His performing career began as a vibraphone player in local and touring bands. He began songwriting with his brother Giorgio Conte early on and eventually began writing songs of his own. As a poet, painter and lawyer as well as a musician, he first earned attention during the late '60s and early '70s as the creative force behind hits from Adriano Celentano and Patty Pravo. Conte began his solo career with a 1974 self-titled LP, with subsequent efforts like 1987's Aguaplano and 1990's Parole D'Amore Scritte a Macchina enjoying considerable success throughout Europe. 1998's Paolo Conte, a greatest-hits collection, was his first U.S. release. His compilation album is titled The Best of Paolo Conte.
Some of his hits were used in many movies, for example "Come di" (1999), "Via con me" in French Kiss (1995), Welcome to Collinwood (2002) , "Sparring Partner" in 5x2 (2004), "Chiamami Adesso" in The Lake House (2006), and the "Fritz" Coca Cola commercial that was widely shown in US movie theaters in early 2006. French humourist Pierre Desproges used both in his Chroniques de la haine ordinaire. The lyrics of "Insieme a te non ci sto più" was performed by Caterina Caselli in the Italian 2001 hit-at-Cannes La Stanza del Figlio.
Paolo Conte was a lawyer for years and has only retired recently.
Clown
Paolo Conte Lyrics
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se non si ride e non si applaude qui
clown, capisci, clown
siamo insensibili
Clown, guardaci, clown
siamo sicuri di non esserci
clown, capisci, clown
The lyrics to "Clown" by Paolo Conte speaks about the role of a clown in society and how they are often ignored or unnoticed despite their important role in bringing joy and laughter to people. The song asks for forgiveness from the clown for not appreciating their art and not giving them the recognition that they deserve.
The first line of the song, "Clown, perdona, clown," asks for forgiveness from the clown. The following line, "se non si ride e non si applaude qui," speaks about how the clown's performance might not always elicit laughter and applause, yet they continue to carry out their job. The second stanza, "clown, capisci, clown," is an appeal to the clown to understand that society has become insensitive and indifferent.
The third stanza, "clown, guardaci, clown," calls upon the clown to observe society and see how people go about their daily lives without being aware of their surroundings. "Siamo sicuri di non esserci," translates to "we are sure we are not there," refers to how people are so busy with their lives that they are not present in the moment, thus rendering themselves invisible. The song explores the theme of neglect and how society has become desensitized to the things that once used to bring joy and laughter.
Line by Line Meaning
Clown, perdona, clown
Oh clown, forgive us, clown
se non si ride e non si applaude qui
if we don't laugh and applaud here
clown, capisci, clown
clown, do you understand, clown
siamo insensibili
we are insensitive
Clown, guardaci, clown
Clown, look at us, clown
siamo sicuri di non esserci
we are sure we don't exist
clown, capisci, clown
clown, do you understand, clown
siamo invisibili
we are invisible
Writer(s): PAOLO CONTE
Contributed by Savannah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
HomoSapiensTL
L'ennesimo capolavoro del Genio di Paolo Conte
Matteo Sammarco
Una piccola descrizione della nostra società
José Arcadio Buendía
E' la voce della musica..
sergio sozi
E' il solito geniaccio...
Zaccaria Rossi
Bellissima
Topesio66
@7papaverirossi è fantastico questo cd....... E' vero è un cd spettacolare...questa è la mia preferita..mi ricorda un poco le armonie di Max...come dei boleri che ti rimangono in testa per sempre e crescono e crescono e ti fanno sognare.
dantechip Pkd
ipnotica magica sospesa
bruno nicolini
una canzone che va a fuoco
michele iannacci
si sposa con "non ridere" invece, ascoltare il testo per credere.
Niccolò Re
si è vero ricorda max