Tremo (Midnight)

Matteo Romano's song 'Tremo (Midnight)' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the pain of feeling invisible to someone who once meant everything. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of longing and despair, as the protagonist grapples with the distance that has grown between him and his love interest. The repeated question 'Dove sei, dove vai?' (Where are you, where are you going?) underscores the sense of abandonment and confusion, while the plea for 'altri due tiri' (two more hits) suggests a desperate attempt to hold on to fleeting moments of connection.

The song is rich with metaphors that convey the protagonist's emotional state. The imagery of 'cenere gettata in questo mare blu' (ashes thrown into this blue sea) evokes a sense of loss and finality, as if the remnants of their relationship are being scattered and lost forever. The line 'Non rispondi ma sei online' (You don't respond but you're online) highlights the modern-day agony of digital disconnection, where the presence of the other person is felt but their engagement is absent. This digital silence amplifies the protagonist's feelings of insignificance and frustration.

Romano's lyrical style is both poetic and raw, capturing the vulnerability of someone who is trying to move on but is constantly pulled back by memories and unfulfilled desires. The refrain 'Tremo' (I tremble) encapsulates the physical manifestation of his emotional instability, while 'Sayonara ormai è tardi' (Sayonara, it's too late) signifies a reluctant acceptance of the end. The song's melancholic tone is further emphasized by the recurring theme of time, with 'midnight' symbolizing a moment of introspection and solitude. Through 'Tremo (Midnight)', Matteo Romano offers a poignant exploration of the complexities of love, loss, and the struggle to find closure.