He made his debut in 1962 and quickly placed high at or won a number of Italian popular song festivals, including the Canzonissima festival in 1969.
In 1970, he represented Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest with Occhi Di Ragazza. His career went into a decline in the 1970s but underwent a revival in the 1980s. He won the Festival of San Remo in 1987, placed second in 1995 and third in 2000.
It is estimated that Morandi has sold 30 million records and CDs. He has written a number of autobiographical books and appeared in 18 films.
In TV he has played in 1984 Claude Jade's husband Davide in TV-Series Voglia di volare.
Uno su mille
Gianni Morandi Lyrics
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se ti diranno sei finito…non ci credere
devi contare solo su di te
Uno su mille ce la fa
ma quanto Γ¨ dura la salita
in gioco c'Γ¨ la vita
Il passato non potrΓ
tornare uguale mai
forse meglio perchΓ© no, tu che ne sai
non hai mai creduto in me
ma dovrai cambiare idea
La vita Γ¨ come la marea
ti porta in secca o in alto mare
com'Γ¨ la luna va
Non ho barato nΓ© bluffato mai
e questa sera ho messo a nudo la mia anima
ho perso tutto ma ho ritrovato me
Uno su mille ce la fa
ma quanto Γ¨ dura la salita
in gioco c'Γ¨ la vita
Tu non sai che peso ha
questa musica leggera
ti ci innamori e vivi ma ci puoi morire quando Γ¨ sera
io di voce ce ne avrei
ma non per gridare aiuto
Nemmeno tu mi hai mai sentito
mi son tenuto il mio segreto
tu sorda e io ero muto
Se sei a terra non strisciare mai
Se ti diranno: sei finito…non ci credere
Finchè non suona la campana vai .
The lyrics of "Uno su mille" by Gianni Morandi describe the struggle of life and the determination to persevere, even when others doubt us. The first stanza encourages the listener to never give up and instead rely on themselves, even when faced with challenges. The chorus repeats the phrase "Uno su mille ce la fa" (One in a thousand make it through), underscoring the difficulty of success but also the importance of perseverance. In the second stanza, the lyrics express the idea that the past cannot be changed but perhaps it is for the best. The third stanza reveals the vulnerability of the singer, admitting to having lost everything but ultimately finding themselves. The final stanza reiterates the message of the song to never give up until the end.
Overall, "Uno su mille" has a message of hope and determination in the face of adversity. It reminds the listener to keep pushing forward, even when it may seem impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
Se sei a terra non strisciare mai
If you're down on the ground, don't crawl. Keep standing tall and stay strong in your beliefs.
Se ti diranno sei finito...non ci credere
If they tell you you're finished, don't believe them. Keep believing in yourself and keep pushing forward towards your dreams.
Devi contare solo su di te
You can only rely on yourself. Have faith in your abilities, and never give up on your dreams.
Uno su mille ce la fa
One in a thousand make it. It's a tough climb, but with faith in yourself and hard work, you can rise to the top.
Ma quanto Γ¨ dura la salita
The climb is tough and filled with obstacles. It takes hard work, dedication, and perseverance to reach the top.
In gioco c'Γ¨ la vita
Life is at stake. It's a matter of life and death when it comes to achieving your dreams and overcoming obstacles.
Il passato non potrΓ tornare uguale mai
The past cannot be repeated. You cannot go back and change things that have already happened. Focus on moving forward and creating a better future.
Forse meglio perchΓ© no, tu che ne sai
Perhaps it's for the best. Who knows what might have happened if things turned out differently? Focus on the positive and believe in yourself.
Non hai mai creduto in me
You never believed in me. But that's okay. I have faith in myself and will continue to work hard to achieve my goals.
Ma dovrai cambiare idea
But you will have to change your mind. I will show you what I am capable of, and you will see that I am worthy of your belief in me.
La vita Γ¨ come la marea
Life is like the tide. It ebbs and flows, bringing you high and low. But you must learn to ride the waves and stay strong.
Ti porta in secca o in alto mare
It can take you to the shallows or the deep sea. Life can be unpredictable, but you must remain focused and stay determined to reach your goals.
Com'Γ¨ la luna va
Like the moon, life goes through cycles. There are highs and lows, but you must keep pushing forward and stay focused on your dreams and goals.
Non ho barato nΓ© bluffato mai
I have never cheated or lied. I have always been honest and true to myself and to others.
E questa sera ho messo a nudo la mia anima
And tonight, I have bared my soul. I have shown you who I truly am and what I am capable of, and I will continue to work hard to achieve my dreams.
Ho perso tutto ma ho ritrovato me
I may have lost everything, but I have found myself. I have rediscovered my inner strength and determination, and I will continue to fight for my dreams.
Tu non sai che peso ha questa musica leggera
You don't know the weight of this light music. It may seem carefree, but it carries deep meaning and represents the struggles of life.
Ti ci innamori e vivi ma ci puoi morire quando Γ¨ sera
You can fall in love with it and live, but it can kill you when the night falls. Life can be fickle and unpredictable, and sometimes you must be willing to take risks to achieve your dreams.
Io di voce ce ne avrei, ma non per gridare aiuto
I have a voice, but not to cry for help. I have the strength and determination to overcome any obstacle and achieve my dreams.
Nemmeno tu mi hai mai sentito, mi son tenuto il mio segreto
You have never really heard me, as I kept my secrets hidden. But now, I am ready to share my dreams, my goals, and my vision with the world.
Tu sorda e io ero muto
You were deaf, and I was mute. We may have been unable to communicate in the past, but now, I am ready to speak up and share my vision with the world.
Finchè non suona la campana vai
Until the bell rings, keep going. Don't give up on your dreams or your goals, even when the climb is tough and filled with obstacles.
Contributed by Kylie P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.