AAA Cercasi

Carmen Consoli's song "AAA Cercasi" is a sharp, satirical commentary on the societal expectations and stereotypes imposed on women. The lyrics are structured as a series of classified ads, each seeking a different type of woman for various roles, ranging from a young, attractive, and compliant girl to a caregiver for an elderly billionaire. This format highlights the commodification and objectification of women, reducing them to mere attributes and roles that serve male desires and societal norms.

The song's repetitive use of the phrase "cercasi" (meaning "wanted" or "seeking" in Italian) underscores the relentless and often absurd demands placed on women. The lyrics juxtapose different types of women—virtuous, experienced, young, old, local, foreign—emphasizing that no matter their background or qualities, they are all subject to the same objectifying scrutiny. The mention of various professions and roles, such as a career woman, a caregiver, or even a politician, further illustrates the pervasive nature of these expectations across different spheres of life.

Consoli's use of humor and irony is evident in lines like "Offre a cagne di strada un'opportunità di vita più agiata" (offering street dogs a more comfortable life) and the playful questioning of whether the woman is more interested in music, politics, or astrophysics. These lines mock the superficial criteria by which women are often judged and the trivialization of their ambitions and talents. The song ultimately serves as a critique of a society that values women based on their ability to conform to specific, often contradictory, roles and expectations.