In Alto Mare

Loredana Bertè's song 'In Alto Mare' is a poetic exploration of the tumultuous journey of love and life. The title, which translates to 'In the High Seas,' sets the stage for a metaphorical voyage. The lyrics describe a journey that is both literal and figurative, navigating through the highs and lows of existence. The sea serves as a powerful metaphor for the unpredictability and vastness of life, where the lovers find themselves adrift, guided only by the 'stella guida' or guiding star, which symbolizes hope and direction amidst chaos.

The song delves into the emotional turbulence that comes with love and life. The line 'al timone la follia' (madness at the helm) suggests that irrationality and passion often steer our actions, leading us into uncharted waters. The imagery of being 'scagliato verso il blu' (thrown towards the blue) and 'respirare in alto mare' (breathing in the high seas) evokes a sense of liberation and surrender to the natural ebb and flow of emotions. The repeated notion of being like 'due uccelli da ammazzare' (two birds to be killed) rather than returning to a mundane existence underscores the intensity and all-or-nothing nature of their love.

Bertè also touches on societal constraints and the desire to break free from them. The reference to 'figli dell'ideologia' (children of ideology) and 'tranquillanti in farmacia' (tranquilizers in the pharmacy) highlights the numbing effect of societal norms and expectations. The lovers' preference for the unpredictable high seas over the safety of the shore symbolizes a rejection of conformity and a yearning for a more authentic, albeit risky, existence. This song is a powerful anthem for those who choose to embrace the uncertainties of life and love, rather than succumb to the comfort of the familiar.