges that may arise. He speaks of going straight down the only road that will take him far away, and if he should encounter good fortune along the way, he will not let it slip through his fingers. He compares himself to a bullet that travels without fear of the wind, and he seeks to capture a moment of truth that is as powerful as the strong thrill he feels at the moment. Ramazzotti acknowledges that he is in the company of those around him, and he takes time to appreciate the magic that is happening in that moment. He sees the present as the most important thing in his life, and he is determined to navigate towards a brighter future.
The message behind the lyrics is clear, Ramazzotti is expressing his determination to live life on his own terms, to embrace new experiences regardless of how daunting they may seem. There is a sense of optimism and hope in the lyrics, a belief in one's ability to create their own destiny. The chorus is especially powerful, bringing people together for a moment of shared joy and togetherness as they celebrate life's magical moments.
Line by Line Meaning
io vado dritto per quell'unica via
I'm going straight ahead on that one path that will take me far away
che mi porterà lontano
that will take me far away
se la fortuna incontrerò dovunque sia
If luck comes my way, wherever it may be
non me la lascerò scappar di mano...
I won't let it slip away from me...
io vado dritto dritto come uno sparo
I'm going straight ahead like a shot
che non ha paura del vento
that isn't scared of the wind
e vado a caccia di un momento vero
and I'm looking for a real moment
come quel brivido forte che adesso sento...
like that strong shiver I'm feeling right now...
qui con voi... stasera
here with you... tonight
qui con voi... ancora
here with you... again
qui con voi... cantare
here with you... singing
qui con voi...
here with you...
tutti noi... stasera
all of us... tonight
tutti noi... insieme
all of us... together
tutti noi... un fiume
all of us... like a river
tutti noi...
all of us...
è momento di magia
It's a magical moment
cento voci nella mia...
a hundred voices inside of me...
spalle al sole che tramonta
with the sun setting behind me
perché il passato resta una fotografia
because the past remains a photograph
ed è il presente solo quello che più conta...
and it's only the present that really matters...
io vado dritto senza troppo aspettare
I'm going straight ahead without waiting too long
un futuro più sereno
a more peaceful future
perché domani se non sbaglio a contare
because tomorrow, if I'm not mistaken,
avrò di certo uno ieri in più
I'll definitely have one more yesterday
e un domani di meno...
and one less tomorrow...
Contributed by Jake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.