That's all I need to know difendero
Joe Cocker & Eros Ramazzotti Lyrics
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No grounds to feel jealous
But I'm just a guy
Who's got to tell it like it is
I must be sure of your love
On that I exist
Is there someone
Just tell me now
Darling I will be gone
But if he is stealing from me
Then that would be wrong
I stand my ground
Against any man
Who would try to take you from my arms
If you know me at all
You know I don't let go
As long as you want me
That's all I need to know
I've never been
What they call the fighting kind
But I'm a man
Who'll defend what is mine
I've built my world around you
If you know me at all
You know I don't let go
As long as you want me
That's all I need to know
I don't back down
When I've got my feet on the ground
I'm a peace loving man
But I'll take the blows
As long as you want me
That's all I need to know [Repeat x 3]
In the opening lines, Joe Cocker and Eros Ramazzotti address the insecurity that often arises in relationships. While the singer admits that he may not have any grounds to feel jealous, he still insists on voicing his concerns. He needs to be sure that his love is reciprocated, that he’s not being taken for granted. His next lines, however, reveal that this is not just a matter of insecurity, but a question of personal stakes. He's not ready to let go so quickly, unless he’s certain that there's no future in this relationship - hence the plea to know if there’s someone else in the picture.
From hereon, the song takes a staunchly protective stance. The singer declares his readiness to fight, to stand guard over his love. He may not be a ‘fighting man’, but he takes pride in defending what's his. He lets his lover know that his world revolves around her, and that he will protect her at any cost. But through all of this, he remains insistent that the love is mutual; he’s not going to fight for someone who doesn't want him around.
In summary, Joe Cocker and Eros Ramazzotti's Tha's All I Need to Know Difendero is a song that explores the ups and downs of relationships. While it is rooted in the insecurity and jealousy that often arise, it also highlights the importance of trust and protection. It's about two people resolving to stay together, despite whatever hiccups lie ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I have
I may not have a valid reason
No grounds to feel jealous
to feel possessive without a valid reason
But I'm just a guy
Just a normal human being
Who's got to tell it like it is
To express the truth the way it is
I must be sure of your love
I need to be certain of your commitment to me
On that I exist
My existence is based on that assurance
Is there someone
Do you have another person in your life?
To whose heart you belong
Are you committed to someone else?
Just tell me now
Please be honest and tell me
Darling I will be gone
I will leave if that is the case
But if he is stealing from me
If he is taking what belongs to me
Then that would be wrong
It is not right
I stand my ground
I hold my position
Against any man
Against any person
Who would try to take you from my arms
Who tries to take you away from me
If you know me at all
If you truly understand me
You know I don't let go
You know I won't give up easily
As long as you want me
As long as you need me
That's all I need to know
That is the only fact that matters to me
I've never been
I have never been someone who
What they call the fighting kind
Someone who enjoys fighting
But I'm a man
But I have the strength and courage to defend
Who'll defend what is mine
To defend what belongs to me
I've built my world around you
My world revolves around you
I don't back down
I won't surrender easily
When I've got my feet on the ground
When I have a firm stance
I'm a peace-loving man
I believe in harmony and tranquility
But I'll take the blows
But I'm willing to face the challenges
As long as you want me
As long as you need me
That's all I need to know [Repeat x 3]
That is the most crucial fact to me, I need to know it over and over again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EROS RAMAZZOTTI, GRAHAM LYLE, VLADIMIRO TOSETTO
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