Una donna per amico [English translation]

It's possible that I don't know what I am saying

choosing you - a woman - for a friend

but my job is living a life

whether it's ordinary or unknown

I love you, strong, weak companion

that sometimes learns and sometimes teaches.

Excitement is a symptom of love

which we don't know how to renounce.

The consequences often makes us suffer,

we have to console each other at turns

and you dear friend console me

because we are always left on our own

You are in love with who?

Too obedient, not right for you.

I know, I become unappealing

But that's always better than a hypocrite

Okay, do as you wish. My advices never.

I give up, do as you wish

We'll meet as usual afterwords

But what a disaster, I curse myself

I chose you - a woman - for a friend

But my job is living a life

whether it is ordinary or unknown

I hate you strong, weak, companion

that rarely learns and teaches too much

There is no gum yet that doesn't puncture

You're the putty, my old friend

I am the patch, but what a shame!

What does it matter, it's your turn, go ahead, dream

I love you, strong, weak companion

That sometimes learns and sometimes teaches.

Am I in love? Yes, a little.

I went nuts? I don't deny it.

According to you, they are all a bit squalid.

Jealousy is not allowed.

You know what I want, you won't stop me.

What a jinx you are!

If needed, you can always laugh afterwords

But what a disaster, I curse myself

I chose you - a woman - for a friend,

But my job is living a life

whether it is ordinary or unknown

I love you strong, weak companion

that sometimes learns and sometimes teaches.

• Artist:Lucio Battisti
• Album:Una donna per amico (1978)