“Durar” is Laura Pausini’s heartfelt celebration of a love that feels both everyday and extraordinary at once. Singing in Spanish, the Italian superstar paints cozy scenes of late-night talks in bed, city lights shrinking beneath them, and a noche estrellada entre chimeneas where two souls finally find each other. The narrator marvels that her partner is different from the rest of the world: he drops everything when she is afraid, never doubts when things get rough, and lifts her so high that the bustling city below looks like a tiny dot. In this altitude of affection, they imagine many possible “lives” together—one they have planned, one to believe in, one to invent, one to truly understand—and, most importantly, one that will last in both of them.
Beneath its tender imagery lies a joyful urgency: “Elígeme esta noche… llámame bambina… vuelve a casa.” Pausini’s protagonist pleads for commitment, for daring, for the promise of growing a family after dinner. The song blends romantic devotion with playful intimacy, reminding us that real love isn’t just poetic metaphors; it’s also the shared doorway light when you come home late and the laughter that turns future fears into stardust. In short, “Durar” is an anthem to a relationship strong enough to soar above life’s rooftops yet warm enough to keep the night glowing between them.
Laura Pausini (born 16 May 1974 in Faenza, Italy) is a renowned Italian pop singer celebrated for her powerful vocals and heartfelt ballads. She rose to fame in 1993 after winning the newcomer section at the Sanremo Music Festival with her hit song La solitudine, which became an international success and an Italian pop classic.
Since her breakthrough, Laura has released fifteen studio albums and performed in multiple languages including Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and English. She has sold over 70 million records worldwide, earning prestigious awards such as a Grammy and a Golden Globe for her original song Io sì (Seen) from the film The Life Ahead. Besides singing, Pausini has appeared as a coach and judge on various international TV music competitions.
Widely regarded as one of Italy's most successful artists, Laura Pausini continues to captivate audiences globally with her emotive performances and commitment to her musical craft.