La Noia

Angelina Mango's song 'La Noia' delves into the theme of ennui, the feeling of intense boredom and dissatisfaction with life's monotony. The lyrics paint a picture of an individual who is creatively stuck, as evidenced by the opening lines about drawings that fail to come to life. This sense of inertia is juxtaposed with the societal expectation that life is precious and should be worn proudly, like a necklace. However, the protagonist's necklace is not adorned with pearls of wisdom but with colorful beads, symbolizing a more playful, perhaps less conventional, approach to life.

The song continues to explore the contrast between the expectations of growth and the reality of feeling trapped in a cycle of boredom. The reference to 'bimbe incasinate con i traumi' (messy girls with traumas) suggests a deeper layer of emotional complexity, indicating that the boredom might be a coping mechanism for underlying issues. The chorus, with its repetitive invocation of 'La noia' (The boredom), emphasizes the overwhelming nature of this feeling. The artist uses the metaphor of 'cumbia della noia' to describe a dance of boredom, suggesting that even in the midst of this ennui, there is a rhythm, a movement, a way to cope through music and dance.

The latter part of the song touches on the superficiality of social interactions and the pressure to conform to societal norms, such as the expectation to be successful in business or to fulfill traditional gender roles. The protagonist seeks solace in writing love songs, which may seem cliché but serve as an outlet for expression. Ultimately, the song suggests that embracing life's pains and joys, and finding ways to laugh and celebrate, can be a remedy for the existential boredom that plagues the protagonist.