Angelina

Matia Bazar's song 'Angelina' is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and longing. The lyrics convey a deep sense of yearning and regret, as the narrator attempts to communicate with Angelina, a figure who seems to have drifted away emotionally. The opening lines reveal the narrator's struggle to find the right words, highlighting the difficulty of expressing complex emotions. This sets the tone for a song that is both introspective and deeply emotional.

The repeated references to Angelina's past love for the blues music genre serve as a metaphor for a time when things were simpler and more harmonious between them. The blues, often associated with sorrow and heartache, underscores the melancholic mood of the song. The narrator's plea for Angelina to 'arrenditi' (surrender) and the imagery of 'angeli di porcellana' (porcelain angels) falling and breaking symbolize the fragility of their relationship and the inevitability of its decline.

Cultural references, such as 'Freulein' (a German term for a young woman) and the multilingual declarations of love ('Ti amo, je t'aime, I love you'), add layers of complexity to the song. These elements suggest a relationship that transcends cultural boundaries but is still plagued by universal issues of miscommunication and emotional distance. The song's closing lines, with their repetitive 'ja ja ja,' evoke a sense of resignation and the cyclical nature of their struggles, leaving the listener with a lingering sense of unresolved tension and heartache.