Io sono uno [English translation]

I am someone

who speaks too little, that is true—

but, in the world, there are already many people

who talk, talk, talk constantly—

who claim to need to make themselves heard—

and who have nothing to say.

I am someone

who smiles seldom, that is true—

but there already are so many

who constantly laugh and smile

but then they never tell you

what they are thinking.

I am someone

who refuses to say just which woman is mine, that is true—

because I do not admire people

who first beg for a bit of love

and then, as soon as they get it,

announce it to the world.

I am someone

who does not hide his ideas, that is true—

because I do not like those

who want to get along with everyone

and who change their tune whenever necessary

to make a living.

• Artist:Luigi Tenco
• Album:Tenco (1966)