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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Ritratto Di Donna
Mia Martini Lyrics
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Due colori.
E' un'idea da discutersi.
Ti sorprende ma un'anima ce l'ho
E posso anch'io volere o no, però.
Io vedo e sento, lavoro e penso e il
Mio domani è un giorno immenso.
Io canto e amo liberamente
Per rincontrarci, ma veramente
Ancora mi pretendi amante donna e
Bambina
Ma gioie nei pensieri miei
Ne ho poche o nessuna
Io vedo e sento, lavoro e penso e il
Mio domani è un giorno immenso.
Io canto e amo liberamente
E cerco un mondo, un continente
Per rincontrarci, ma veramente.
Io vedo e sento, lavoro e penso e il
Mio domani è un giorno immenso
In Mia Martini's song Ritratto Di Donna, the lyrics express the idea that a woman cannot be defined by just two colors or aspects of her personality. The idea of representing a woman's portrait with limited colors or characteristics is a concept that can be debated, but the singer emphasizes that she herself has a soul and desires that go beyond what others might expect of her. Despite being expected to be both a lover and a childlike figure, the singer yearns for a world where she can be herself and find fulfillment. She sees the future as a vast expanse of time, and is driven by her own passions and desires that are not easily contained.
The lyrics of this song show a strong sense of individualism and resistance to societal expectations for women. The singer is not content to be defined merely by her gender or fulfill specific roles that are often thrust upon women. Instead, she sees herself as having talents, goals, and aspirations that are unique to her. By proclaiming that she sees, works, thinks, and loves freely, the singer asserts her autonomy and independence. The search for a world where she can be true to herself and find real connection with others is a universal struggle that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Un ritratto di donna non si fa con Due colori.
A portrait of a woman can't be created with just two colors. It's an idea that needs to be discussed.
E' un'idea da discutersi.
It's an idea that needs to be talked about.
Ti sorprende ma un'anima ce l'ho E posso anch'io volere o no, però.
It may surprise you, but I do have a soul and I can also want or not want things.
Io vedo e sento, lavoro e penso e il Mio domani è un giorno immenso.
I see, I hear, I work, I think and my tomorrow is a huge day.
Io canto e amo liberamente E cerco un mondo, un continente Per rincontrarci, ma veramente
I sing and love freely and search for a world or a continent where we can meet again, truly.
Ancora mi pretendi amante donna e Bambina
You still expect me to be a lover, a woman, and a child.
Ma gioie nei pensieri miei Ne ho poche o nessuna
But in my thoughts, I have few or no joys.
Io vedo e sento, lavoro e penso e il Mio domani è un giorno immenso.
I see, I hear, I work, I think and my tomorrow is a huge day.
Io canto e amo liberamente E cerco un mondo, un continente Per rincontrarci, ma veramente.
I sing and love freely and search for a world or a continent where we can meet again, truly.
Io vedo e sento, lavoro e penso e il Mio domani è un giorno immenso
I see, I hear, I work, I think and my tomorrow is a huge day.
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