Virale

Matteo Romano's song 'Virale' delves into the complexities of love, heartache, and the emotional rollercoaster that often accompanies relationships. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the highs and lows experienced when love becomes a central theme in one's life. Romano uses metaphors and vivid imagery to convey the intensity of these emotions, such as 'curare ferite col sale' (healing wounds with salt), which suggests that sometimes attempts to heal can cause more pain.

The recurring theme of something becoming 'virale' (viral) in the song symbolizes how emotions, particularly love and heartache, can spread rapidly and uncontrollably, much like a viral trend on social media. This metaphor highlights the pervasive and sometimes overwhelming nature of these feelings. The lyrics 'E l’amore riappare, va in tendenza e risale, diventa virale' (And love reappears, goes trending and rises, becomes viral) suggest that love, despite its challenges, has a way of resurfacing and becoming a dominant force in one's life.

Romano also touches on the idea of risk and vulnerability in relationships. Lines like 'Vale solo se ti va di rischiare' (It’s only worth it if you’re willing to take the risk) emphasize that love requires a willingness to be vulnerable and take chances. The song reflects on the pain of rejection and the struggle to move on, as seen in 'Tu mi dici no, no, no, no, no, di notte non ritornerò' (You tell me no, no, no, no, no, I won’t come back at night). Despite the heartache, there is a sense of hope and resilience, as the narrator expresses a determination to rise above the pain and continue to seek love.