Sbagliare means "to make a mistake" or "to err". While it might seem like a common word, its usage in this song is particularly poignant and sets a reflective tone.
Ornella Vanoni sings, "Vorrei non sbagliare" (I wish I wouldn't make a mistake), expressing a deep desire for perfection in her love and commitment. This word captures the vulnerability and earnestness of the singer, making it an engaging entry point into the song's emotional depth.
Ornella Vanoni sings a promise that never asks to be returned. "Per te spenderei la mia vita, in cambio di niente" ("I'd spend my whole life for you, for nothing back") sets the terms up front: she isn't negotiating, she's committing to lose the trade and stay anyway. The hook, "Io ti darò di più, di più, molto di più" ("I'll give you more, more, so much more"), repeats like a vow she's making mostly to herself, each repetition pushing past what would be reasonable.
She knows what this looks like from the outside. "Le parole sono parole, e tu puoi anche non credermi" ("Words are just words, and you might not believe me") admits the promise sounds cheap the moment it's spoken — and she says it anyway, because "che vuoi che m'importi un tuo dubbio" ("why should I care about your doubt") if he stays. It's devotion with no leverage, sung over a rising, string-heavy arrangement that treats the giving itself as the whole reward.