Una Donna Per Amico

Lucio Battisti

About Una Donna Per Amico

"Una donna per amico" (Italian for "A Woman as a Friend") is a song composed by Lucio Battisti and Mogol, and performed by Lucio Battisti. It was released as a single in October 1978, with "Nessun dolore" as B-side. The single peaked at first place fourteen consecutive weeks on the Italian hit parade between November 1978 and February 1979. It was the second most sold single of the year in Italy, behind Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive"."Una donna per amico" was covered by several artists, including Mina, Giorgia, Rosario Fiorello. It named a 1998 television series starring Elisabetta Gardini and a 2014 film directed by Giovanni Veronesi and starred by Fabio De Luigi and Laetitia Casta. 


Year:
2002
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Puo' darsi ch'io non sappia cosa dico
Scegliendo te una donna per amico
Ma il mio mestiere e' vivere la vita
Che sia di tutti I giorni
Sconosciuta
Ti amo forte debole compagna
Che qualche volte impara
E a volte insegna
L'eccitazione e' il sintomo d'amore
Al quale non sappiamo rinunciare
Le conseguenze spesso fan soffrire
A turno ci dobbiamo
Consolare
E tu amica cara mi consoli
Perche' ci ritroviamo
Sempre soli
Ti sei innamorato di chi?
Troppo docile non fa' per te
Lo so' divento antipatico
Ma e'sempre meglio che ipocrita
Daccordo fai come vuoi
I miei consigli mai
Mi arrendo fa come vuoi, ci ritroviamo
Come al solito poi
Ma che disastro io mi maledico
Ho scelto te, una donna per amico
Ma il mio mestiere e' vivere la vita
Che 

Sia di tutti I giorni
Sconosciuta
Ti odio forte debole compagna
Che poche volte impara
E troppo insegna
Non c'e'una gomma ancor che non si buca
Il mastice sei tu mia vecchia amica
Ooh, la pezza sono io ma che vergogna
Che importa tocca a te
Avanti sogna
Ti amo forte debole compagna
Che qualche volta impara
E a volte insegna
Mi sono innamorato si un po'
Rincoglionito non dico no
Per te son tutte un po' squallide
La gelosia non e' lecita
Quello che voglio lo sai
Non mi fermerai
Che menagramo che sei eventualmente poi
Sempre ridere poi
Ma che disastro io mi maledico
Ho scelto te, una donna per amico
Ma il mio mestiere e' vivere la vita
Che sia di tutti I giorni
Sconosciuta
Ti amo forte debole compagna
Che qualche volta impara
E a volte insegna.

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Lucio Battisti

Lucio Battisti (5 March 1943 – 9 September 1998) was an Italian singer-songwriter (cantautore). He is considered to be one of the best-known and most influential musicians and authors in Italian pop/rock music history. more »

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Written by: Lucio Battisti, Giulio Rapetti Mogol

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22 facts about this song

Song Title and Artist
"Una Donna per Amico" is a song written and performed by legendary Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Battisti.
Album Information
It was released as the title track of his 1978 album. This was the tenth album released by Battisti.
Chart Success
Despite being released in the late 70's, "Una Donna per Amico" managed to maintain its popularity over the years. The album itself reached the top of the charts in Italy.
Song Genre
The song is recognized as a classic Italian Pop song, showcasing Battisti's signature sound and style.
Song Theme
"Una Donna per Amico", translated as "A Woman as a Friend", dives into the concept of friendship between a man and a woman.
Collaboration
The lyrics for "Una Donna per Amico" were written by Mogol, Battisti's most frequent collaborator. Mogol and Battisti had worked together for several years and were known for their successful partnerships.
Critical Acclaim
Critics highly praised "Una Donna per Amico" for its lyrical depth, memorable melody, and the emotional resonance of Battisti's vocals.
Legacy
Over the years, "Una Donna per Amico" has aged into a classic, remembered and admired for being a representative piece of Battisti's musical legacy.
Covers and Performances
Due to its popularity, the song has been covered and performed by several artists over the years, both from Italy and internationally.
Music Video
A music video for the song was released and it is noted for its simplicity, focusing solely on Lucio Battisti performing the song.
Awards and Recognition
Though there are no specific awards associated with the song itself, it certainly bolstered the already successful career of Lucio Battisti, and is regularly highlighted as one of his must-listen tracks.
Personal Significance
Battisti once expressed that "Una Donna per Amico" held personal significance for him, but he preferred to keep the details private. The deep emotional resonance present in the song gives some credit to this statement.
Artist Background
Lucio Battisti was one of Italy's most renowned songwriters and composers, greatly contributing to the country's pop music scene. "Una Donna per Amico" is one of his well-known songs.
Song Release
"Una Donna per Amico" is the title track of Battisti's homonymous studio album, which was released in 1978.
Lyricist Association
The lyrics for "Una Donna per Amico" were written by Mogol, the perfect complement to Battisti's music, and the two were a successful artistic partnership for many years.
Chart Success
Upon its release, "Una Donna per Amico" accomplished massive chart success in Italy. The entire album stayed in the first position in the Italian chart for 8 consecutive weeks.
Song Theme
"Una Donna per Amico" explores the complicated concept of platonic relationships and friendships between men and women, a very modern and progressive topic considering the time period it was released.
Song Structure
The song is more than five minutes long, making it one of the lengthier popular songs of its era.
Reception
The song, and the album it belongs to, received positive reviews for its progressive sound, lyrical complexity, and Battisti's emotional and evocative vocal performance.
Legacy
"Una Donna per Amico" remains a classic of Italian pop music and is still often played on Italian radio. It has also been covered by various artists over the years.
Record Label
The song, along with the whole album, was released under the label Numero Uno, a well-known Italian record label.
Soundtrack Appearance
The song "Una Donna per Amico" was used in the soundtrack for the 2016 Italian movie "L'estate addosso", which shows its enduring popularity and cultural relevance.

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