The idea behind this quartet's creation came to Simon Cowell after listening to Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman's rendition of "Con Te Partirò." He realized he loved lyrical voices but not opera, so he decided to form a multinational quartet (France, Switzerland, Spain, and United States) that sounded like The Three Tenors but sang pop songs and looked like handsome Armani models.
With this idea, Cowell commenced a worldwide search for young singers who were willing to embark on the Il Divo project. His search lasted two years, from 2001 until December 2003, when the fourth member of Il Divo, American tenor David Miller, was signed. The well-established formation of Il Divo comprises a renowned Spanish opera and zarzuela baritone, Carlos Marín, a French pop singer, Sébastien Izambard, and two classically trained tenors, Swiss Urs Bühler and American David Miller. Recording of their first album started in the first half of 2004 in Sweden.
The group's debut album, the self-named Il Divo, contains renditions of Frank Sinatra's hit "My Way (A Mi Manera)," Toni Braxton's hit "Unbreak My Heart (Regresa a Mi)," an adaptation of Ennio Morricone's soundtrack titled "Gabriel's Oboe" from the movie La Misión titled "Nella Fantasia" and several songs sung in Spanish, English, Italian, and Portuguese ("Volta Pra Mim"), including 1994's San Remo Festival winner "Passerà."
Il Divo hit the #1 slot on both Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com after a breakout career-defining appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show on April 5, 2005, where the quartet performed its interpretation of "Unbreak My Heart."
In the United Kingdom, the Il Divo album topped Robbie Williams as number 1 in the UK charts (allegedly Williams said to them during the Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason film premiere, "Oi, you're the bastards that knocked me off!"). This multiplatinum-selling CD became number one in the charts in a total of 13 countries around the world, and achieved top 5 placing in 25 countries.
Il Divo's second album, Ancora, was recorded in both Sweden and London with world-renowned recording giants Per Magnusson and David Kreuger and producer Steve Mac, who was also the producer of their first album. Released on November 7, 2005 in the UK, it hit number one both in the UK and Australia within one week. Ancora was released in the US on January 24, 2006. It entered the Billboard albums chart at number 1, selling more than 150,000 copies during its first week of sales.
Highlights on Ancora include "Isabel," "I Believe In You," a duet with Céline Dion, and Il Divo's cover of Eric Carmen's "All By Myself (Solo Otra Vez)." Two of the tracks on this CD, "O Holy Night" and "Ave Maria," appear on the 2005 US-only release, Christmas Collection.
Il Divo was the perfomer of the 2006 FIFA World Cup official song "A Time of Our Lives."
All Of Me
Il Divo Lyrics
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Drawin' me in and you kickin' me out
You've got my head spinnin', no kiddin'
I can't pin you down
What's going on in that beautiful mind?
I'm on your magical mystery ride
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me
But I'll be alright
My head's underwater, but I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose, I'm winning
How many times do I have to tell you?
Even when you're crying, you're beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I'm around
Through every mood
You're my downfall, you're my muse
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
I can't stop singin', it's ringin'
In my head for you
My head's underwater, but I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose, I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, woah
Give me all of you
Cards on the table, we both showing hearts
And risking it all, though it's hard
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose, I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, woah
'Cause I give you all (I give you all)
Of me
And you give me all (you give me all)
Of you
I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh
The lyrics to "All of Me" by Il Divo seem to depict a complex and passionate relationship. The singer of the song speaks to their significant other, describing the way the other person draws them in with their smart and sassy personality, while also causing them some frustration. The singer remarks that they can't quite figure the other person out, but they're enjoying the ride all the same. The singer also seems to speak about the other person's emotional baggage, acknowledging that they might not always feel their best. Even so, the singer is dedicated to loving and supporting their partner fully.
The chorus of the song lays out the theme of unconditional love. The singer is not just interested in loving the "easy" parts of their partner, such as the curves and edges of their physical form, but also their "perfect imperfections". In return, the singer expects their partner to give their all, just as they plan to do. The bridge of the song gets particularly emotional, with the singer admitting that they're risking everything for this relationship - putting all their cards on the table, as it were. Overall, "All of Me" seems to be a love song about a relationship that is both passionate and complicated, with the singer fully committed to supporting their partner through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
What would I do without your smart mouth?
Your wit and ability to engage me is essential to my life.
Drawin' me in and you kickin' me out
Sometimes your actions can be both inviting and exclusionary.
You've got my head spinnin', no kiddin'
Your influence is intoxicating and disorienting.
I can't pin you down
You are elusive and difficult to categorize.
What's going on in that beautiful mind?
Your thoughts are fascinating to me, and I want to understand them.
I'm on your magical mystery ride
I'm experiencing a sense of wonder and enchantment by being with you.
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me
I'm in a state of confusion and disorientation because of my feelings for you.
But I'll be alright
Despite the uncertainty, I am confident that everything will work out.
My head's underwater, but I'm breathing fine
I may feel like I'm drowning, but I can still survive and thrive with you by my side.
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
You are unpredictable and spontaneous, and I am struggling to maintain my composure.
'Cause all of me
Every part of me.
Loves all of you
I love every part of you unconditionally.
Love your curves and all your edges
I appreciate every aspect of your physical and emotional being, even the unique and imperfect parts.
All your perfect imperfections
Your flaws and quirks make you even more lovable and special.
Give your all to me
I want you to be completely open and honest with me.
I'll give my all to you
I will reciprocate your openness and be fully committed to you.
You're my end and my beginning
You are the reason for my existence and my source of hope and inspiration.
Even when I lose, I'm winning
Despite any setbacks or failures, being with you is still the ultimate victory for me.
How many times do I have to tell you?
I need to repeatedly reassure you of my love for you.
Even when you're crying, you're beautiful too
Your vulnerability and emotions do not diminish your beauty in my eyes.
The world is beating you down, I'm around
I am here to support and protect you in the face of adversity.
Through every mood
I will be there for you no matter what emotional state you are in.
You're my downfall, you're my muse
You inspire me and challenge me, even when it is difficult or painful to confront my flaws.
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
You can be both a hindrance and a comfort to me, depending on the circumstance.
I can't stop singin', it's ringin'
I cannot help but express my love for you, it echoes in my mind constantly.
In my head for you
My thoughts are consumed with you.
'Cause I give you all of me
I am fully committed and devoted to you.
And you give me all of you, woah
I appreciate the fact that you are willing to be equally dedicated to our relationship.
Cards on the table, we both showing hearts
We are both being honest and transparent about our feelings and intentions.
And risking it all, though it's hard
While it is daunting, we are willing to take a chance on love and give it our all.
Of me
Referring to the previous line 'Cause I give you all of me'.
You give me all (you give me all)
Acknowledging the fact that you are also fully committed to our relationship.
Of you
Referring to the previous line 'And you give me all of you, woah'.
I give you all of me
Reiterating the fact that I am fully devoted to you.
And you give me all of you, oh
Ending the song with a reaffirmation of our mutual commitment and affection for each other.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: John Stephens, Tobias Gad
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marie-Claire Cadoret
Después de la partida inesperada y dolorosa de Carlos ser tan especial por su unica voz y su carisma, estoy revisando sus videos. Me imagino que muchos lo estamos haciendo...No conocía esta hermosa pieza magistralmente interpretada!
Gracias por su Amor y entrega. Han tenido una misión importante para la humanidad. Deseo que nos sigan deleitando, aun sin la presencia de Carlos. SU GRUPO NO PUEDE ACABAR!
xcepaguirre
@graciela bareiro , no les permitieron viajar a su funeral por el problema de Covid . Pero además existe un video en que la madre de Carlos les agradece su preocupación y sus palabras de apoyo. También si revisas los videos de sus primeras presentaciones en USA, en tributo a Carlos, verás lo incontenible que fue para ellos no mostrar su amargura por su duelo .
Liz Valeria Fretez Pavon
toda la razon del mundo tienes querida ,tambien desde Paraguay
graciela bareiro
@Carolina Agustoni el NUNCA no existe. Somos mortales. Además ellos perdieron mucho público por la actitud de indiferencia para Carlos y familia.
Carolina Agustoni
Nunca se acabará este grupo maravilloso !!!!! Un saludo desde Salta Argentina
ESTHER CARRASCO
Así estoy haciendo yo , repasando tantos momentos irrepetibles,dep Carlos 🙏
Alfrieda Spicer
Mr. Carlo Marin, as you walk around in heaven, singing praises to our Most High, the other angels will be equally and totally mesmerized by the spellbinding, magnificent, astounding, and thunderous voice that you are blessed with. Mr. Carlo, you are now blessed and ordained to sing praises in that heavenly choir................ Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Macarena C. A.
Thanks for your beautiful comments🌹Carlos Marín forever 💖💕💞🌹🇪🇦
Gabriela Radu
LA VOZ MAS POTENTE DEL GRUPO ES DE CARLOS.TODOS SON UNOS ANGELES CANTANDO ,PERO CARLOS ES LO MEJOR QUE HAY.DEP MI QUIERIDO CARLOS,NUNCA TE OLVIDARE.
Gabriela Radu
GRACIAS YOUTUBE