Volevo averti per me [English translation]

I wanted you for myself—

but you know that is not possible.

I would only make you cry.

I would like to smile at you sweetly

without telling you the truth.

This is happiness—

but you know it lasts only a moment—

it will leave behind only tears.

But I wish that you

would not cry for me—

that you could be happy with me.

I have never seen anyone more beautiful than you.

I have never had anyone sweeter than you.

I wanted you for myself—

but for you I do not know how to cry—

and I would like to give you my soul—

but, if you are unhappy, ask me for love

I will give you everything I have.

• Artist:Luigi Tenco
• Album:Se Stasera Sono Qui (1967)