A handful of Soul
Mario Biondi Lyrics
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Ain't so wise but I know something worth knowing
A fist full of dollars don't make a man a man
It's something more precious than your gold
A man has got the world in his hands with his hand full of soul
So, it's rather like a fourth dimension
It's your hart, your mind, your worlds ease and then some
It's luck running hot or running cold
So live it and see what you got with a handful of soul
If you really have to ask, you don't know what soul is
Cause the receipt is older than old is, oh yes it is
Some giving some taking even some aching
It's luck running hot or running cold
live it and see what you got with a handful of soul
I keep telling you I ain't got no money but I got something going
Ain't so wise but I know something worth knowing
A fist full of dollars don't make a man a man
It's something more precious than your gold
A man has got the world in his hands with his hand full of soul
In the song "A Handful of Soul" by Mario Biondi, the singer talks about not having much material wealth, but having something even more valuable, something that cannot be bought - soul. He says that having a hand full of soul is what makes a man truly a man and it is more precious than gold. He also explains that soul is not just some abstract concept, but rather something tangible that can be felt and experienced, and it includes one's heart, mind, and the ease of one's world.
The song suggests that life is about more than just having money and material possessions, it's about finding purpose and meaning, and being in touch with one's soul. The lyrics encourage the listener to live life and experience it to the fullest, and to appreciate the value of soul.
Line by Line Meaning
Got no money but I got something going
I may not have money, but I have something valuable and worthwhile.
Ain't so wise but I know something worth knowing
I may not be wise, but I have knowledge that is important.
A fist full of dollars don't make a man a man
Money does not define a person's worth or character.
It's something more precious than your gold
There is something much more valuable than material possessions.
A man has got the world in his hands with his hand full of soul
A person who possesses a rich and deep inner spirit holds the world in their grasp.
So, it's rather like a fourth dimension
The concept of soul is like a hidden, intangible dimension of oneself.
It's your heart, your mind, your world's ease and then some
The soul is composed of one's emotions, thoughts, and personal sense of contentment, among other things.
If you really have to ask, you don't know what soul is
The essence of soul cannot be easily explained or understood, and one who needs to ask does not fully comprehend it.
Cause the receipt is older than old is, oh yes it is
The idea of soul is ancient and has been recognized for centuries.
live it and see what you got with a handful of soul
Experience the richness of life that comes from having a deep and meaningful inner spirit.
Writer(s): jimmy woode
Contributed by Caroline R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jazziz Café
Great tune, love it!
En 2004 Mario Biondi conseguía su primer éxito con "This Is What You Are", sencillo extraído de su álbum debut, "Handful Of Soul", un estupendo trabajo editado por Schema Records que Mario abría con este tema que daba titulo al álbum. Nacido en Catania, hijo del también cantante Stefano Biondi, Mario empezó a cantar con 12 años en el coro de la iglesia y, tras algún tiempo trabajando como músico de sesión, su gran oportunidad llegó cuando en 1988 hizo de telonero para Ray Charles durante su gira por Italia. #nowandTHEN #madeinitaly #smoothjazz
maria montaña hurtado avila
Mario,me enamora. Es muy bueno,por favor. Gracias por existir,tu y todos los que forman TU EQUIPO. Muac. María M H A❤️💋
Pamela2961
Love hot. Great voice. Soothing soulful
Bistra Boneva
Une belle chanson!
ALE SETTIMI
Gran pezzo
Milos Skokovic
Writen by Dušan Gojković(trumpet master) i Jimmy Woode(double bass master of universe).Ko ne voli jazz neka ne komentariše.Ja uživam!
Pia
Mario Biondi 👍👍👍👍
Cheryl DeGruy
Listening to Mario from New Orleans forever
Rosa De Mariahh Coach Empresarial
Great High Five Quintet too.Wow
Murat MORSÜMBÜL
Great jazz song, thanks...