Ever felt like you don't quite fit in? In "Voglia Di Vivere," which means "Desire to Live," Angelina Mango sings about this exact feeling. She starts her day thinking, "I'm not like them," and sees herself not as a person going to a job, but as a "fountain pen," a tool to leave a mark and give meaning to others, especially those struggling. The song captures the messy, beautiful contradictions of being human: we have a "desire to live" and a "fear of dying," and sometimes, it's the other way around.
This desire for life isn't about needing things like food or sleep. Instead, it's sparked by a special person who represents "all the roads I haven't traveled." This person makes her feel an intense "desire to live" that is so powerful, basic needs don't seem important anymore. It's a song about finding your reason to embrace life fully, not in material things, but in connection and the possibilities another person can open up for you.
Angelina Mango is a talented Italian singer and songwriter born in 2001 in Maratea, Basilicata. Daughter of the renowned singer Mango and former Matia Bazar vocalist Laura Valente, she grew up in a rich musical environment that deeply influenced her artistry. Starting her music journey at a young age, Angelina gained recognition with her singles "Ci pensiamo domani" and "Che t'o dico a fa'", both hitting the top ten on the Italian singles chart in 2023.
Her 2023 EP Voglia di vivere reached number two on the Italian Albums Chart. Angelina's breakthrough came when she won the Sanremo Music Festival 2024 with her hit "La noia", earning the honor of representing Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, where she secured an impressive 7th place. Known for her emotive vocals and pop sensibility, Angelina Mango continues to enchant audiences across Italy and beyond.