Como was also very popular in the UK. His chart successes ranged from 1953 to 1974 and included two number one's, his first hit 'Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes' in 1953 and 'Magic Moments' which stayed at the top for 8 weeks in 1958. His other big UK hits were 'Delaware' ( No 3 in 1960), ' It's Impossible' (No 4 in 1971) , 'And I Love You So' (No 3 in 1973), and 'For The Good Times' (No 7 in 1973).
As well as TV and recording success, Perry Como also made a number of films, including ' Something For The Boys' and 'Doll Face' which were released during WW2.
He died in his sleep on 12 May 2001.
Anema E Core
Perry Como Lyrics
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One thought keeps burning in my soul,
A hungry yearning to possess you,
It`s far beyond control!
I want your love for now, forever,
I want you heart and soul!
Anema e core...
I only live for you,
Anema e core...
I have but one desire,
And it`s to love you,
With all my heart, with all my soul,
My whole life through!
From stars I`ll make your crown,
And kneel before you,
I pray you`ll take my hand,
For I adore you!
Open up the doors leading to heaven,
A heaven mine and yours,
Anema e core...
In Perry Como's song "Anema E Core," the lyrics express a yearning desire to be with someone and to love them forever. The singer describes a burning feeling in his soul that he can't control, a hunger to possess the person he loves. He wants their love for now and forever, and he'd give his life to have it. The Italian phrase "Anema e core" means "Soul and heart," expressing the depth of his love and devotion. The singer's only desire is to love this person with all his heart and soul, for all of his life. He even pledges to make her a crown from stars and kneel before her as a sign of his devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
I`ve got a yearning to caress you,
I have an intense longing to tenderly touch you.
One thought keeps burning in my soul,
A single idea is constantly consuming my mind and heart.
A hungry yearning to possess you,
I have an insatiable desire to claim you as mine.
It`s far beyond control!
I am powerless to resist these feelings.
I want your love for now, forever,
I desire your love in this moment and for all eternity.
I want you heart and soul!
I desire the essence of your being - your heart and soul - to belong to me.
My life, I`d give to you,
I would willingly give my entire existence to you.
Anema e core...
Soul and heart...
I only live for you,
My reason for living is solely based on you and your love.
I have but one desire,
My heart's only wish is for you and your love.
And it`s to love you,
All I want is to love you with every fiber of my being.
With all my heart, with all my soul,
I want to love you with the entirety of my being - both emotionally and spiritually.
My whole life through!
For the duration of my existence, I want you to be my love.
From stars I`ll make your crown,
You will be elevated to the highest position of honor - as if I have fashioned a crown out of stars just for you.
And kneel before you,
I will humbly kneel before you in respect, admiration, and devotion.
I pray you`ll take my hand,
I beseech you to accept my offer of love and to join me in this journey.
For I adore you!
I hold you in the highest regard and cherish you above all else.
Open up the doors leading to heaven,
I implore you to allow our love to lead us to paradise.
A heaven mine and yours,
Together we can share a heavenly existence, one that belongs to both of us.
Anema e core...
Soul and heart...
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Salvatore D'Esposito, Domenico Titomaglio
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rudha Jassim
I`ve got a yearning to caress you,
One thought keeps burning in my soul,
A hungry yearning to possess you,
It`s far beyond control!
I want your love for now, forever,
I want you heart and soul!
My life, I`d give to you,
Anema e core...
I only live for you,
Anema e core...
I have but one desire,
And it`s to love you,
With all my heart, with all my soul,
My whole life through!
From stars I`ll make your crown,
And kneel before you,
I pray you`ll take my hand,
For I adore you!
Open up the doors leading to heaven,
A heaven mine and yours,
Anema e core...
Youly Youly
one of my favorites
I`ve got a yearning to caress you,
One thought keeps burning in my soul,
A hungry yearning to possess you,
It`s far beyond control!
I want your love for now, forever,
I want you heart and soul!
My life, I`d give to you,
Anema e core...
I only live for you,
Anema e core...
I have but one desire,
And it`s to love you,
With all my heart, with all my soul,
My whole life through!
From stars I`ll make your crown,
And kneel before you,
I pray you`ll take my hand,
For I adore you!
Open up the doors leading to heaven,
A heaven mine and yours,
Anema e core...
William Moore
The best rendition of this classic Italian song by far.
elysian clouds
love this one but i also really love connie francis’s version
AxeManMike91
Reminds me of good times with family, friends and love. Love live perry, we all love you! Thank you for the treasured
Music ❤️
Carol Z
He sings this so beautifully, what a wonderful soothing voice, he makes it sound so effortless, so easy. Thank you Perry for this great rendition.
Kate Walsh
Perry Como was the real deal. He lived his life in this oeder, GOD, FAMILY, SINGING, EVERYTHING ELSE. There is no one who will ever take his place. God bless you Perry.
Roque Katia
Belíssima. Amo esta música com a Gigliola, mas na voz de Perry Como ficou maravilhosa . Ameiii.
Bengt Krantz
The art of caressing a great melody and express the words so movingly is the great gift of Perry Como. The nobilitiy is unsurpassed in popular music history.
steve L
No vocal shtick...no dramatics. Just hearfelt singing that's true to the music and the lyrics. Pure gold! A perfect example of why Perry was my favorite singer.
T LS
What a beautiful rendition of a classic! Italians definitely know how to write music from the heart.
Michel Domingue
Great singing!!!