Behind The Tracks: ANDRZEJ CITOWICZ - 2 Christmas Songs (Singles) (2025)

THE ITALIAN CONNECTION

The decision to record in Italian was never in question. Citowicz's wife is half Italian, half Egyptian—a cultural fusion that shapes their household, their worldview, and now, their music.

"She wrote the lyrics with her Nonna in her mind and heart," Citowicz explains, his voice softening. "Her Italian grandmother—that connection runs so deep. When she writes in Italian, when she sings in Italian, you can hear generations of tradition, of family, of love passed down through language. I wanted the world to hear that."

He laughs when describing the recording process. "She trained me like a soldier with my Italian pronunciation. I have to apologize—'sorry for my pronunciation'—but she was tough! She wouldn't let me get away with anything. Every word had to be right, had to honor the language properly. That's who she is—when she commits to something, she commits completely."

The result is music that sounds authentically Italian while maintaining Citowicz's signature rock sensibility—a true collaboration where neither culture dominates, but both shine.

TWO SONGS, TWO MESSAGES:

"Notte Di Stelle" (Night of Stars) embodies the wonder and magic of the Christmas season. Drawing inspiration from the melodic craftsmanship of Desmond Child and Jon Bon Jovi—Citowicz's longtime songwriting heroes—the song balances rock energy with Italian warmth.

"I wanted this song to capture that feeling of Christmas Eve," Citowicz describes. "When you look up at the stars and believe, even for a moment, that magic is real. That's what 'Notte Di Stelle' is about—that sense of wonder, that hope, that belief in something bigger than ourselves. My wife's voice brings such warmth to it. These songs aren't pure hard rock—they keep the spirit of rock and pop but embrace the Italian language and the soul of the holiday season."

"Un Altro Domani" (Another Tomorrow) carries a different, equally powerful message—one of hope and resilience that resonates particularly deeply given Citowicz's recent journey through grief.

"This song is about new beginnings," he explains. "It's dedicated to everyone who's lost hope, who's struggling to find faith in life again. After losing Jonasz, I understand that darkness intimately. But 'Un Altro Domani' says that even when life has been unkind, even when you can't see the way forward, there's always another tomorrow. There's always light at the end of the tunnel. My wife has been my light through that tunnel. She's been my strength through the darkest time imaginable. This song is our way of saying to everyone else who's struggling—keep going. Another tomorrow is coming. Better days exist, even when you can't see them yet."