Mia was born in 1947 in Bagnara Calabra (province of Reggio Calabria, southern Italy), but soon she moved to Rome with her sister (Loredana Bertè) and her friend Renato Zero. Both of them would eventually become successful singers too.
She recorded her first records as Mimì Bertè, but she soon decided to change her name to the more appealing Mia Martini.
Her biggest hits were "Piccolo Uomo", which was recorded in several languages, "Almeno tu nell'universo", which is considered her masterpiece and has been covered by several famous Italian singers including Mina and Elisa, and "Minuetto" among many others.
She represented Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest twice: in 1977 with "Libera (song)" (13th out of 18), and in 1992 with "Rapsodia" (4th out of 23).
Her career ended tragically in 1995 when she was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her apartment at Cardano al Campo, near Milan.
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Io Appartengo A Te
Mia Martini Lyrics
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Tu appartieni a me
Rudy Valentino è un po' dèmodèe
Perché devo ripeterti ogni giorno
Che sono tua.
Perché ti diverti a provocare
La mia gelosia?
Io appartengo a te
Il concetto è chiaro molto semplice
E non devo dimostrarti che sei
Sempre affascinante, se ti amo è
Evidente che l'ho già capito da me.
Amore no non è la gelosia
Lo so, c'è una dose di pazzia
Però, non andò lontano
La donna del piacere con il suo
Tzigano e mille capinere.
(Io appartengo a te)
Per Tristano e Isotta
(tu appartieni a me)
Per Romeo e Giulietta
(Io appartengo a te)
La vita è stata dura lo sai pure tu
E il fuoco ardente mi sta bene ma
Tra quattro mura
(Io appartengo a te)
Ok però finché ti amo.
(Io appartengo a te)
Per Tristano e Isotta
(tu appartieni a me)
Per Romeo e Giulietta
(Io appartengo a te)
La vita è stata dura lo sai pure tu
E il fuoco ardente mi sta bene ma
Tra quattro mura
(Io appartengo a te)
Ok però finché mi ami
The song "Io appartengo a te" by Mia Martini highlights the intensity and passion of a romantic relationship between the singer and her partner. The opening lines of the song "Io appartengo a te / Tu appartieni a me" underline the strong bond that exists between them; they belong to each other. The singer then goes on to reference Rudy Valentino, the legendary silent film actor of the 1920s, who was known for his good looks and seductive charm. The singer compares her partner's alluring qualities to those of Valentino's, indicating that their love is timeless and enduring.
The singer then addresses her partner's tendency to provoke her jealousy, questioning why they would engage in this behavior when they love each other so deeply. The message conveyed here is that love is not about possessiveness or controlling one's partner's actions. The singer is confident in their love and trusts that their commitment to each other is strong enough to withstand any challenges that may arise.
The song also references several iconic love stories, such as Tristan and Isolde and Romeo and Juliet, highlighting the couple's intense passion for each other and their willingness to make their love the most important thing in their lives. The final lines "ok però finché mi ami" underscore the need for mutual love and commitment for the relationship to endure.
Overall, "Io appartengo a te" is a powerful love song that celebrates the intensity, passion, and commitment present in a deep romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Io appartengo a te
I belong to you
Tu appartieni a me
You belong to me
Rudy Valentino è un po' dèmodèe
Rudy Valentino is a bit old-fashioned
Perché devo ripeterti ogni giorno che sono tua.
Why do I have to repeat every day that I am yours?
Perché ti diverti a provocare la mia gelosia?
Why do you enjoy provoking my jealousy?
Il concetto è chiaro molto semplice
The concept is very simple and clear
E non devo dimostrarti che sei sempre affascinante, se ti amo è evidente che l'ho già capito da me.
I don't have to prove to you that you are always charming, it's evident that I have already realized it myself if I love you.
Amore no non è la gelosia
Love is not jealousy
Lo so, c'è una dose di pazzia
I know there is a bit of craziness
Però, non andò lontano la donna del piacere con il suo Tzigano e mille capinere.
However, the pleasure woman did not go far with her Gypsy and a thousand tricks.
(Io appartengo a te)
(I belong to you)
Per Tristano e Isotta
Like Tristan and Isolde
(tu appartieni a me)
(you belong to me)
Per Romeo e Giulietta
Like Romeo and Juliet
(Io appartengo a te)
(I belong to you)
La vita è stata dura lo sai pure tu
Life has been hard, you know it too
E il fuoco ardente mi sta bene ma tra quattro mura
And the fiery passion suits me well but within four walls
(Io appartengo a te)
(I belong to you)
Ok però finché ti amo.
Okay, but only as long as I love you.
(Io appartengo a te)
(I belong to you)
Per Tristano e Isotta
Like Tristan and Isolde
(tu appartieni a me)
(you belong to me)
Per Romeo e Giulietta
Like Romeo and Juliet
(Io appartengo a te)
(I belong to you)
La vita è stata dura lo sai pure tu
Life has been hard, you know it too
E il fuoco ardente mi sta bene ma tra quattro mura
And the fiery passion suits me well but within four walls
(Io appartengo a te)
(I belong to you)
Ok però finché mi ami
Okay, but only as long as you love me.
Contributed by Julian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.