She has played the violin and piano since the age of 8. She went to a Berkeley (California) high school when she was 16 to study English, starting first live experiences.
Her first single "Radio star" quickly became one of the Italian top hits of 2005.
Her second single, Today, won the Best New Entry at M.E.I. (Italian independent labels festival).
At the end of the same year Okumuki, her first ever album (sung both in English and Italian), was released.
On February 2006 she competed in the San Remo Festival (most famous Italian music contest) with the song Irraggiungibile: she was eliminated in the semifinals, but the track was a huge success.
The album Okumuki sold over 50,000 copies, allowing L'aura to win a Golden Disc prize.
Translated from italian Wikipedia entry
http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27Aura
Breathing
L'Aura Lyrics
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come back to me babe
come back to me babe
Cannot let you drown in a deep well
'cause you might get out, but you don't know when
If you're still breathing
it isn't so bad
My wounds are open
heal them
Want to come with me, up in to space?
I'm tired of this games where nobody wins
Want to come with me, for a short ride?
Our feet will be wings
and our hearts will be springs
If you're still breathing
it isn't so bad
The wounds are open
but I'll help you heal them
if you're still breathing
it isn't so bad
my doors are open
if you want to see me
Come on in!
Come on, come on in!
Come on in!
Come, come, come on in, in, in, in!
You are still breathing
it isn't so bad
Your wounds are open
but you can heal them
You are still breathing
you're all that I have
My wounds are open
so come help me heal them
We are still breathing
it isn't so bad
Our hearts are open
no need to conceal ourselves
Come back to me babe
Come back to me babe
The song "Breathing" by L'Aura revolves around the theme of healing and coming back from emotional turmoil. The lyrics conveys the message that no matter how difficult things may seem, as long as one is still breathing, there is always hope for redemption and healing. The first stanza depicts the desire for someone to come back to L'Aura's life, someone who might be going through a tough time in their head or drowning in a deep well of despair. However, the singer holds onto the belief that the person can get better as long as they are still breathing. She offers to heal their wounds despite having her own open.
The second stanza is an invitation to take a break from life's worries and go on a journey to outer space. The trip is presented as a short ride but one that will be fulfilling, with our feet turned into wings and hearts as springs. The singer sings of being tired of playing games where nobody wins and proposes a way to escape that cycle. She encourages the listener to not give up on their breath, to keep breathing despite the pain and to come to her for healing.
The chorus is an affirmation that breathing is a sign of hope and life. The singer accepts that there are open wounds but gives assurance that they can be healed. She opens her doors for the person to come into her life and shares that they are all that she has. Together, they can help each other heal and no longer feel the need to conceal themselves.
Overall, "Breathing" by L'Aura is a song about the importance of hope and connection in the face of adversity. It encourages the listener to keep breathing and hold onto hope even in the midst of pain and despair. The singer reminds us that we are not alone and that there is always someone willing to help and heal.
Line by Line Meaning
Cannot let you down, down in your head
I cannot allow you to fall into negativity and despair.
come back to me babe
Please return to me, my love.
Cannot let you drown in a deep well
I cannot let you succumb to the dark and overwhelming emotions.
'cause you might get out, but you don't know when
Because even if you manage to escape, there is no telling when you will be free from its hold.
If you're still breathing
As long as you are alive and holding on, there is hope.
it isn't so bad
The situation may seem bleak, but it is not irredeemable.
My wounds are open
I am hurting and vulnerable.
but you can heal
You have the power to soothe and mend my pain.
heal them
Please use your love to heal my wounds.
Want to come with me, up in to space?
Do you want to escape from this reality with me and soar among the stars?
I'm tired of this games where nobody wins
I am exhausted with the constant cycle of suffering without any resolution.
Want to come with me, for a short ride?
Do you want to join me on a brief journey to freedom and happiness?
Our feet will be wings
We will feel light and unburdened as we escape.
and our hearts will be springs
Our hearts will be filled with joy and renewed energy.
My wounds are open
I am still hurting and need your help.
but I'll help you heal them
I promise to be here for you, and together we can heal each other.
if you're still breathing
As long as you are fighting and holding on, there is a way out of this situation.
my doors are open
I am always here for you and ready to welcome you into my life.
if you want to see me
I am here waiting for you, whenever you are ready.
Come on in!
Please don't hesitate, come join me and let's face this together.
You are still breathing
You are holding on and that is worth celebrating.
you're all that I have
You are everything to me, and I am here for you always.
so come help me heal them
Let us band together and use our love to mend each other's wounds.
We are still breathing
Together as one, we are still alive and holding on.
Our hearts are open
We are ready to love and to be loved, to give and to receive.
no need to conceal ourselves
We can be honest and true with each other, without fear of judgment or rejection.
Come back to me babe
Please come back to me, my love. I need you in my life.
Contributed by Layla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
yuri benaglio
Bellissima canzone.. in una sola serata ho scoperto due bellissime song di L' Aura :D
Da Re
Che stile. Bravissima.
perfect day
voce...INCREDIBILE BRAVA L AURA
CanadaJade
Che voce L'Aura *.* x me merita molto + successo di quello ke ha, è davv brava e diversa da qllo ke c'è in giro ! (L)
Andrea Garbati
VOGLIO UN ALTRO ALBUM COME OKUMAIKY (L)
francesca
ADORO
Sandy12
ringrazio dio di essere cresciuta con queste canzoni e non con le robacce di adesso!intramontabile.
asja76
un vero peccato che non abbia seguito questa sua particolare linea...
Singing Yellow Cat
ma anche come demian........
MUSIFICIO
luce