San Lorenzo (feat. Annalisa)

Alfa's song 'San Lorenzo (feat. Annalisa)' is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the emotional turmoil that accompanies these experiences. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship that has ended, leaving the protagonist grappling with feelings of longing and regret. The recurring imagery of a one-way ticket symbolizes the finality of the separation, while the search for the lost love underscores the depth of the emotional impact. The protagonist's sense of being on the 'wrong path' and feeling like it's the 'first day of school' suggests a profound disorientation and vulnerability.

The song delves into the complexities of memory and the pain of unfulfilled love. The protagonist carries a photo of the lost love, which 'cries paper tears,' a metaphor for the enduring sorrow and the tangible reminder of what once was. The contrast between the external summer and the internal winter highlights the emotional dissonance, where outward appearances of warmth and normalcy mask the inner coldness and desolation. This duality is further emphasized by the description of the loved one as 'beautiful like summer in Rome but cold like winter in Milan,' capturing the bittersweet nature of the memories.

The chorus, with its repetition of 'cadiamo giù' (we fall down), reinforces the theme of repeated emotional falls and the struggle to cope with the loss. The song also touches on the idea of permanence and impermanence, with the protagonist's name not being 'written in pencil,' signifying an indelible mark left by the relationship. The final verses reflect a sense of nostalgia and the difficulty of moving on, as the protagonist reminisces about shared moments and the simplicity of being together. 'San Lorenzo' is a heartfelt ballad that resonates with anyone who has experienced the pain of a lost love, capturing the essence of human vulnerability and the enduring impact of deep emotional connections.