The Riddle
Gigi D'Agostino · L'amour Toujours
I got two strong arms
blessings of babylon
time to carry on and try
for sins and false alarms
so to america the brave
wise men save
(Chorus)
near a tree by a river
there's a hole in the ground
where an old man of Aran
goes around and around
and his mind is a beacon
in the veil of the night
for a strange kind of fashion
there's a wrong and a right
he'll never, ever fight over you
(Bridge)
I got time to kill
sly looks in corridors
without a plan of yours
a blackbird sings on bluebird hill
thanks to the calling of the wild
wise men's child.
I got plans for us
nights in the scullery
and days instead of me
I only know what to discuss
oh for anything but light
wise men fighting over you
it's not me you see
pieces of valentine
with just a song of mine
to keep from burning history
seasons of gasoline and gold
wise men fold
(Chorus)
near a tree by a river
there's a hole in the ground
where an old man of Aran
goes around and around
and his mind is a beacon
in the veil of the night
for a strange kind of fashion
there's a wrong and a right
he'll never, never fight over you
(Bridge)
I got time to kill
sly looks in corridors
without a plan of yours
a blackbird sings on bluebird hill
thanks to the calling of the wild
wise men's child.
The Riddle
Italian dance music icon Gigi D'Agostino delivers a high-energy track with The Riddle, a standout recording from his 1999 album L'amour Toujours. Following the massive global success of his signature anthem, this song showcases D'Agostino's mastery of the Italo dance genre, blending driving electronic beats with melodic hooks designed for the dance floor. The track exemplifies the artist's ability to craft infectious rhythms that define the late nineties club scene. As part of a celebrated discography that includes hits like L'Amour Toujours and I'll Fly With You, The Riddle reinforces D'Agostino's reputation as a pivotal figure in European dance music. The recording captures the vibrant, euphoric spirit of his live performances, offering listeners a seamless blend of techno influences and pop sensibilities that have secured his lasting influence in the industry.