An English version of “Brividi” by Mahmood & Blanco, the winning song of Sanremo 2022 and Italian entry in Eurovision 2022. (This amazing song right here: )
This is not an exact translation of the Italian lyrics. I’ve tried to stay close in meaning and imagery, while making the English lyrics fit the rhythm and rhyme structure of the original. Full lyrics in pinned comment below.
Original composed by Michelangelo, Mahmood & Blanco , lyrics by Mahmood & Blanco. Universal Music / Island Records.
English lyrics, vocals: Betty Evans
Keyboard: Iestyn Parry
Arrangement by Iestyn, based on the excellent karaoke version by pianocoveritalia:
Recorded at The Green Room, Hobart, by Michael Shelley, and mixed by Justin “Ted” Everett.
Still photos from live performance at OGAE Australia’s Melbourne Pre-Party, 23 Apr 2022, at the Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda, from video by Jamie Williams.
I’m a huge fan of Brividi, and I think Mahmood is a genius. I put a lot of care into these lyrics, and given a chance I will speak at length about the decisions it takes to translate a song in a way that works with the music 🙂
More translations / covers on my channel, Betty Eurovision, including Soldi, Tout L’Univers, and Amar Pelos Dois.
All the best to Mahmood and Blanco at Eurovision 2022!
I do not intend to monetise this video.