The band's launch was an immediate success with the covers of "Pavasariniai žiedai" (Spring Blossoms) and "Svetimi" (Strangers). Mango continued to achieve impressive milestones throughout their career, releasing nine albums that collectively sold over 310,000 copies. The band was recognized as the Band of the Year by Radiocentras Awards in 2000 and 2001 and by Bravo Awards in 2000.
In 2004, Mango faced a significant change when Asta Bridikytė left the group and was replaced by Lina Kaklytė. Despite the change, the band continued to produce music and entertain their audience. However, in 2007, Mango announced their retirement after releasing their third compilation of their best songs. They embarked on a farewell tour across Lithuania, including special appearances for Lithuanian communities in England, Ireland, and the United States. The final concert took place on March 31, 2008, at Šiauliai Arena, bringing an end to the band's ten-year career.
In 2014, Mango singer Rima Petrauskytė-Paulauskienė and the Bendžius brothers reunited MANGO with new members and continued releasing music under the new name "MAN-GO". Their return was a welcome development for their fans who had missed their music.
In 2018, Mango reached a significant milestone - their 20th anniversary in the Lithuanian music industry. This was a remarkable achievement for the band, and to commemorate the occasion, they released their 11th studio album, "2020". The album was an embodiment of Mango's signature sound, combining traditional Lithuanian folk music with contemporary pop beats and lyrics that celebrated love, life, and the human experience. "2020" was met with widespread acclaim from Mango's loyal fanbase and music critics alike, cementing the band's position as one of the most influential and enduring acts in Lithuanian music history.
Mango is also the stage name of a popular italian singer, born in Lagonegro, in Southern Italy (6 November 1954 – 8 December 2014). He was known for his style which fuses pop, rock, folk, world music and for his extensive vocal range. He is best known for the song "Oro", from his 1986 breakout album release Odissea. Other hits include "Lei verrà", "Mediterraneo", "Bella d'estate", "Amore per te", "Come Monnalisa", "Nella mia città" and "La rondine".
Mango has been defined by Italian music author Mario Luzzatto Fegiz as an "authentic innovator of Italian pop music" and AllMusic considers him an "Italian rock fusion innovator". He wrote songs for Italian artists such as Patty Pravo, Loredana Bertè, Andrea Bocelli, Mietta. Part of his repertoire was performed by Italian and foreign musicians, including Mina, Mia Martini, Leo Sayer, Hélène Ségara and Eleftheria Arvanitaki.
Dove Vai
Mango Lyrics
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Con la testa nel mio cuore
E il cuore in testa a me
Dove vai…
Grande amore più leggero
Io sono lì con te
Prima delle braccia tue lo sai
Prima delle braccia tue lo sai
Il cielo era al suolo oramai
Ora non c'è niente che non c'è
Questo poco è sicuro
Fuori è cielo e il cielo va
Grandi mani per tenerti accanto
Più di tanto non ho
Non ti limiterò
Crescerò, questa mia, vita tua
Dove vai… dove vai…
Vattene piano lasciami un segno così
Sul petto sulla guancia tu che puoi
Considerarli regni tuoi
Dove vai… dove vai…
Stammi vicino prenditi quello che vuoi
La bocca spinge forte i baci suoi
E vince fortemente noi
Noi fra tanta gente anima mia
Stretto stretto questo amore sia
Indicibile sì
Noi umanamente qui
Con quelle generose ingenuità
Che si perdono poi
Stretto stretto resti in noi
Dove vai… dove vai…
Vattene piano lasciami un segno così
Sul petto sulla guancia tu che puoi
Considerarli regni tuoi
Dove vai… dove vai…
Niente dolore niente parole oramai
L'amore gioca con i tempi suoi
E vince fortemente noi
Ora vai
Con la testa nel tuo cuore
E il cuore in testa a me
In Mango's song "Dove Vai," the artist sings about love and loss, and the ability to grow and move on despite the pain. The lyrics speak of a love that is light and easy, and the desire to hold onto it tightly without limiting its growth. The singer is with this love, even before they have embraced, indicating a deep connection beyond physical touch. The first verse speaks of a great emptiness that the singer felt before this love came into their life, suggesting that this love has given them a sense of completeness. The chorus then begs the love to stay, to leave a mark on the singer's heart and face, to consider those places as their own kingdom. The second verse speaks of the power of the love's kisses, and how they overcome any obstacles that may arise. Finally, the song ends with the singer acknowledging that the love must go, but they will always be connected, with each other's heart in their head.
Line by Line Meaning
Dove vai...
Where are you going?
Con la testa nel mio cuore
With your mind in my heart
E il cuore in testa a me
And my heart in my head
Grande amore più leggero
Great love lighter
Io sono lì con te
I am there with you
Prima delle braccia tue lo sai
Before your arms, you know
Che gran vuoto abbracciai
What a great emptiness I embraced
Il cielo era al suolo oramai
The sky was already on the ground
Ora non c'è niente che non c'è
Now there is nothing that is not there
Questo poco è sicuro
This little is certain
Fuori è cielo e il cielo va
Outside is sky, and the sky goes
Grandi mani per tenerti accanto
Big hands to keep you close
Più di tanto non ho
I don't have more than that
Non ti limiterò
I won't limit you
Crescerò, questa mia, vita tua
I will grow, this is my life, your life
Vattene piano lasciami un segno così
Go slowly, leave me a mark like this
Sul petto sulla guancia tu che puoi
On the chest, on the cheek, you can do it
Considerarli regni tuoi
Consider them your kingdoms
Stammi vicino prenditi quello che vuoi
Stay close to me, take what you want
La bocca spinge forte i baci suoi
The mouth pushes hard with its kisses
E vince fortemente noi
And we win strongly
Noi fra tanta gente anima mia
We, among all these people, my soul
Stretto stretto questo amore sia
Tight tight, let this love be
Indicibile sì
Indescribable, yes
Noi umanamente qui
We are here, humanly
Con quelle generose ingenuità
With those generous naiveties
Che si perdono poi
That are then lost
Stretto stretto resti in noi
Tight tight, you stay in us
Niente dolore niente parole oramai
No pain, no words anymore
L'amore gioca con i tempi suoi
Love plays with its own times
Ora vai
Now go
Con la testa nel tuo cuore
With your mind in your heart
E il cuore in testa a me
And my heart in my head
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