Una storia importante [English translation]

How many excuses have I invented

just to always do things in my own way,

thus avoiding an important story,

since I did not want to

find myself already a grownup.

How many people have I met,

how many stories, how many friendships.

But now I want more, an important story,

that which you are, perhaps it is, you.

Stop yourself a moment, speak clearly

like you've never done before,

tell me a little bit who you are.

I cannot free myself,

this life, you know, disturbs me.

How I would like to have you!

How much I would like to have you!

I open my hands to accept you,

(but a thought carries me away),

while you close them to defend yourself,

(some fear is also a bit mine).

Perhaps we still need to grow,

(perhaps it's an alibi or a lie),

if I look for you, you hide yourself

then come back.

Stop yourself a moment, speak clearly,

place your eyes inside mine.

How I would like to have you!

I cannot free myself,

this life, you know, disturbs me.

How I would like to have you!

How much I would like to have you!

• Artist:Eros Ramazzotti
• Album:Cuori Agitati (1985)