Born in Meda, he debuted as singer in the late 1950s for CGD label. In 1958 he won the Sanremo Festival in duo with Domenico Modugno, with the songs "Nel blu dipinto di blu" ("Volare") and "Piove" ("Ciao ciao bambina"). "L'immensità" of 1967 is also a Dorelli's success at Sanremo.
His greatest success was the Musical Aggiungi un posto a tavola, which was also performed at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End in an English version entitled Beyond the Rainbow in 1978.
After a period of absence, he returned to success in the 1980s. In 1983, he played St. Philip Neri in Luigi Magni's TV film State buoni se potete. Dorelli's latest feature film role is in Pupi Avati's Ma quando arrivano le ragazze (2004).
After a marriage to Catherine Spaak, he is currently married to Gloria Guida, a former actress.
Arriva la Bomba
Johnny Dorelli Lyrics
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Ah ah si tratta di me
Dai reggiti forte che spacco le porte
Ah ah arrivo da te
Bambina hai scelto la vita dura
Scegliendo me
Ma i baci che ti do
Ti fan morir
Se crollano i monti e saltano i ponti
Ah ah si tratta di me
Aspetta al balcone
Che in groppa al ciclone
Ah ah arrivo da te
Bambina hai scelto la vita dura
Scegliendo me
Ma i baci che ti do
Ti fan morir
Arriva la bomba che scoppia e rimbomba
Ah ah si tratta di me
Con l'urlo finale e un salto mortale
Ah ah ritorno da te
Bambina hai scelto la vita dura
Scegliendo me
Ma i baci che ti do
Ti fan morir
The lyrics to Johnny Dorelli's song "Arriva la Bomba" express a sense of explosive energy and excitement as the singer proclaims that he is the one causing the mayhem. The song presents the idea that the singer is like a bomb, and that his arrival is explosive and powerful.
Throughout the song, the singer highlights his strength and ability to overcome any obstacle. He invites the listener to brace themselves for a wild ride and promises to come to them with incredible force.
The lyrics also address the choice the listener has made in being with the singer, acknowledging that it is a difficult life but offering the promise of amazing love that will make it all worthwhile.
The song is full of high energy and enthusiasm, delivered with Dorelli's signature smoothness and style. It captures the excitement and optimism of the 1960s, when the song was first released, and remains a classic example of Italian pop music to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Arriva la bomba che scoppia e rimbomba
Here comes the explosive bomb, causing a loud noise and vibrations
Ah ah si tratta di me
Oh oh, it's about me
Dai reggiti forte che spacco le porte
Hold on tight, I'm going to break down the doors
Ah ah arrivo da te
Oh oh, I'm coming to you
Bambina hai scelto la vita dura
Girl, you've chosen a hard life
Scegliendo me
By choosing me
Ma i baci che ti do
But the kisses I give you
Ti fan morir
Make you feel like you're dying
Se crollano i monti e saltano i ponti
If mountains crumble and bridges collapse
Ah ah si tratta di me
Oh oh, it's about me
Aspetta al balcone
Wait for me on the balcony
Che in groppa al ciclone
As I ride on the hurricane
Ah ah arrivo da te
Oh oh, I'm coming to you
Arriva la bomba che scoppia e rimbomba
Here comes the explosive bomb, causing a loud noise and vibrations
Con l'urlo finale e un salto mortale
With the final scream and a deadly jump
Ah ah ritorno da te
Oh oh, I'm returning to you
Bambina hai scelto la vita dura
Girl, you've chosen a hard life
Scegliendo me
By choosing me
Ma i baci che ti do
But the kisses I give you
Ti fan morir
Make you feel like you're dying
Lyrics © Edizioni Musicali Ivana s.r.l.
Written by: Audrey Stainton, Franco Castellano, Giuseppe Moccia
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