Amore Che Vieni , Amore Che Vai

Franco Battiato's song 'Amore Che Vieni, Amore Che Vai' delves into the transient and cyclical nature of love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of love as something that comes and goes, much like the wind. The opening lines, 'Quei giorni perduti a rincorrere il vento / A chiederci un bacio e volerne altri cento,' evoke a sense of longing and the insatiable desire for more affection. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, where love is portrayed as elusive and ever-changing.

The recurring lines, 'Amore che fuggi da me tornerai / Amore che vieni da me fuggirai,' highlight the paradoxical nature of love. It suggests that love is something that can never be fully grasped or held onto; it is always in a state of flux. The use of contrasting imagery, such as 'Venuto dal sole o da spiagge gelate / Perduto in novembre o col vento d'estate,' further emphasizes the unpredictable and varied experiences of love. These lines suggest that love can come from the warmth of the sun or the coldness of icy beaches, and it can be lost in the bleakness of November or the breeziness of summer.

Battiato's lyrics also touch on the theme of memory and forgetfulness. The lines 'Fra un mese fra un hanno scordate le avrai / Amore che vieni da me fuggirai' suggest that the words of love spoken today may be forgotten in a month or a year. This adds a layer of melancholy to the song, as it reflects on the impermanence of emotions and relationships. The final lines, 'Io t'ho amato sempre non t'ho amato mai / Amore che vieni amore che vai,' encapsulate the essence of the song, portraying love as a complex and contradictory emotion that is both ever-present and fleeting.