Jovanotti, byname of Lorenzo Cherubini (born September 26, 1966) is an Ital… Read Full Bio ↴Jovanotti, byname of Lorenzo Cherubini (born September 26, 1966) is an Italian singer-songwriter and rapper.

He released his first albums under the Jovanotti byname to later switch into his real name (Lorenzo), as of the mid-nineties.

Most of his output is hip-hop influenced, although not most of his work should be viewed as hip hop music per se. Many of his songs are not hip hop related and may probably be best viewed as part of the earlier Italian cantautore tradition. Some of his earlier work is also closer to keyboard-heavy 1980s pop. Most of his songs are sung in the Italian language; he also released a Spanish-language greatest hits album. His live album includes a short version of the Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight". Jovanotti appears on several international compilations, most notably Red Hot + Rhapsody, a 1998 tribute to George Gershwin, on which he performed "I Got Rhythm". Jovanotti has also appeared in one Luciano Pavarotti's charity concert in 1996.

His CD, Buon Sangue, includes influences from both rock and old school hip hop. It is one of his most innovative works to date. Edoardo Bennato collaborated on one track, while bass player Saturnino co-wrote two of the songs.

One of his most recent CDs, "Ora", breaks new ground with a new style of production.

Dolce far niente
Jovanotti Lyrics

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Mare bagnasciuga carezza che ti bagna
Fiocco di neve cade come piuma sopra la montagna
Torrente d'acqua da bere con le mani
Parco cittadino bella ragazza che gioca con I cani
Ospitalità dolce benvenuto
Trasformare in melodia lo strascico di uno starnuto
Salute! niente medicine
Con il mio aeroplano sorvolare sulle tue colline

Atterrarti morbido sopra le tue guance
Rubo da mogol quella metafora delle due arance
Ascoltare il padreterno che improvvisa jazz
Vento sulle foglie che frusciando caccian via lo stress
Starsene così

Con in faccia un sì fino a lunedì
Dolce fare niente dolce rimandare
Stare con I piedi penzoloni guardando il mondo girare
Andare andare aspettare dolcemente l'ora di mangiare
Guardare l'erba crescere e l'acqua evaporare
Tranquillamente all'ombra di una fresca brezza farsi accarezzare
Dare forma tonda a bolle di pensieri
Che scoppiano nell'aria non appena si fan troppo seri
O troppo pesi starsene leggeri
Trasformare le ore in mesi
Come foglia lungo il fiume dentro la corrente dolcemente arresi
Siiii starsene così

Con in faccia un sì fino a lunedì
Dolce fare niente dolce respirare
Con il braccio fuori dal finestrino farsi trasportare
Dalla riga bianca in mezzo al nero delle strade
Stare come un fiore nella pioggia di quello che accade
Sentir gli odori la merda
Dei porcili confondersi con il profumo d'erba
Di infiniti aprili e starsene così come non sta chi c'ha da fare
Con il volante tra le mani e il ritmo che ti fa dondolare
Niente male dondolare
Sentirsi come sale silenziosi dentro un grande mare
Sì starsene così

Con in faccia un sì fino a lunedì
Dolce fare niente dolce rimandare
Dolce far vacanza senza viaggi da organizzare
Agenzie turistiche sudori d'aeroplano
Dogane e pizzerie sempre più uguali più si va lontano
Vivere su marte cambiare l'atmosfera
Respirare ossigeno respirare ossigeno ed espirare pura primavera

Pura primavera primavera un due tre
Che giorno è

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jovanotti's song "Dolce far niente" celebrate the pleasures of doing nothing, of just being in the moment and enjoying the simple things in life. The song is full of sensory images that evoke the beauty of nature and the joys of human connection. The opening lines describe the caress of the sea on the shore, the delicacy of a snowflake falling on a mountain, a stream of fresh water that one can drink with one's hands, and the sight of a beautiful girl playing with dogs in a city park. All of these images suggest the pleasures of being fully present in the world, of being in touch with one's senses and emotions.

The rest of the song continues in a similar vein, extolling the virtues of quiet, reflection, and leisure. Jovanotti sings about listening to the jazz of the Divine Creator, feeling the wind rustling through the leaves to dispel stress, and letting one's thoughts drift like bubbles that burst in the air before they get too serious. The refrain of the song urges us to embrace idleness, to say yes to the pleasures of doing nothing until Monday. The song expresses a deep appreciation for the beauty of life and the tranquility that can be found in immersing oneself in it.

Line by Line Meaning

Mare bagnasciuga carezza che ti bagna
The gentle touch of the waves on the shore is like a caress on your skin.

Fiocco di neve cade come piuma sopra la montagna
Snowflakes falling on a mountain look as light as feathers.

Torrente d'acqua da bere con le mani
Drinking water from a stream using only your hands.

Parco cittadino bella ragazza che gioca con I cani
Watching a beautiful girl playing with dogs in a city park.

Ospitalità dolce benvenuto
Receiving a sweet welcome from hospitality.

Trasformare in melodia lo strascico di uno starnuto
Turning the sound of a sneeze into a beautiful melody.

Salute! niente medicine
Being healthy, without the need for medication.

Con il mio aeroplano sorvolare sulle tue colline
Flying over hills with my airplane.

Atterrarti morbido sopra le tue guance
Landing softly on your cheeks.

Rubo da mogol quella metafora delle due arance
Stealing a metaphor about two oranges from Mogol.

Ascoltare il padreterno che improvvisa jazz
Hearing God improvising jazz music.

Vento sulle foglie che frusciando caccian via lo stress
Experiencing the soothing effect of wind blowing through leaves, taking away stress.

Starsene così
Just staying like this, in this state of calm and relaxation.

Con in faccia un sì fino a lunedì
Having a positive outlook on life, even until Monday.

Dolce fare niente dolce rimandare
Enjoying doing nothing and putting things off in a sweet way.

Stare con i piedi penzoloni guardando il mondo girare
Sitting with your feet dangling, watching the world go by.

Andare andare aspettare dolcemente l'ora di mangiare
Moving slowly and calmly, waiting for the time to eat.

Guardare l'erba crescere e l'acqua evaporare
Observing the slow growth of grass and the gradual evaporation of water.

Tranquillamente all'ombra di una fresca brezza farsi accarezzare
Relaxing in the shade, being caressed by a cool breeze.

Dare forma tonda a bolle di pensieri
Giving circular shape to thoughts that can quickly disappear.

Che scoppiano nell'aria non appena si fan troppo seri
Watching those thoughts burst in the air as soon as they get too serious.

O troppo pesi starsene leggeri
Letting go of heavy weights and feeling light.

Trasformare le ore in mesi
Making hours feel like months.

Come foglia lungo il fiume dentro la corrente dolcemente arresi
Surrendering, drifting like a leaf along a river current.

Siiii starsene così
Yes, just staying like this in a peaceful state.

Dolce fare niente dolce respirare
Enjoying doing nothing and breathing sweetly.

Con il braccio fuori dal finestrino farsi trasportare
Being transported with your arm outside of the car window.

Dalla riga bianca in mezzo al nero delle strade
Seeing the white line on the black roads.

Stare come un fiore nella pioggia di quello che accade
Being like a flower, open to the experience of what happens.

Sentir gli odori la merda
Noticing the smells, even unpleasant ones, like manure.

Dei porcili confondersi con il profumo d'erba
The smells of pig pens mixing with the fragrance of grass.

Di infiniti aprili e starsene così come non sta chi c'ha da fare
Feeling like time is endless and staying like this, unlike those who have things to do.

Con il volante tra le mani e il ritmo che ti fa dondolare
Driving with the steering wheel in your hands, feeling the rhythm of the car making you sway.

Niente male dondolare
Feeling good to be swaying.

Sentirsi come sale silenziosi dentro un grande mare
Feeling like silent salt particles in a vast ocean.

Sì starsene così
Yes, just staying like this in a peaceful state.

Dolce fare niente dolce rimandare
Enjoying doing nothing and putting things off in a sweet way.

Dolce far vacanza senza viaggi da organizzare
Having a sweet vacation without having to plan any trips.

Agenzie turistiche sudori d'aeroplano
Avoiding travel agencies and the stress of airplane travel.

Dogane e pizzerie sempre più uguali più si va lontano
Finding that customs and pizzerias are the same no matter where you go.

Vivere su marte cambiare l'atmosfera
Living on Mars and changing the environment.

Respirare ossigeno respirare ossigeno ed espirare pura primavera
Breathing in oxygen and exhaling pure spring air.

Pura primavera primavera un due tre
The freshness and renewal of spring.

Che giorno è
What day is it?

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHELE CENTONZE, LORENZO CHERUBINI

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