Tutta La Vita

Lucio Dalla

About Tutta La Vita

"Tutta la Vita" ("All Life Long") is a song written and first performed by Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla. It was released in 1984 as the first single from his studio album Viaggi Organizzati, produced by Mauro Malavasi. This song is about a man searching for freedom all his life, trying not to fall in love, only to have a good time. For the Spanish-language market, two cover versions were released, and both peaked at number-one in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart, the first by Cuban singer Franco and another by Mexican performer Emmanuel, spending three weeks each at the top position, being the first time (and only) in the Hot Latin Tracks chart history that two versions of the same song succeeded one another at the top. To date, it is uncertain who released the first cover version of the single. 


Year:
2006
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Tutta la vita, con questo orribile rumore
Su e giù o nel mezzo delle scale
Le spalle contro quella porta
Tutta la vita, a far suonare un pianoforte

Lasciandoci dentro anche le dita
Su e giù o nel mezzo la tastiera
Siamo sicuri che era musica
Tutta la vita, a provare a dirti che partivo

O che partivo o che morivo
Domani compro un bel violino
E una camicia di velluto e ti saluto e ti saluto
Come un pallone che si è perduto

Al limite fisico del racconto
O dentro un cielo tropicale
O come i palloni di una volta
Che rotolavano sulle scale fino alla porta ta ta ta

Tutta la vita, senza mai chiudere una porta
Salutando gli ultimi capelli
E con un ghigno criminale
Come sarebbe fammi un esempio, un esempio

Tutta la vita, senza nemmeno un paragone
Fin dalla prima discoteca
Lasciando a casa il cuore o sulle scale
Siamo sicuri della musica?

So la musica ma la musica
Tutta la vita, telefonista e moribondo
Piacevolmente addormentato
Su e giù o nel buio di un divano

Tutta la vita, al centro della confusione
O dentro il palmo di una mano no no no no no no
Ma senza niente di meccanico
Come un pallone che si è perduto
Io ti saluto, io ti saluto

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Lucio Dalla

Lucio Dalla Grand Officer OMRI (4 March 1943 – 1 March 2012) was a popular Italian singer-songwriter, musician and actor. He also played clarinet and keyboards. more »

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Written by: Lucio Dalla

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10 facts about this song

Release Date and Album
"Tutta la Vita" is a popular song by Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla, which was released in 1984 as part of the album titled "Viaggi Organizzati".
Lyrics Origin
The lyrics of the song are inspired by Dalla's personal life, making the song semi-autobiographical. Dalla said that he wrote the song based on his experiences and the lessons he had learned throughout his life.
Languages
Following its popularity in Italy, "Tutta La Vita" has been translated into several languages. Notable versions include English, French, and Spanish.
Music Style
'Tutta la Vita' showcases Lucio Dalla's versatility with a fusion of pop and folk musical styles. Its upbeat rhythm, combined with meaningful lyrics, made it a favorite among fans.
Progressive Themes
Considering that it was a song from the '80s, the song's encouraging listeners to defy the norm and live their lives freely was considered pretty progressive for the time.
International Success
The French version of the song, sung by Quebec singer Julie Masse, reached the number one spot on Quebec's pop chart in 1992.
Tribute
After Lucio Dalla's death in 2012, many Italian artists paid tribute to him by covering the song, reflecting its persisting popularity and influence in Italian music culture.
Reinterpretation
Notably, Italian singer Oliver Onions covered 'Tutta la Vita' in more of a reggae style, demonstrating the song's adaptability across different music genres.
Cover Versions
Renowned artists such as Laura Pausini and Gianni Morandi have performed cover versions of "Tutta la Vita", further cementing its iconic status.
Legacy
Appreciated for its rawness and authenticity, ‘Tutta la Vita’ is regarded as an emblematic song in Italian pop music history and remains one of Lucio Dalla's most recognized and beloved works.

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