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.
Gente della notte
Jovanotti Lyrics
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Per chi fino alle 5 non conosce sbadiglio
E la citt riprende fiato e sembra che dorma
E il buio la trasforma e le cambia forma
E tutto pi tranquillo tutto vicino
E non esiste traffico e non see' casino
Almeno quello brutto, quello che stressa
La gente della notte sempre la stessa
Sempre le stesse facce mese dopo mese
E il giorno cambia leggi e cambia governi
E passano le estati e passano gli inverni
La gente della notte sopravvive sempre
Nascosta nei locali confusa tra le ombre
La gente della notte fa lavori strani
Certi nascono oggi e finiscono domani
Baristi, spacciatori, puttane e giornalai
Poliziotti, travestiti gente in cerca di guai
Padroni di locali, spogliarelliste, camionisti
Metronotte, ladri e giornalisti
Fornai e pasticceri, fotomodelle
Di notte le ragazze sembrano tutte belle
E a volte becchi una, in discoteca
La rivedi la mattina e ti sembra una strega
La notte fa il suo gioco e serve anche a quello
A far sembrare tutto, tutto un po' pi bello
Parlare in una macchina davanti a un portone
Ed alle quattro e mezzo fare colazione
Con I cornetti caldi e il caffelatte
E quando sorge il sole dire buonanotte
E leggere il giornale prima di tutti
Sapere in anteprima tutti I fatti belli e brutti
Di notte le parole scorrono pi lente
Per molto pi facile parlare con la gente
Conoscere le storie, ognuna originale
Sapere che nel mondo nessuno normale
Ognuno avr qualcosa che ti potr insegnare
Gente molto diversa di ogni colore
A me piace la notte gli voglio bene
Che vedo tante albe e pochissime mattine
La notte mi ha adottato e mi ha dato un lavoro
Che mi piace
The song "Gente Della Notte" by Jovanotti is all about the beauty of the night and the people who inhabit it. The lyrics describe how the night is more enjoyable for those who can stay awake until dawn, as the city takes a deep breath and seems to sleep. The darkness transforms the city and makes everything more serene and peaceful. The night brings a sense of tranquility, with no traffic or chaos, and the people who are out at night are always the same familiar faces. Everyone knows each other, just like in a small town.
The song goes on to describe the unusual jobs that people have during the night. There are bartenders, drug dealers, prostitutes, journalists, and many more. The night is home to people who are searching for trouble and those who are just trying to earn their living. People come from different backgrounds and cultures and have different stories to tell. The night allows people to connect more easily, and it is easier to talk to people and get to know their stories. The night also seems to make everything more beautiful, and it serves a purpose in making things seem less stressful and less mundane.
Overall, "Gente Della Notte" is a celebration of the beauty and allure of the night. It is a tribute to the people who work and play during the night and the special connection that they share. The night is a place where anything can happen, and where people can forget their worries and just have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
La notte pi bello, si vive meglio
The night is more beautiful and life is better.
Per chi fino alle 5 non conosce sbadiglio
For those who don't know how to yawn until 5AM.
E la citt riprende fiato e sembra che dorma
The city takes a breath and seems to sleep.
E il buio la trasforma e le cambia forma
The darkness transforms and changes its shape.
E tutto pi tranquillo tutto vicino
Everything becomes more peaceful and closer.
E non esiste traffico e non see' casino
There is no traffic or chaos.
Almeno quello brutto, quello che stressa
At least the bad things that cause stress are gone.
La gente della notte sempre la stessa
The people of the night are always the same.
Ci si conosce tutti come in un paese
Everyone knows each other like in a small town.
Sempre le stesse facce mese dopo mese
The same faces every month.
E il giorno cambia leggi e cambia governi
The day brings changes in laws and governments.
E passano le estati e passano gli inverni
Summers and winters come and go.
La gente della notte sopravvive sempre
The people of the night always survive.
Nascosta nei locali confusa tra le ombre
Hidden in local places, confused among shadows.
La gente della notte fa lavori strani
The people of the night do strange jobs.
Certi nascono oggi e finiscono domani
Some are born today and gone tomorrow.
Baristi, spacciatori, puttane e giornalai
Bartenders, drug dealers, prostitutes, and newspaper vendors.
Poliziotti, travestiti gente in cerca di guai
Police officers, drag queens, people looking for trouble.
Padroni di locali, spogliarelliste, camionisti
Owners of local places, strippers, truck drivers.
Metronotte, ladri e giornalisti
Security guards, thieves, and journalists.
Fornai e pasticceri, fotomodelle
Bakers and pastry chefs, models.
Di notte le ragazze sembrano tutte belle
At night, all girls seem beautiful.
E a volte becchi una, in discoteca
And sometimes you meet someone in a club.
La rivedi la mattina e ti sembra una strega
You see them in the morning and they look like a witch.
La notte fa il suo gioco e serve anche a quello
The night plays its game and serves even at that purpose.
A far sembrare tutto, tutto un po' pi bello
To make everything look a little bit more beautiful.
Parlare in una macchina davanti a un portone
Talking in a car in front of a doorway.
Ed alle quattro e mezzo fare colazione
And having breakfast at 4:30 AM.
Con I cornetti caldi e il caffelatte
With warm croissants and milk coffee.
E quando sorge il sole dire buonanotte
And saying goodnight when the sun rises.
E leggere il giornale prima di tutti
Reading the newspaper before anyone else.
Sapere in anteprima tutti I fatti belli e brutti
Knowing all the beautiful and ugly facts first-hand.
Di notte le parole scorrono pi lente
At night, words flow slower.
Per molto pi facile parlare con la gente
It's much easier to speak with people.
Conoscere le storie, ognuna originale
Knowing stories, each one unique.
Sapere che nel mondo nessuno normale
Knowing no one in the world is normal.
Ognuno avr qualcosa che ti potr insegnare
Everyone has something to teach you.
Gente molto diversa di ogni colore
Very diverse people of every color.
A me piace la notte gli voglio bene
I like the night, I love it.
Che vedo tante albe e pochissime mattine
I see so many sunrises and so few mornings.
La notte mi ha adottato e mi ha dato un lavoro
The night adopted me and gave me a job.
Che mi piace
That I like.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LORENZO CHERUBINI, MASSIMO GABUTTI
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