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.
anytime
Zucchero Lyrics
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È una ballata di pace, si chiama Anytime)
There was a time
I was alone
My road was long
my courage low
Someone to love
Is that too much?
I wanna know
Anytime as time will be passing, for us all
It's time to be free, to be free
Anytime, now is the future
And This is the day
In other words
I'm born to lose now
I wanna win, once before I go
Been abused, not the abuser
Is that too much?
I wanna know (that's right)
Anytime as time will be passing, for us all
It's time to be free to be free
Anytime, now is the future
And this is the day
Oh time, time
What will you do with your time?
Time
All that you own is your time
Time, don't have to travel alone
It's time to be free
To be free
Anytime, time
What will you do with your time?
It's time to be free
to be free now
Anytime, time
What will you do with your time?
It's time to be free
To be free
And this is the day
Anytime
And this is the day
Anytime
And this is the day
Oh time
Oh time
Anytime
The opening lyrics of Zucchero's song "Anytime" describe a moment of loneliness and uncertainty, with the singer confessing that he once felt alone and without the courage to face his troubles. However, he goes on to express his desire for love and to be loved, asking whether this is too much to ask for. The song then takes a turn to a call for peace, with the singer introducing it as a ballad for peace that he has written for the occasion. The song highlights the passage of time and the need to maximize it while we still have it, with the phrase "time, all that you own is your time" serving as a constant reminder of the fleeting nature of life.
In the chorus of the song, the singer asks what time will do with our time and urges for freedom - to be free from the constraints of life and to seize the day. He also emphasizes that the future is now and that we should take the opportunity to win before we go, having been abused but not being the abuser.
Overall, "Anytime" is a poignant and introspective song that reflects on the value of time and the importance of love and peace in life.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time
In the past, I was alone and lost on a long and difficult journey.
My road was long
My journey through life has been full of obstacles and challenges.
my courage low
I was feeling weak and afraid.
Someone to love
I yearned for someone to care about and to care for me.
someone to love me
I needed someone to support and accept me for who I am.
Is that too much?
I wondered if my desire for love and acceptance was unreasonable.
I wanna know
I am curious and eager to find out the truth.
Anytime as time will be passing, for us all
As time goes by, we are all faced with new opportunities and challenges.
It's time to be free, to be free
Now is the time to break free from our fears and limitations.
Anytime, now is the future
We cannot change the past, but we can create a better future starting now.
And This is the day
Right now, in this moment, is the most important time of all.
In other words
To put it differently,
I'm born to lose now
I feel like a failure and like nothing will ever go my way.
I wanna win, once before I go
Despite my past failures, I still have hope for a victory or success before my time is up.
Been abused, not the abuser
I have been hurt or mistreated, but I am not the one causing harm to others.
Anytime as time will be passing, for us all
Again, as time moves on, we all face different challenges and opportunities.
Oh time, time
Time is a powerful force that affects us all.
What will you do with your time?
How will you spend your time? What will you achieve or experience in your lifetime?
All that you own is your time
The most valuable thing you possess and can control is your time.
Time, don't have to travel alone
We can share our journey with others and support each other along the way.
It's time to be free
Once again, it's time to break free from our fears and limitations.
And this is the day
This moment is all that matters, and it's up to us to make the most of it.
Anytime
We always have the opportunity to make a change or take a new path in life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Lisa Ratner, Sandy Farina
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Remek Piwowarski
Wonderful song!
Anna Maria Elias
Beautiful 🎶🌹❤️
Melissa Mermaid
Zucchero è la mia anima ... <3
Elettrotecnica 3a
Che bellissimi ricordi !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Matteo Di Battista
Ricordo quando ti vidi in TV per il live at the Cremlin ..mamma che emozioni
mausol69
e io ero là...
Euro Roda
Molto bella . Grazie.....☺☺
Ada Facchini
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