This weeks Sunday Song selection is as normal linking up with my blogging friend Natasha from Five Minutes Just For Me. This week she is hosting a special Valentines Day Post, so I am joining in with this selection of Romantic Italian Songs.
I have not included any biographical details of the artists today, just some photographs, as I will feature them individually here in the near future if I have not already done so previously.
My choices for Romantic Italian Songs for this San Valentino Edition of Sunday Song are sung for us today by Umberto Tozzi, Andrea Bocelli with Giorgia, Luciano Ligabue and Laura Pausini something for everyone I hope, whatever your taste in music. It was extremely difficult to decide which songs to include here today as I consider that the majority of songs sung in Italian sound romantic. It is after all the language of love.
Umberto Tozzi - Ti Amo - I Love You
Lyrics for Ti Amo in Italian then English from metrolyrics
Ti amo, un soldo      
Ti amo, in aria       
Ti amo se viene testa       
vuol dire che basta:       
lasciamoci.       
Ti amo, io sono       
Ti amo, in fondo un uomo       
che non ha freddo nel cuore,       
nel letto comando io.       
Ma tremo       
davanti al tuo seno,       
ti odio e ti amo,       
e' una farfalla che muore       
sbattendo le ali.       
L'amore che a letto si fa       
prendimi l'altra meta'       
oggi ritorno da lei       
primo Maggio,su coraggio!       
Io ti amo       
e chiedo perdono       
ricordi chi sono       
apri la porta       
a un guerriero di carta igienica.       
Dammi il tuo vino leggero       
che hai fatto quando non c'ero       
e le lenzuola di lino       
dammi il sonno di un bambino       
Che "ta" sogna cavalli e si gira       
e un po' di lavoro       
fammi abbracciare una donna       
che stira cantando.       
E poi fatti un po' prendere in giro       
prima di fare l'amore       
vesti la rabbia di pace       
e sottane sulla luce.       
Io ti amo e chiedo perdono       
ricordi chi sono       
ti amo, ti amo,ti amo       
ti amo ti amo       
dammi il tuo vino leggero...       
che hai fatto quando non c'ero       
e le lenzuola di lino       
dammi il sonno di un bambino       
Che "ta" sogna cavalli e si gira       
e un po' di lavoro       
fammi abbracciare una donna       
che stira cantando.       
E poi fatti un po' prendere       
in giro       
prima di fare l'amore       
vesti la rabbia di pace       
e sottane sulla luce.       
io ti amo,       
ti amo, ti amo       
ti amo, ti amo ...
Ti amo, God how I love you so      
My heart just won't let go       
Day after day I'm still holding on       
Even though you're gone       
Ti amo, wasn't I good to you?       
I did all that I could do       
To make you want to be here with me       
I thought you loved me       
I can't believe you could just turn and leave       
You did it so easily       
You pulled my world out from under me       
Look what you've done to me       
How could you end it this way       
After the love that we made?       
God how I wish you had stayed       
Can't you see that I just want you back?       
Ti amo, I never had a clue that I was losing you       
You never once let me know you were letting me go       
Oh, I guess it was there in your eyes       
Guess it was there in your sighs       
Guess it was there in your lies       
I was blind then, couldn't face the end       
Ti amo, thought we'd go on and on       
Thought we had something strong       
You pulled my world out from under me       
Look what you've done to me       
How could you end it this way       
After the love that we made?       
God how I wish you had stayed       
Can't you see that I just want you back?       
Ti amo, God how I love you so
   
My heart just won't let go      
Day after day I'm still holding on       
Even though you're gone       
Guess it was there in your eyes       
Guess it was there in your sighs       
Guess it was there in your lies       
I was blind then, couldn't face the end       
Ti amo, thought we'd go on and on       
Thought we had something strong       
You pulled my world out from under me       
Look what you've done to me       
How could you end it this way       
After the love that we made?       
God how I wish you had stayed       
Can't you see that I just want you back?       
Ti amo, wasn't I good to you?       
Did all that I could do       
To make you want to be here with me       
I thought you loved me       
I can't believe you could just turn and leave       
You did it so easily       
You pulled my world out from under me       
Look what you've done to me       
Ti amo, God how I love you so       
My heart just won't let go       
Day after day I'm still holding on       
Even though you're gone ...       
Andrea Bocelli and Giorgia – Lo Vivo Per Lei – I Live For Her
Lyrics for Lo Vivo Per Lei in Italian then English from justsomelyrics I should point out that Giorgia is also singing in German, no translation for those parts.
Vivo per lei da quando sai      
la prima volta l'ho incontrata       
non mi ricordo come ma       
mi è entrata dentro e c'è restata       
Vivo per lei perché mi fa       
vibrare forte l'anima       
vivo per lei e non è un peso       
Vivo per lei anch'io lo sai       
e tu non esserne geloso       
lei è di tutti quelli che       
hanno un bisogno sempre acceso       
come uno stereo in camera       
di chi è da solo e adesso sa       
che è anche per lui, per questo       
io vivo per lei       
È una musa che ci invita       
a sfiorarla con le dita       
atraverso un pianoforte       
la morte è lontana       
io vivo per lei       
Vivo per lei che spesso sa       
essere dolce e sensuale       
a volte picchia in testa una       
è un pugno che non fa mai male       
Vivo per lei lo so mi fa       
girare di città in città       
soffrire un po' ma almeno io vivo       
È un dolore quando parte       
Vivo per lei dentro gli hotels       
Con piacere estremo cresce       
Vivo per lei nel vortice       
Attraverso la mia voce       
si espande e amore produce       
Vivo per lei nient'altro ho       
e quanti altri incontrerò       
che come me hanno scritto in viso       
io vivo per lei       
Io vivo per lei       
sopra un palco o contro ad un muro       
Vivo per lei al limite       
anche in un domani duro       
Vivo per lei al margine       
Ogni giorno una conquista       
la protagonista sarà sempre lei       
Vivo per lei perché oramai       
io non ho altra via d'uscita       
perché la musica lo sai       
da vero non l'ho mai tradita       
Vivo per lei perché mi da       
pausa e note in libertà       
Ci fosse un'altra vita la vivo       
la vivo per lei       
Vivo per lei la musica       
Io vivo per lei       
Vivo per lei è unica       
Io vivo per lei
I live for her, you know      
the first time I met her       
I do not remember how, but       
I came in and stayed there       
I live for her because she makes       
soul vibrate so strongly       
live for her and not a burden       
I live for her too, you know       
and do not be jealous       
she belongs to all those who       
have a need always on       
as a stereo in the bedroom       
to someone who is alone and now knows       
which is also for him, for this       
I live for her       
She is a muse who invites us       
to brush with your fingers       
Through a piano       
death is far away       
I live for her       
I live for her who often knows       
be sweet and sensual       
sometimes she stuns a       
is a blow that never hurts       
I live for her, I know I am       
travel from town to town       
suffer a bit 'but at least I live       
It is painful when she leaves       
I live in hotels for her       
Grows with supreme pleasure       
I live for her in the vortex       
Through my voice       
expands and produces love       
I live for you I have nothing else       
and others who meet       
like me who have written on their faces       
I live for her       
I live for her       
on a dais or against a wall       
I live for her to the limit       
even in a harsh tomorrow       
I live for you on the edge       
Every day a conquest;       
the protagonist will always be her       
I live for her because now       
I have no other way out       
because the music you know       
to be true I never betrayed       
I live for her because she gives me       
pause and notes with freedom       
If there were another life I'd live       
I live for her       
I live for her music       
I live for her       
I live for you is unique       
I live for her
Luciano Ligabue - Regalami il Tuo Sogno – Entrust Me With Your Dream
No need to include the lyrics separately as they appear on screen in Italian and English. 
Laura Pausini – Ascolta Il Tuo Cuore – Listen To Your Heart
Lyrics for Ascolta Il Tuo Cuore in Italian then English from lyricstranslate
Ehi adesso come stai?      
Tradita da una storia finita       
E di fronte a te l'ennesima salita.       
Un po' ti senti sola,       
Nessuno che ti possa ascoltare,       
Che divida con te i tuoi guai,       
Mai! tu non molare mai!       
Rimani come sei,       
Insegui il tuo destino,       
Perch tutto il dolore che hai dentro       
Non potrai mai cancellare il tuo cammino       
E allora scoprirai       
Che la storia di ogni nostro minuto       
Appartiene soltanto a noi.       
Ma se ancora resterai,       
Persa senza una ragione       
In un mare di perch
Dentro te ascolta il tuo cuore      
E nel silenzio troverai le parole.       
Chiudi gli occhi e poi tu lasciati andare,       
Prova a arrivare dentro il pianeta del cuore
difficile capire      
Qual la cosa giusta da fare       
Se ti batte nella testa un'emozione.       
L'orgoglio che ti piglia,       
Le notti in cui il rimorso ti sveglia       
Per la paura di sbagliare,       
Ma se ti ritroverai       
Senza stelle da seguire       
Tu non rinunciare mai
Credi in te! Ascolta il tuo cuore!      
Fai quel che dice anche se fa soffrire.       
Chiudi gli occhi e poi tu lasciati andare,       
Prova a volare oltre questo dolore.
Non ti ingannerai      
Se ascolti il tuo cuore,       
Apri le braccia fino quasi a toccare       
Ogni mano, ogni speranza, ogni sogno che vuoi       
Perch poi ti porter fino al cuore di ognuno di noi.
Ogni volta, che non sai cosa fare,      
Prova a volare, dentro il pianeta del cuore.
Tu tu prova a volare      
Do do do dov' il pianeta del cuore.
Tu tu tu dentro il pianeta del cuore
Hey, how are you now?      
Betrayed by a story that has ended       
and in front of you the way out       
you feel alone a little bit       
there is no one to listen to you       
that shares your problems with you       
never! dont let it go ever       
stay as you are       
follow your destiny       
because all the pain that you have inside       
can never cancel your way       
and now you'll discover       
that the story of our every minute       
belongs only to us       
but if you still remain       
lost without a reason       
in a sea of 'why'
listen to your heart inside of you      
and in the silence you'll find the words       
close the eyes and then go away       
try to come to the planet of your heart
it's difficult to understand      
what is the right thing to do       
if the emotion hits you in the head       
the pride that takes you       
the nights in which remorse wakes you up       
for the fear of making an error       
but if you find yourself       
without a star to follow       
dont ever give up
Believe in yourself! Listen to your heart!      
do what it says, even if it makes you suffer       
close the eyes, and let yourself go       
try to fly over this pain
You wont deceive yourself      
if you listen to your heart       
open your arms to touch       
every hand, every hope, every dream that you want       
because later it will take you to every heart
everytime, when you dont know what to do      
try to fly, to the plant of the heart
you, you, try to fly      
to the planet of your heart
you, you, you to the plant of the heart
More Sunday Songs can be found by visiting 5 Minutes Just for Me

Image from Five Minutes Just For Me
Buono Domenica Tutti – Buon San Valentino
This is the image and final words that I used in my Valentine post last year, to read what else I had to say visit the post here.
LOVE IS FOR EVERY DAY NOT JUST ST VALENTINES




These songs are extraordinary, I love the passion that seems to be inbuilt into the Italian language. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteJacinta
I see we have different choices! (Except for Tozzi). But that's why they make so many different kinds of music, something to please everyone!
ReplyDeletelivemorenow@ Welcome, I am delighted you enjoyed the songs today, hope to have you drop by again.
ReplyDeleteLindy,
ReplyDeleteThese beautiful songs set the right mood with romantic and passionate lyrics. I love you choice. Thank you.
Swinging by from 5 Minutes Just for Me. Beautiful songs in a beautiful language! Music transcends language barriers. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely songs. I especially like "Vivo per lei" and your Valentine's Day message. Have a great day. x
ReplyDeleteI love all of these! It is always so nice when you post music. I realy appreciate it and I know it takes quite some time to put this post together. Happy Valentine's Day! Have a great day my friend!
ReplyDeleteMama Hen
Hope you have been enjoying your stay in Australia. It must be nice to be in the warm sun.
ReplyDeleteI have been back to your site a couple of times to listen to the music. I expecially like the first two. I only have one tape of Bocelli's and I have about worn it out - time to upgrade to a CD. Your first song cuts straight to the heart - so sad but beautiful, and the video is very pleasing to watch.
Happy VD!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I just love Andre" and that song...Oh it makes my heart beat so fast!
ReplyDeleteHave a great Valentines Day!
Buon San Valentino!
ReplyDeleteE xx
Great post today! Thanks for sharing all of these songs...they're great! I especially like the last one by Laura Pausini.
ReplyDeleteWith love- today and always!
Gorgeous songs, Linda. :-) Both tragic and heartwarming. :-)
ReplyDeleteWelshcakes@ It is hard to beat Andrea Bocelli, thanks for the Valentine wishes.
ReplyDeleteMamaHen@ Thanks so much for your appreciation:)
Eleonora@ Grazie xx
RamblingTart@ Glad you agree that was how I felt about them.
Hang on...I thought French was the language of love... However, even I have to admit that Italian sounds beautiful, especially when sung. I hope you've had a lovely Valentine's Day? Thanks so much for your great comment today, it (in return) made my day ;-) Wishing you a good week xo
ReplyDeleteTuto belissimo!
ReplyDeleteI love them all but never heard of Luciano.
Umberto has the most romantic voice.
More beautiful Italian music...thanks for taking the time to post this for me...I mean for us! I really love it and look forward to these posts! We watched the movie, Letters to Juliet last night...SO many gorgeous scenes of Italy! I can't wait to see it again! ♥
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's!
ReplyDeleteOh the Andrea Bocelli and Giorgia song Lo Vivo per lei was beautiful!
I've heard Giorgia before... my cousin's daughter loves her music... I also love her size 0 figure!
Wishing you love and joy every day of the year!
*blessings*
Maria
Maria@ Thankyou for your lovely comment, happy you enjoyed my Valentine choices.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right Lindy Lou, Love is for every day not just valentine's! I am glad we celebrate it all the same as it so lovely to hear beautiful songs like these. It's funny how I can't understand the language but I know that these songs are romantic. Love really can expressed in so many ways!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes and thanks so much for linking up to Sunday Song!
Natasha.