Fiumi Di Parole
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"Fiumi di parole" is a song by Italian
duo Jalisse
, made up of Alessandra Drusian and Fabio Ricci. The song was the winner of the Sanremo Music Festival
in Sanremo
, Italy
, and later went on to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 1997
in Dublin, Ireland
, being the last Italian entry in the contest for over a decade.
The song is a dramatic ballad, in which the lead singer tells her lover that "rivers of words" have come between them. She claims not to understand what he is saying anymore, and believes that she is losing his respect. Despite this, she tells him "I'll give you my heart, if you want/If you can, speak to it now", implying that there is still some hope for the relationship.
The song was performed ninth on the night of the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest, held on 3 May 1997, following the Netherlands
' Mrs. Einstein with "Niemand heeft nog tijd
" and preceding Spain
's Marcos Llunas
with "Sin rencor
". At the close of voting, it had received 114 points, placing 4th in a field of 25.
Following the contest, Italian broadcaster Radiotelevisione Italiana
(RAI) withdrew from the contest and did not return until 2011
. Thus, the song was succeeded as Italian representative
at the 2011 Contest
by Raphael Gualazzi
with "Madness of love
".
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
duo Jalisse
Jalisse
Jalisse is an Italian musical duo consisting of Alessandra Drusian and Fabio Ricci, who have been performing together for 14 years, and are still active....
, made up of Alessandra Drusian and Fabio Ricci. The song was the winner of the Sanremo Music Festival
Festival della canzone italiana
The Festival della canzone italiana di Sanremo is a popular Italian song contest, held annually in the city of Sanremo, in Italy, and consisting of a competition amongst previously unreleased songs...
in Sanremo
Sanremo
Sanremo or San Remo is a city with about 57,000 inhabitants on the Mediterranean coast of western Liguria in north-western Italy. Founded in Roman times, the city is best known as a tourist destination on the Italian Riviera. It hosts numerous cultural events, such as the Sanremo Music Festival...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, and later went on to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 1997
Eurovision Song Contest 1997
The Eurovision Song Contest 1997, was the 42nd Eurovision Song Contest and it was held at the Point Theatre Dublin, Ireland, on 3 May 1997. Boyzone member Ronan Keating and Carrie Crowley were the presenters of the show....
in Dublin, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
, being the last Italian entry in the contest for over a decade.
The song is a dramatic ballad, in which the lead singer tells her lover that "rivers of words" have come between them. She claims not to understand what he is saying anymore, and believes that she is losing his respect. Despite this, she tells him "I'll give you my heart, if you want/If you can, speak to it now", implying that there is still some hope for the relationship.
The song was performed ninth on the night of the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest, held on 3 May 1997, following the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
' Mrs. Einstein with "Niemand heeft nog tijd
Niemand Heeft Nog Tijd
"Niemand heeft nog tijd" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997, performed in Dutch by Mrs. Einstein....
" and preceding Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
's Marcos Llunas
Marcos Llunas
Marcos Gómez Llunas is a Spanish singer-songwriter who has been successful in southern Europe and Latin America and is known for his participation in the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest....
with "Sin rencor
Sin rencor
"Sin rencor" was the Spanish entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 1997, performed in Spanish by Marcos Llunas. Llunas was also the composer and lyricist of the song....
". At the close of voting, it had received 114 points, placing 4th in a field of 25.
Following the contest, Italian broadcaster Radiotelevisione Italiana
RAI
RAI — Radiotelevisione italiana S.p.A. known until 1954 as Radio Audizioni Italiane, is the Italian state owned public service broadcaster controlled by the Ministry of Economic Development. Rai is the biggest television company in Italy...
(RAI) withdrew from the contest and did not return until 2011
Eurovision Song Contest 2011
The Eurovision Song Contest 2011 was the 56th annual Eurovision Song Contest and was won by Eldar & Nigar performing "Running Scared" for Azerbaijan. The event took place in the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, following Germany's win in the previous year...
. Thus, the song was succeeded as Italian representative
Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest
Italy participated in the Eurovision Song Contest frequently from 1956 to 1997. It was one of only seven countries that competed at the very first contest...
at the 2011 Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2011
The Eurovision Song Contest 2011 was the 56th annual Eurovision Song Contest and was won by Eldar & Nigar performing "Running Scared" for Azerbaijan. The event took place in the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, following Germany's win in the previous year...
by Raphael Gualazzi
Raphael Gualazzi
Raffaele Gualazzi , better known as Raphael Gualazzi, is an Italian singer and pianist.-Love Outside the Window:...
with "Madness of love
Follia d'amore
"Follia d'amore" is a song by Raphael Gualazzi. The song was the winner of the Sanremo Festival in the newcomer artists' section and also won the Critics' "Mia Martini" Award for newcomers....
".