Renato Fiacchini was born in Rome in the Via di Ripetta, next to the Via del Corso.
He quit his studies early to devote himself to his true passion, playing music and singing - though initially with little success. He replied to the criticisms (including the recurring insult Sei uno zero! - "You're a zero!") by assuming the alter-ego of Renato Zero. After several different jobs, including an appearance in an advertisement for ice-cream, he recorded his first singles in 1965: "Tu, sì", "Il deserto", "La solitudine", which were never issued. His first published single, "Non basta sai/In mezzo ai guai" (1967), sold a total of 20 copies.
In the late 1960s Zero's career was favoured by the glam-rock fashion, which he had somehow presaged with his sexual ambiguity and androgynous appearance. At the same time, this led him to be accused of cloning characters like David Bowie. In 1973 he issued his first LP, No! Mamma, no! (live), but with little success. The follow-up Invenzioni met the same fate.
Birth of the "Zerophilia"
It was not until 1976 that he scored his first hit with the single "Madame". "Madame" and the album including it, Trapezio, established a regular and loyal audience for Zero. This was to increase exponentially in the following years, until he could boast a huge following of die-hard fans that he dubbed "Sorcini" ("Little Mice").
The late 1970s were indeed years of great success for Zero's character, with the LPs Zerofobia ("Zerophobia", 1977), Zerolandia (1978) and Erozero (1979) topping the Italian charts. At this time Renato Zero was amongst the two or three most popular singers in Italy and his song "Il Carrozzone" was already regarded, also by critics, as one of the best Italian songs ever.
In 1979 Zero played himself in the movie "Ciao Nì" (his usual greeting to his fans, which can be roughly translated as "Hi pal!"). In Italy this film was to be more successful than the blockbuster "Superman".
The 1980s
In the 1980s he began to abandon make-up and greasepaint, but this did not rid Zero of his mania for grandeur: in the 1980 tour, for example, he entered the scene riding a white horse. In 1982 he began a collaboration with the opera director Renato Serio, who was to write the string arrangements for almost all of Zero's following LPs. In late 1983 he took part in RAI's Fantastico 3, then the most popular Italian TV show.
His career continued to be successful until 1984, with top-charts songs like "Amico" ("Friend") and "Spiagge" ("Beaches"). That year, however, his album Leoni si nasce and the tour of the same name, in which he appeared disguised as a lion and escorted by four aborigines, were commercial failures. The album Zero of 1987 marked the low point of his career: instead of playing in arenas and stadiums, Zero had to sing almost for free in the piazzas and discos of Italy's minor cities.
1990s and 2000s: the Comeback
In 1991 Renato Zero participated to the Sanremo Music Festival with "Spalle al muro", and from that moment on his career began to rise again. In 1993 he was nr.1 in the Italian charts with the LP Quando non sei più nessuno. The following year Imperfetto repeated this success. During his tour concerts would regularly sell out, and he returned to his famous dress changes during the spectacles, although in a less kitsch and more balanced style.
In 2004 his tour "Cattura il sogno/Il sogno continua" (Catch the dream/The dream continues) was awarded from Pollstar magazine as the most successful of the year in Italy and as well as one of the most successful worldwide (#30). The recording af the Roman concerts, held at Olimpico Stadium in June, was the best selled musical DVD of 2004. In 2005 he took part to the Italian stage of Live 8, in the Circo Massimo. In November his new album Il dono ("The Gift") topped the charts and maintained #1 until the end of the year. In December 2005 he performed in the Vatican with a song dedicated to Pope John Paul II. Renato Zero's most recent tour started in February 2006 and is entitled Zero movimento. During some concerts held at the time of the campaign for the April 2006 elections he declared himself against former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Inventi
Renato Zero Lyrics
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Lo stile è quello tuo
Poso per ore davanti a te
Mi dipingi di sole anche se non c'è
Ad un tratto trovo me
Inventi quei colori
Le ombre su di me
Quel che inventi, lo sogni, son sempre io
Mi sento dentro te
Poi mi scopro lì a volare in cielo su di me
Mentre la mia mano cerca te
Arrossisci un po' ma non vuoi più mandarmi mia
Inventi la poesia
Inventi la poesia
Inventi quella luce
Ma sono gli occhi miei
Mentre ti guardo io non so più
Dove finisco io e cominci tu
Il sogno, la realtà
Ogni volta io rinasco nei pensieri tuoi
Colorato e folle più che mai
Arrossisci un po' ma non puoi più mandarmi via
Inventi la poesia
Inventi la poesia
The lyrics to Renato Zero's song Inventi are a beautiful testament to the power of creativity and the transformative relationship between an artist and their muse. The song opens with the line, "You invent my shapes, the style is yours," immediately setting the tone for the artist's reverence for the one who inspires him. Zero speaks of posing for hours before his muse, allowing her to paint him in her light even if it's not physically present. This act of surrendering and being "invented" by someone else opens the door for the artist to find himself in new ways. He goes on to say, "Then I find myself there, flying in the sky above me, while my hand searches for you." This line perfectly encapsulates the feeling of being lost in thought and inspiration, while still being grounded by the object of his inspiration.
The chorus, "You invent the poetry," is a powerful acknowledgment of the impact his muse has on his art. He speaks of how his thoughts and dreams come to life through her, in ways he never could have imagined. He also acknowledges the duality of his existence within her: "I'm not sure where I end and you begin." Zero perfectly captures the intricate nature of the relationship between an artist and their muse, where boundaries become blurred, and one can lose themselves entirely in the creative process.
Line by Line Meaning
Inventi le mie forme
You create my shapes
Lo stile è quello tuo
The style is yours
Poso per ore davanti a te
I pose for hours in front of you
Mi dipingi di sole anche se non c'è
You paint me in sunshine even if it's not there
Ad un tratto trovo me
Suddenly I find myself
Inventi quei colori
You invent those colors
Le ombre su di me
The shadows on me
Poi chiudo gli occhi sul nome mio
Then I close my eyes on my name
Quel che inventi, lo sogni, son sempre io
What you invent, you dream, it's always me
Mi sento dentro te
I feel inside you
Poi mi scopro lì a volare in cielo su di me
Then I discover myself flying in the sky over me
Mentre la mia mano cerca te
While my hand seeks you
Arrossisci un po' ma non vuoi più mandarmi mia
You blush a little but you don't want to send me away anymore
Inventi la poesia
You invent poetry
Inventi quella luce
You invent that light
Ma sono gli occhi miei
But they are my eyes
Mentre ti guardo io non so più
While I look at you I don't know anymore
Dove finisco io e cominci tu
Where I end and you begin
Il sogno, la realtà
The dream, the reality
Ogni volta io rinasco nei pensieri tuoi
Every time I am reborn in your thoughts
Colorato e folle più che mai
Colorful and crazier than ever
Arrossisci un po' ma non puoi più mandarmi via
You blush a little but you can't send me away anymore
Inventi la poesia
You invent poetry
Inventi la poesia
You invent poetry
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Roberto Conrado, Renato Fiacchini, Angelo Filistrucchi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
La Repubblica
Inventi, 1974
(testo Renatozero-Filistrucchi,
musica Conrado-Renatozero)
Inventi le mie forme
Lo stile è quello tuo
Poso per ore davanti a te
Mi dipingi di sole anche se non c'è
Ad un tratto trovo me
Inventi quei colori
Le ombre su di me
Poi chiudo gli occhi sul nome mio
Quel che inventi, lo sogni, son sempre io
Mi sento dentro te
Poi mi scopro lì a volare in cielo su di me
Mentre la mia mano cerca te
Arrossisci un po' ma non vuoi più mandarmi mia
Inventi la poesia
Inventi la poesia
Inventi quella luce
Ma sono gli occhi miei
Mentre ti guardo io non so più
Dove finisco io e cominci tu
Il sogno, la realtà
Ogni volta io rinasco nei pensieri tuoi
Colorato e folle più che mai
Arrossisci un po' ma non puoi più mandarmi via
Inventi la poesia
Inventi la poesia
superbatfirenze
Gente ,questo è stato un Genio vero...personaggio e Artista unico nel paorama italiano, irripetibile e profondo , eccentrico e allo stesso tempo tanto semplice nel significato dei suoi testi..... tanto Vero e controverso come solo la Vita sa essere ...sei Grande renato Zero
AC72
@Nicola Calvi io invece Zero l ho scoperto piu tardi.. Da giovane ero tutto hard rock Americano... Poi, cresciuto e passate tante fasi musicali, ho riapprezzato tanti artisti Italiani.. E Renato ha un posto speciale nelle mie preferebze Italiche 😊
Nicola Calvi
Da giovane sono stato un sorcino,poi mi sono appassionato alla chitarra e di conseguenza i miei interessi musicali si sono spostati altrove,ma quando risento certe canzoni mi viene letteralmente la pelle d'oca insieme ad un esplosione di ricordi.
Luana Di filippo
Mi riferivo la ritmo nel senso di visione profonda del mondo
Fabio Attianese
Bellissimo commento... Fatto da chi, come me e molti altri, ha saputo comprendere veramente il Renato più autentico. Grazie Maestro
Rita Rossi
CONCORDO !!!!! ZERO È UN ARTISTA UNICO..A TUTTO TONDO....CON UNA VOCE PARTICOLARISSIMA !
Enrico Boldrini
Dolcissima poesia piena di speranza e fiducia.Grande renato ascoltando le tue rime fai tornare indietro nel tempo e forse erano anni migliori di questi
La Repubblica
Inventi, 1974
(testo Renatozero-Filistrucchi,
musica Conrado-Renatozero)
Inventi le mie forme
Lo stile è quello tuo
Poso per ore davanti a te
Mi dipingi di sole anche se non c'è
Ad un tratto trovo me
Inventi quei colori
Le ombre su di me
Poi chiudo gli occhi sul nome mio
Quel che inventi, lo sogni, son sempre io
Mi sento dentro te
Poi mi scopro lì a volare in cielo su di me
Mentre la mia mano cerca te
Arrossisci un po' ma non vuoi più mandarmi mia
Inventi la poesia
Inventi la poesia
Inventi quella luce
Ma sono gli occhi miei
Mentre ti guardo io non so più
Dove finisco io e cominci tu
Il sogno, la realtà
Ogni volta io rinasco nei pensieri tuoi
Colorato e folle più che mai
Arrossisci un po' ma non puoi più mandarmi via
Inventi la poesia
Inventi la poesia
Sharmayne Priori
Incantata da questa canzone e da questo testo .
Stupenda , semplicemente . 🦋
Luana Di filippo
Brano di una sensibilità e delicatezza uniche