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."
Can't Help Falling In Love
Il Divo Lyrics
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But I can′t help falling in love with you
Shall I stay
Would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
Take my hand, take my whole life too
For I can′t help falling in love with you
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand, take my whole life too
For I can't help falling in love with you
For I can't help falling in love with you
The song "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Il Divo starts with the lyrics "Wise men say only fools rush in, but I can't help falling in love with you". The lyrics here suggest that while it may seem naive or foolish to fall in love quickly, the singer is unable to resist the feeling of love that he is experiencing. He questions whether it would be wrong to stay, wondering if it would be considered a sin to feel such strong feelings for someone.
The second stanza of the song goes on to compare the singer's love to that of a river flowing towards the sea, suggesting that their love is natural and meant to be. The lyrics "some things are meant to be" add to the idea that the feelings between the singer and the object of their affection are not simply arbitrary, but rather part of a greater plan or destiny.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer can't help falling in love with the other person, ultimately ending with a pledge to give them their whole life, suggesting a long-term commitment.
Overall, the lyrics of "Can't Help Falling in Love" convey the overwhelming emotions of falling in love, suggesting that sometimes it is impossible to resist these feelings no matter how much one may try.
Line by Line Meaning
Wise men say only fools rush in
It is commonly said by wise men that only foolish people hastily jump into love without thinking.
But I can′t help falling in love with you
Despite the popular opinion of wise men, I cannot control myself from falling in love with you.
Shall I stay
I am contemplating if I should remain and continue to pursue our love.
Would it be a sin
Is it morally wrong to be in love with you?
If I can't help falling in love with you
I cannot resist falling in love with you.
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Love is a natural force that flows inevitably, like a river to the sea.
Darling so it goes
This is how love works, my dear.
Some things are meant to be
Certain things in life are destined to happen, just like us falling in love.
Take my hand, take my whole life too
I am willing to give you my hand and my whole life, for I am so deeply in love with you.
For I can't help falling in love with you
I cannot resist falling in love with you, no matter how hard I try.
Writer(s): Hugo Peretti, George Weiss, Luigi Creatore
Contributed by Aubrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cirlei Fajardo
CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE
Não Posso Deixar de Me Apaixonar
Os sábios dizem que só os tolos se entregam
Mas eu não posso deixar de me apaixonar por você
Eu deveria ficar?
Seria um pecado?
Se eu não deixar, de me apaixonar por você
É como um rio que flui indo certamente para o mar
Querida, assim algumas coisas têm que acontecer
Pegue a minha mão, pegue toda a minha vida também
Pois eu não posso deixar de me apaixonar por você
É como um rio que flui indo certamente para o mar
Querida, assim algumas coisas têm que acontecer
Pegue a minha mão, pegue toda a minha vida também
Pois eu não posso deixar de me apaixonar por você
Pois eu não posso deixar de me apaixonar, por você
Daria Translatti
Segura na mão de Deus e olha por nós aqui na terra. Jamais te esqueceremos Carlos Marin.🙏
Božena Šafranková
Super song, Carlos Marin’s voice surprises me with beauty and power, like when a man sings with boys. R.I.P Carlos, Thank you , no one can replace your incredible voice 💔♥️👏👏👏
WhitThundaaathighz
Rest in peace, Mr Marin. Absolutely sublime.
Monika Nuvak
These singers are perfect , Carlos Marin has magnificent voice, the most powerful male voice I've ever heard 😘😘👏👏
Larry O'Connor
Carlos is dead.
Monika Nuvak
@Larry O'Connor 😭😭😭😭😭
Gerrys Girl
I love these four amazing men singing together they sound beautiful. Carlos, sometimes I have no words for how your incredible voice makes me feel. You are a splendid man with the voice of an Angel, you are beautiful inside and out and I adore you. I miss you Carlos, your glorious voice and gorgeous smile will shine forever in my heart. I will always be here listening to you Sweetheart ♥️ ♥️ ♥️
sandra loes
Que linda essa música do Elvis Presley cantada por Il Divo. O meu coração palpita forte escutando essa canção...
Sebastien Izambard
Gracias por tu sincero cumplido y amor, no estoy completo sin ti como mi Fan 🌹🎻 Te tengo que ser muy agradecido fan🎻🎻🌹
isabella laiton
Aqui escuchando el concierto y nos encanta Il Divo !