"Sinceramente" (Italian pronunciation: [sintʃeraˈmente]; transl. "Sincerely") is a song by Italian singer Annalisa. It was released on 7 February 2024 through Warner Music Italy, and was included in the digital re-issue of her eighth studio album E poi siamo finiti nel vortice.[1][2] The song competed in the 74th Sanremo Music Festival, Italy's musical festival which doubles also as a selection of the act for Eurovision Song Contest, where it placed third in the grand final.[3][4]
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| Single by Annalisa | ||||
| from the album E poi siamo finiti nel vortice | ||||
| Released | 7 February 2024 | |||
| Genre | Dance-pop | |||
| Length | 3:35 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Italy | |||
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| "Sinceramente" on YouTube | ||||
A bilingual French-Italian version featuring Olivia Stone was released on 22 March 2024.[5] On 29 March 2024, Bob Sinclar released an official remix version of the song.[6] On 28 June 2024, the Spanish version of the song was released and sent to Spanish radio stations.[7]
Composition
editThe song was written by the singer herself with Paolo Antonacci and Davide Simonetta, a producer of the song with Zef.[8][9] In an interview for Donna Moderna, Annalisa explained the meaning of the song and its conception:[10]
"It is a song about freedom to be: in every manifestation, in every passage of life, in every state of mind. Free even to complain and be understood, rather than being judged or considered hysterical. ... It is a reflection born one night when I was not sleeping, as often happens to me, and I had this urgency to say, to tell. I felt the need to be understood, welcomed, listened to without prejudice."
Critic reception
editAndrea Laffranchi of Corriere della Sera described the song as a "pop anthem to female freedom", associating the sounds with Kylie Minogue's "Can't Get You Out of My Head", which "however, does not border on vintage references".[11] Silvia Danielli of Billboard Italia also referred to the song as a prosecution in "wanting to reclaim a path of personal freedom and independence" through 1980s sounds.[12] Patrizio Ruviglioni of Esquire Italia wrote that the song comes across with "straight bass drum" and "a kind of space age pop" reminiscent of Norwegian singer Aurora, and with "surprisingly long lyrics".[13]
Vanity Fair Italia reported that although the song is "less immediate" than "Mon amour" and "Bellissima", it comes across as "undoubtedly cool" in which she "sings about freedom: about taking herself seriously, being ambitious, crying, complaining and rejoicing."[14] In a less positive review, Fabio Fiume of All Music Italia wrote that the singer "could have dared more", since although he appreciates her vocal ability, it comes across as "nothing different beyond a song that works, playing with dance settings" in line with previous productions.[15]
Music video
editThe music video for the song, directed by Giulio Rosati, was released on 7 February 2024 through the singer's YouTube channel. The alter egos portrayed by the singer in the videos of "Bellissima", "Mon amour", and "Ragazza sola" appear in the video.[16]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Global 200 (Billboard)[17] | 95 |
| Global 200 Excl. US (Billboard)[18] | 36 |
| Italy (FIMI)[19] | 2 |
| Italy Airplay (EarOne)[20] | 1 |
| Romania (Romanian record charts)[21] | 14 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[22] | 6 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Italy (FIMI)[23] | 4× Platinum | 400,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Version(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| Various | February 7, 2024 | Original | [24] | ||
| Italy | Radio airplay | Warner Italy | [25] | ||
| Various | March 22, 2024 |
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| March 29, 2024 | Bob Sinclar Remix | [27] | |||
| June 28, 2024 | Spanish Version | [28] | |||
| Spain | Radio airplay | [29] |
References
edit- ^ "Annalisa in tour in estate: la cantante annuncia i concerti prima dell'inizio di Sanremo 2024". Fanpage.it (in Italian). 4 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Ascione, Arianna (6 February 2024). "«Sinceramente» di Annalisa, il significato del testo a Sanremo 2024". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Esposito, Cecilia (10 January 2024). "Annalisa a Sanremo 2024". TV Sorrisi e Canzoni (in Italian). Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Arianna Ascione (11 February 2024). "Sanremo 2024, la classifica definitiva e tutti i premi". Corriere della Sera. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ Lorenza Ferraro (21 March 2024). "Annalisa esce con "Sinceramente - French Version" con Olivia Stone". All Music Italia. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ "Annalisa in studio con Bob Sinclar per il remix di "Sinceramente"". Rockol. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Palao, Alberto (27 June 2024). "Así suena la versión española de 'Sinceramente' de Annalisa: el hit italiano de 2024". Los 40 (in Spanish). Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Gradi, Stefano (30 January 2024). "Il testo di "Sinceramente", la canzone di Annalisa a Sanremo 2024". TV Sorrisi e Canzoni (in Italian). Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Nasto, Vincenzo (6 February 2024). "Il testo e il significato di Sinceramente, la canzone di Annalisa a Sanremo 2024". Fanpage.it (in Italian). Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Gatti, Marta (6 February 2024). "Annalisa a Sanremo: «"Sinceramente" è un brano sulla libertà»". Donna Moderna. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Laffranchi, Andrea (15 January 2024). "Sanremo, i pre-ascolti: Volo, che banalità (5), fuori tempo Ricchi e Poveri (4,5), super Negramaro (8)". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ Silvia, Danielli (15 January 2024). "Come sono i brani di Sanremo 2024". Billboard Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Ruviglioni, Patrizio (15 January 2024). "Sanremo 2024 sarà il festival della cassa dritta (e altre anticipazioni dai pre-ascolti)". Esquire Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Oltolini, Chiara (15 January 2024). "Sanremo 2024: le pagelle delle canzoni in anteprima". Vanity Fair Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Fiume, Fabio (15 January 2024). "Festival di Sanremo 2024: le pagelle di All Music Italia ai brani in gara dopo l'ascolto in anteprima". All Music Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Colzi, Arianna (7 February 2024). "Annalisa con il caschetto e l'impermeabile rosso nel video di Sinceramente". Fanpage.it (in Italian). Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of February 24, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global Excl. US: Week of February 24, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Top Singoli – Classifica settimanale WK 6" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Classifica Airplay Radio Settimanale". EarOne. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Top 20 – Radio Romania – 14/03/2024". radioairplay.fm. 14 March 2024. Archived from the original on 14 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Annalisa – Sinceramente". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – Annalisa – Sinceramente" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Le canzoni di Sanremo 2024 alla conquista delle classifiche globali Billboard". Billboard Italia (in Italian). 22 February 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Fagioli, Roberto (6 February 2024). "Annalisa - Sinceramente (Radio Date: 07-02-2024)". EarOne (in Italian). Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Nasto, Vincenzo (22 March 2024). "Testo e traduzione di Sinceramente (versione francese), Annalisa all'assalto del pop europeo". Fanpage.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Annalisa: dopo la versione in francese arriva il remix di "Sinceramente" by Bob Sinclair". All Music Italia (in Italian). 28 March 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Annalisa: esce la versione spagnola di "Sinceramente"". Rockol (in Italian). 27 June 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Avilés Millán, Irina (28 June 2024). "Annalisa estrena la versión en español de 'Sinceramente' - Novedades". Los 40 (in Spanish). Retrieved 2 July 2024.