Fabrizio Faniello is the eldest of three children born to Vincenzo and Anna Faniello. He has two younger sisters, Claudia and Miriana. Claudia is also a singer and has performed in various Maltese festivals already, including the Malta Song For Europe 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010. Claudia also put up a show in Reggio di Calabria.
Faniello discovered his passion for music at an early age. His teacher advised him to take vocal lessons. However, Faniello was also interested in playing soccer. In 1997 he played for one year in Turin. When he was 16 however, he chose to make music his profession and returned to Malta. In the meantime he has released 3 successful albums and several singles. Although he has seen the most success in Malta, his singles and albums have been released in many other European countries. He scored a Top 10 hit with "The Whistle Hit" in Sweden in 2004, followed by another small chart hit "Bye Baby Bye Bye" in Sweden in 2005. Faniello is mainly known for light Europop music, but his willingness to experiment outside of conventional song structures, including forays into harsh noise, have been met with critical acclaim.
He participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 and placed 9th. He also participated several times in the Maltese pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest (see below for additional information). In 2006 he once again represented Malta in the Eurovision Song contest, and was placed 24th in the Grand Final.
Faniello's management is located in Germany and a lot of his songs were written or co-written by German songwriters.
Faniello participated many times in the Maltese pre-selections for the Eurovision Song Contest:
1998 - "More Than Just a Game" (2nd place out of 20 contestants)
1999 - "Thankful for Your Love" (8th place out of 16 contestants)
2000 - "Change of Heart" (2nd place out of 16 contestants)
2001 - "Another Summer Night" (1st place out of 16 contestants) - (Placed 9th in the Eurovision)
2004 - "Did I Ever Tell You" (3rd place out of 16 contestants)
2005 - "Don't Tell It" (12th place out of 22 contestants)
2006 - "I Do" (1st place out of 18 contestants) - (Placed 24th in the Eurovision)
2011 - "No Surrender" (4th out of 16 contestants)
The songs "Change Of Heart" and "Another Summer Night" were later included on his debut album When I'm Dreaming. The songs "Did I Ever Tell You" and "Don't Tell It" were released on his 2005 album Believe.
The first time he won the pre-selections with the song "Another Summer Night". He represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 in Copenhagen, Denmark and managed to achieve 9th place. This was the start of his international career.
I Do
Fabrizio Faniello Lyrics
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I do I do I love you like a fool
I’ve been there by your side
We’ve been laughing we have cried
Kept the piece of heart you gave
From our break up day
You left me, still I know
Waiting for the day we’re back together
I won't give you up, I'll never stop
I got a piece of your heart
I can't get enough
Cause I do I do I do
I do I do I love you like a fool
Our lives were torn apart
I know we’ll get a brand new start
When the world just can’t decide
Where we lay our love
We’ve done our time alone
And never will again
Waiting for the day we’re back together
I won't give you up, I'll never stop
I got a piece of your heart
I can't get enough
Cause I do I do I do
I do I do I need you
I won't give you up, I'll never stop
I got a piece of your heart
I can't get enough
Cause I do I do I do
I do I do I love you like a fool
Waiting for the day
When I hear you say
Our love is here to stay
I won't give you up, I'll never stop
I got a piece of your heart
I can't get enough
Cause I do I do I do
I do I do I need you
I won't give you up, I'll never stop
I got a piece of your heart
I can't get enough
Cause I do I do I do
I do I do I love you lïke a fool
The song "I Do" by Fabrizio Faniello is an emotional ballad about a love that endures against all odds. The singer confesses his love for his partner and pledges to stay by their side no matter what challenges come their way. In the first verse, he reflects on the ups and downs they have been through together, from laughing to crying, and how he still holds onto the "piece of heart" his partner gave him even after their breakup. He understands that they had no choice but to part ways and is waiting for the day they can be reunited.
In the chorus, the singer reaffirms his love and commitment to his partner, declaring that he loves them "like a fool." He acknowledges that their lives were torn apart but believes that they will get a fresh start together. He expresses a desire to keep their love strong and never give up, despite the world's uncertainty and the challenges they may face.
The song's bridge is a powerful moment where the singer proclaims his anticipation for hearing his partner say that their love is here to stay. It underscores the theme of perseverance and hope, as the two lovers wait for a chance to be together again.
Overall, "I Do" is a heartfelt ode to true love that persists through obstacles and hardships, and it inspires listeners to hold onto their cherished relationships no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause I do I do I do
I truly, deeply love you
I do I do I love you like a fool
My love for you is so intense that I am willing to risk being foolish and vulnerable
I’ve been there by your side
I have always been with you through all the ups and downs
We’ve been laughing we have cried
We have shared all kinds of emotions and experiences together
Kept the piece of heart you gave
I have treasured the love that you have given me
From our break up day
Even after we broke up, I held on to the hope that we would be together again someday
You left me, still I know
Despite you leaving me, I understand that it was not entirely your choice
You didn’t have a choice
You were unable to control the circumstances that caused us to separate
Waiting for the day we’re back together
I am eagerly anticipating the moment when we can reunite and be together again
I won't give you up, I'll never stop
I will never give up on you and our relationship
I got a piece of your heart
I still hold a special place in your heart
I can't get enough
My love for you is insatiable
Our lives were torn apart
Our lives were disrupted and we were separated from each other
I know we’ll get a brand new start
I am confident that we will have the opportunity to start over and rebuild our relationship
When the world just can’t decide
When external factors beyond our control create confusion and uncertainty
Where we lay our love
Where we choose to build our relationship and love each other
We’ve done our time alone
We have spent time apart and learned to be independent, but it has only strengthened my commitment to you
And never will again
I never want to be apart from you again
Waiting for the day we’re back together
I am eagerly anticipating the moment when we can reunite and be together again
I do I do I need you
I cannot imagine living without you
When I hear you say
When you express your love for me
Our love is here to stay
Our love will endure and last forever
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MICK MARS, NIKKI SIXX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
теннесин огганесон
Wow, this song was blast for me when i was 3, that was my winner, and i cried when it get only 1 point, fabrizio please back on eurovision in 2022:3
Di Mal
Still listening to it, 17 years later ..... great song! I love it <3
ketsunoalex
Beautiful song! You are amazing Fabrizio
Fabrizio Faniello
Grazzi ;-)
HYPER BULGAR-ALBANIANISM LEADER
It was so underrated
Ashkhen Hovsepyan
One of the most beautiful songs, still listening it in 2020❤❤❤
Kayleigh Sneddon
Loved Fabrizio back then and still love him now!❤️
Gatyena
Thank you for that beautyful song. I love it and I remember I was so sorry when it wins only one point in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 because I think it deserves so much more. :)
Noel McMahon
I love everything about this song and video I love everything about Malta
lovyazid
I love this song, since I first heard it!!!!Such a great love song :)