Paoli was born in Monfalcone, but moved very early to Genoa.
After several different jobs, he was called by Ricordi with his friends Luigi Tenco and Bruno Lauzi. His first success was the single "La gatta". This was followed by "Sapore di sale", arranged by Ennio Morricone. In the same year he attempted suicide by shooting at his heart, but he survived.
In 1974 he returned with the LP I semafori rossi non sono Dio, followed by Il mio mestiere (1977). Both showed a more mature inspiration than his 1960s works. In the 1980s Paoli procuded a series of successful albums, and in 1985 he toured Italy together with Ornella Vanoni.
In 1987 he was elected to the Italian Chamber of Deputies for the Italian Communist Party. He abandoned politics in 1992.
He was married with actress Stefania Sandrelli, from whom he divorced. Their daughter Amanda Sandrelli is also an actress.
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Democrazia
Gino Paoli Lyrics
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Io non ho vinto mai, mai contro qualcuno in questo mondo dove chi è ricco è ricco perché un altro è povero.
In questo mondo dove chi è felice non si guarda intorno.
In questo mondo dove si combatte per le idee degli altri.
In questo mondo dove sono contento di poter dire: non sono arrivato mai primo in una corsa, non ho mai saltato più in alto di un altro.
Io non ho vinto mai, io non ho vinto mai, mai, mai contro qualcuno
These lyrics are from the song “Democrazia” by Gino Paoli. The song describes a world where people are not equal, and success often comes at the expense of others. The singer acknowledges that he has never been first in a race or jumped higher than anyone else. He has never won against anyone in this world where the rich are rich because others are poor. It is a world where people fight for the ideas of others, and happiness is only found by ignoring the struggles of those around us. The singer is content with admitting that he has never won against anyone, and he repeats this sentiment throughout the song.
The lyrics represent the singer’s rejection of the idea that winning is everything and that success is only measured by being better than others. He recognizes that in a world where people are not equal, it is impossible to judge one’s success based on comparisons to others. The song’s title, “Democrazia,” is an indictment of this world where some people are privileged while others are not. The song contrasts the traditional idea of democracy, which suggests equality and fairness, with the reality of a world where these values are often absent.
In conclusion, the song “Democrazia” is a poignant commentary on the inequalities of the world and the need to reject the notion that success is measured by being better than others. Instead, the song celebrates the value of humility and the acknowledgement of the privilege that comes with success.
Line by Line Meaning
Non sono arrivato mai primo in una corsa, non ho mai saltato più in alto di un altro.
I have never been the first to arrive in a race, nor have I ever jumped higher than anyone else.
Io non ho vinto mai, mai contro qualcuno in questo mondo dove chi è ricco è ricco perché un altro è povero.
I have never won against anyone in this world where the rich are rich because someone else is poor.
In questo mondo dove chi è felice non si guarda intorno.
In this world, where happy people do not look around.
In questo mondo dove si combatte per le idee degli altri.
In this world, where people fight for someone else’s ideas.
In questo mondo dove sono contento di poter dire: non sono arrivato mai primo in una corsa, non ho mai saltato più in alto di un altro.
In this world, I am happy to say that I have never been the first to arrive in a race, nor have I ever jumped higher than anyone else.
Io non ho vinto mai, io non ho vinto mai, mai, mai contro qualcuno
I have never won against anyone, never, never.
Writer(s): Paoli Gino
Contributed by Colin F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Giacomo Passiatore
il testo che meglio si puo' cantare di questi tempi.