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.
E penso a te
Johnny Dorelli Lyrics
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Torno a casa e penso a te.
Le telefono e intanto penso a te.
Come stai? e penso a te.
Dove andiamo? e penso a te.
Le sorrido, abbasso gli occhi e penso a te
Non so con chi adesso sei.
Non so che cosa fai
È troppo grande la città
per due che come noi
non sperano, però si stan cercando, cercando…
Scusa, è tardi e penso a te.
Ti accompagno? e penso a te.
Non son stato divertente e penso a te.
Sono al buio e penso a te.
Chiudo gli occhi e penso a te.
Io non dormo e penso a te…
Non so con chi adesso sei.
Non so che cosa fai
ma so di certo a cosa stai pensando.
È troppo grande la città
per due che come noi
non sperano, però si stan cercando, cercando…
Scusa, è tardi e penso a te.
Ti accompagno? e penso a te.
Non son stato divertente e penso a te.
Sono al buio e penso a te.
Chiudo gli occhi e penso a te.
Io non dormo e penso a te…
The lyrics of Johnny Dorelli's song "E penso a te" reflect the thoughts and emotions of someone who is constantly thinking about another person. The singer expresses their preoccupation with this special someone in various situations, from work to daily routines to social interactions. Through each line, we can sense a profound longing for that person, a desire to be with them and to understand what they are going through. Despite the distances that separate them and the uncertainties of their current situation, the singer's thoughts remain fixed on their beloved, as they navigate life in a bustling city.
The repeated refrain "Non so con chi adesso sei. Non so che cosa fai. Ma so di certo a cosa stai pensando" (I don't know who you're with right now. I don't know what you're doing. But I know for sure what you're thinking about) reflects the singer's sense of disconnection from their loved one. They may not be physically together, but the singer's constant thoughts of this person suggest a deep emotional connection that transcends distance and time. By the end of the song, the singer is unable to sleep as they continue to think about their beloved, highlighting the all-consuming nature of their thoughts and feelings.
Overall, "E penso a te" is a beautiful and poignant song that captures the essence of longing, desire, and emotional connection. Through simple yet powerful lyrics, Johnny Dorelli conveys a sense of vulnerability and raw emotion that many listeners will relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Io lavoro e penso a te.
Even while I work, I can't help but think of you.
Torno a casa e penso a te.
Returning home, thoughts of you flood my mind.
Le telefono e intanto penso a te.
As I call her, my thoughts wander to you.
Come stai? e penso a te.
Even as I ask how she is doing, my thoughts never leave you.
Dove andiamo? e penso a te.
Regardless of our destination, you remain in my thoughts.
Le sorrido, abbasso gli occhi e penso a te
Even as I smile and look away, my mind is consumed by thoughts of you.
Non so con chi adesso sei.
I don't know who you're with right now.
Non so che cosa fai
I don't know what you're up to.
ma so di certo a cosa stai pensando.
But I know for sure what you're thinking about.
È troppo grande la città
The city is too big.
per due che come noi
For two people like us.
non sperano, però si stan cercando, cercando…
We may not have hope, but we continue to search for each other.
Scusa, è tardi e penso a te.
Apologies for being late, but thoughts of you kept me company on the way.
Ti accompagno? e penso a te.
I'll accompany you, but my thoughts remain on you.
Non son stato divertente e penso a te.
I wasn't entertaining, and my mind was preoccupied with thoughts of you.
Sono al buio e penso a te.
Even in the dark, thoughts of you brighten my mind.
Chiudo gli occhi e penso a te.
Closing my eyes, I can only think of you.
Io non dormo e penso a te…
Even as I lay awake, thoughts of you never leave me.
Non so con chi adesso sei.
I don't know who you're with right now.
Non so che cosa fai
I don't know what you're up to.
ma so di certo a cosa stai pensando.
But I know for sure what you're thinking about.
È troppo grande la città
The city is too big.
per due che come noi
For two people like us.
non sperano, però si stan cercando, cercando…
We may not have hope, but we continue to search for each other.
Scusa, è tardi e penso a te.
Apologies for being late, but thoughts of you kept me company on the way.
Ti accompagno? e penso a te.
I'll accompany you, but my thoughts remain on you.
Non son stato divertente e penso a te.
I wasn't entertaining, and my mind was preoccupied with thoughts of you.
Sono al buio e penso a te.
Even in the dark, thoughts of you brighten my mind.
Chiudo gli occhi e penso a te.
Closing my eyes, I can only think of you.
Io non dormo e penso a te…
Even as I lay awake, thoughts of you never leave me.
Writer(s): LUCIO BATTISTI, GIULIO RAPETTI
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rosannapragliola9528
Solo chi ha conosciuto il vero amore può capire la profondità di queste parole
@PARHARIDOU
Really nice version! many thanks!
@robertonapolitano2204
Bellissima canzone, indimenticabile, e l'artista, e' Immenso.
@edith5628
Bellissima canzone !
@vincenzodamato2241
Canzone intramontabili
@edith5628
Più l'ascolto e più mi piace !
@albasissi
a chi lo dici,edith....quando ero bambina,johnny è stato mio idolo per ben sei anni,ne so qualcosa,credimi...
@XXISecolo
Non ho mai capito se Dorelli fosse un bell'uomo oppure...
@albasissi
bè,è stato mio idolo prima di gianni,perciò ti posso dire che....sì,johnny da giovane era davvero un bell'uomo,pur se aveva gli occhi di due colori diversi,un saluto anche a te
@unprof1615
@Andrea Cesanelli bah, bello no, ma terribilmente signorile e simpatico, il Sinatra di noantri.....