Un Uomo

Eugenio Finardi's song "Un Uomo" delves into the profound longing for a transformative and all-encompassing love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman who has been waiting for a man who can shake her world like thunder and calm her like forgiveness. This man is not just a lover but a gift, someone who can make her feel intelligent, beautiful, and elegant, yet raw and pure like a diamond. The song captures the essence of a deep emotional and physical connection that transcends the ordinary, making her feel alive and rediscovered.

The man she yearns for is described as someone who can hypnotize her with his voice, making her feel a range of emotions from intelligence to sensuality. He is a paradox, being both sweet and hard in love, knowing how to take and give, making love, talking, and sharing meals. This man leaves a lasting impression, an aroma that lingers for hours, a scent she never wants to wash away for fear of forgetting. He is a reminder of her capacity to love and be loved, someone who reassures her and encourages her to dream beyond her imagination.

Finardi's lyrics also touch on the idea of breaking free from societal norms and personal inhibitions. The woman, who once controlled her desires and disdained excessive emotion as an enemy of reason, finds herself relaxed, serene, and abandoned in this newfound love. The man is described as intense, even fragile, with a scent of dense smoke, tobacco, wine, and incense, making him unpresentable to her parents but coherent even in his mistakes. This love makes her feel alive and lost, as if she has just found herself. The song beautifully encapsulates the yearning for a love that is both grounding and liberating, a love that allows one to be fully seen and embraced in all their complexities.