Zucchero (Italian for "sugar") is an Italian rock singer. He was born Adelm… Read Full Bio ↴Zucchero (Italian for "sugar") is an Italian rock singer. He was born Adelmo Fornaciari on September 25, 1955 in the Italian province Reggio Emilia, Italy and has since become one of the most famous Italian singers.

He is probably best known internationally for the song Senza Una Donna, which is a duet with Paul Young and hit number 4 in the latter's native United Kingdom, where Zucchero has generally made little commercial impact, in 1991. He commenced his musical career in 1970 with his first single in 1976, and his first album in 1983. His music, in Italian, Spanish and in English, is largely inspired by gospel, blues and rock music, and alternates between syrupy ballads and more rhythmic boogie-like pieces. He sang several duets, in public or on disc, with Joe Cocker, Miles Davis, Paul Young, Andrea Bocelli, Sting, Luciano Pavarotti, Tom Jones, and Johnny Hallyday.

European hit singles include Il Volo (English version: My love), Cosi Celeste, Baila (sexy thing), Diamante (featuring soul singer Randy Crawford), and Wonderful World (with Eric Clapton). Zucchero's 2004 album ZU & Co features duets with Miles Davis, Paul Young, Sheryl Crow, The Cranberries's Dolores O'Riordan, B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Maná, Brian May, and Sting. It has sold millions of copies throughout Europe and the world and entered the Billboard 200 charts after its release in the U.S. in the summer of 2005.

In July 2005, Zucchero took part in the Live 8 concerts in both Rome and Paris. In July 2006 Zucchero's new single 'Bacco Perbacco' was released. A new studio album, produced by Don Was will be released in September.

Feels Like a Woman
Zucchero Lyrics

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This is a man who needs a woman
I'm not afraid to say what I feel
I'll never be unfaithful
I've been wrong and lived the lonely life

Silence is loud without her whispers
My body craves her touch
Such are my prayers every break of dawn

To open my eyes and see her by my side

Take it
When the earth shakes and the tide breaks
Feels like a woman
So much power takes my breath away

When the sun beats satin blue sheets
Feels like a woman
I am sweating, begging her to stay with me

This is a man who needs a woman
In all of my world, in my nights
If I don't live up to this promise
Then I am wrong, I have no right

Take it
When the earth shakes and the tide breaks
Feels like a woman
So much power takes my breath away

When the sun beats satin blue sheets
Feels like a woman
I am sweating, begging her to stay with me

Take it
When the earth shakes and the tide breaks
Feels like a woman
So much power takes my breath away

When the sun beats satin blue sheets
Feels like a woman
I am sweating, begging her to stay with me

This is a man who needs a woman
I'm not afraid to say what I feel

I'll never be unfaithful
And I'll be one with no demands

Overall Meaning

Zucchero's song "Feels Like A Woman" is an expressive track about the importance of a woman in the life of a man. The opening line "this is a man who needs a woman" sets the tone for the song, as Zucchero admits to his vulnerability and dependence on a woman's presence in his life. He boldly declares his feelings and unequivocally states that he will never be unfaithful. He acknowledges his past mistakes and the pain and loneliness that comes with them.

Throughout the song, Zucchero uses sensory imagery to convey the power a woman holds over him. He talks about how the silence is loud without her whispers, and how his body craves her touch. He prays for her to be by his side every morning when he wakes up. He also describes how the earth shakes and the tide breaks when he's with her, indicating the overwhelming feeling of passion and intensity that a woman can inspire. He begs her to stay with him when the sun beats down on the satin blue sheets, indicating a longing for her presence and intimacy.

Overall, "Feels Like a Woman" is a powerful tribute to the role that women play in the lives of men. Zucchero acknowledges their strength, beauty, and the way they can inspire passion and love.

Line by Line Meaning

This is a man who needs a woman
The singer of the song is acknowledging that he needs a romantic partner in his life.

I'm not afraid to say what I feel
The singer is comfortable expressing his emotions openly.

I'll never be unfaithful
The singer promises to always be faithful to his partner.

I've been wrong and lived the lonely life
The singer admits that he has made mistakes in the past that led to him feeling lonely.

Silence is loud without her whispers
When the singer's partner is not with him, the silence in the air becomes uncomfortably loud.

My body craves her touch
The singer craves physical affection from his partner.

Such are my prayers every break of dawn
The singer prays every morning to wake up next to his partner.

To open my eyes and see her by my side
The singer wishes to wake up next to his partner.

Take it
This is a phrase the singer uses to show agreement or acceptance.

When the earth shakes and the tide breaks Feels like a woman So much power takes my breath away
The singer compares the power he feels when the earth and tide shake to the power he feels when he's with a woman he loves.

When the sun beats satin blue sheets Feels like a woman I am sweating, begging her to stay with me
The singer compares the heat he feels on satin blue sheets to the heat he feels when he's with a woman he loves, and begs her not to leave him.

In all of my world, in my nights If I don't live up to this promise Then I am wrong, I have no right
The singer vows to be the kind of partner his lover deserves, and acknowledges that he would be in the wrong if he fails to keep that promise.

And I'll be one with no demands
The singer promises to be low-maintenance and easy to please in his relationship.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adelmo Fornaciari, Francesco De Gregori, Tena R. Clark

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