Come Parli L'Italiano
Jovanotti Lyrics

I am the master of ceremony
I am the leader of the show and control the flow of the performance.

Old school ministry funky testimony
I have a traditional approach, yet I mix it with modern and fun elements.

Latin jazzy DJ funky grandmaster
I am well-versed in various styles of music and perform as a skilled DJ.

Music ambassador of Italian (sound blaster)
I represent Italian music and my sound is powerful and impactful.

Generous like generous is the sound of my band
My band produces a rich and ample sound, just like my giving nature.

United we play united we stand
My band and I perform together with harmony and unity, and stand together as one.

I speak english like a New York city taxi driver
I am fluent in English and can quickly understand and respond to requests, like a taxi driver in NYC.

Tell me where you wanna go then I take you higher
If you tell me what you want, I will take you to greater heights with my music.

I am Lorenzo aka Jo va not ti
My name is Lorenzo, but my stage name is Jovanotti.

I'm grooving like james brown I sing like Pavarotti
I dance with the rhythm like James Brown and sing with the tenor of Pavarotti.

I mix romantic flavor of a typical Italian melody
I blend the sentimental essence of a classic Italian tune into my music.

With the urban hip hop sound of global technology
I also incorporate a contemporary hip hop sound with worldwide appeal.

Like the prophet I got vision I got messages for you
Like an oracle, I have insights and meaningful messages that I want to share with my audience.

This town is going to burn if you don't get into the groove
If you don't start moving to the music, the energy in the venue will become explosive and intense.

I snitch and I snatch but I don't know what does it mean
I make things happen, but I don't always know how or why.

My baby move your head to the beat never say maybe
I want my listener to dance and feel the music with conviction and certainty.

Life's gonna get you to be or not to be
Life will either make you or break you, it all depends on how you approach it.

My blood's got salt of the Mediterranean Sea
My ancestry and roots are from the region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.

Good to make tears good to make sweat
My music is emotional and can move you to tears, but it also energizes and makes you sweat.

God bless you all and day we met
I am grateful and appreciative of everyone I meet and perform for.

Let me hear how you speak english everybody say oohh
Can you all repeat after me and say 'oohh' to show me your proficiency in English?

Fammi sentire come parli l'italiano dimmi oohh
Can you all repeat after me and say 'oohh' to show me your proficiency in Italian?

Quiero escuchar como tu hablas español dime oohh
Can you all repeat after me and say 'oohh' to show me your proficiency in Spanish?

Like dante I was flavor and I was born near the pope
Just like the famous Italian writer Dante, I have a distinct flavor and was born in close proximity to the Pope in Rome.

But I grew up just listening the sound of hip hop
Despite my traditional upbringing, I was heavily influenced by the modern and urban sounds of hip hop music.

I am a funky funky freak and you can't steal to a bandit
I am unique and funky, and no one can take that away from me.

I give you my money baby so you can spend it
I am generous and want my listener to enjoy my music and have a good time.

And the more you give it away the more I get rich
The more I give to my audience, the more they appreciate me and support me, making me richer in many ways.

I got a golden tongue a million dollar speech
I am articulate and eloquent, and my words have immense value and impact.

My english is bad but my sound is perfect
Although my English may not be perfect, my music and sound are incredibly well-crafted and exceptional.

For this everybody's giving me their respect
My talent and dedication have earned me the recognition and admiration of many.

I am the midnight train I am the genius of love
I am unstoppable and untouchable, and my music is a reflection of my passion and expertise in love and relationships.

I can materialize dreams taking it from above
I have the ability to turn dreams into reality by drawing from a higher source of inspiration.

And also from down under where the sun doesn't shine
Even in places where light may not penetrate, my music can bring warmth and light to people's lives.

My sound is so good like a super Tuscan wine
My music is simply amazing and intoxicating, comparable to the best wines from the Tuscan region of Italy.

And everybody go crazy to the beat of drums
My music has an infectious rhythm and energy that drives people wild and makes them dance uncontrollably.

From paris to London from Tokyo to Amsterdam
My music has global appeal and reaches audiences all over the world, from Europe to Asia.

I am the grandmaster of italian scene
I am a leader and innovator in the Italian music industry.

Sometimes I feel like a creation of a Fellini's dream
At times, I feel like a surreal and fantastic character in one of Federico Fellini's films.

Babylon babylon babylon by mouse
Babylon represents chaos and confusion, but I can control and overcome it, even as a small mouse.

Everybody go crazy when I am rocking the house
My live performances are electrifying and make everyone go wild with excitement.

Yo soy el matador del ritmo me llamano el ritmero
I am the bullfighter of the rhythm and my name is the 'ritmero'.

Mi sonido es bueno sensual y verdadero
My sound is excellent, seductive, and genuine.

Tengo el mundo en mi mano y el mundo es caliente
I have the world in my hands and it is filled with passion and heat.

Si tu quieres prenderlo te lo dejo a si tu siente
If you want to ignite it, I will let you, as long as you feel it.

Soy del mar mediterraneo cada ritmo es familiar
I am from the Mediterranean Sea, and every rhythm is familiar to me.

El sur y el norte Istanbul y Gibraltar
From the south to the north, from Istanbul to Gibraltar, my music has a wide appeal and fans all over.

Me siento rico de carino y pobre de tristeza
I feel rich in love and poor in sadness.

Cuando el ritmo del hip hop gobierna mi cabeza
When hip hop takes over my mind, I enter a state of creative energy and power.

Puedo viajar por una vida y no me paro amigo
I can travel through a lifetime without stopping or slowing down.

No escuchar lo que digo ma mira lo que hago
Don't just listen to what I say, but watch what I do and how I perform.