Come Mai

Max Pezzali's song 'Come Mai' delves into the profound and often bewildering experience of falling in love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of sleepless nights and emotional turmoil, capturing the essence of a love that defies logic and reason. Pezzali begins by describing how the nights don't end at dawn but instead become melodies that he carries home, symbolizing how love permeates every aspect of his life. The act of writing 'kilometers of letters' signifies his desperate attempt to maintain a connection, hoping to see his beloved again.

The song also explores the internal conflict between rationality and emotion. Pezzali admits that discussing his feelings would be futile because the intensity of his emotions is beyond comprehension. He likens his experience to feeling like a child, caught in the dreamlike state of being in a movie. This metaphor highlights the surreal and all-consuming nature of his love. The arrival of his beloved is described as sudden and unexpected, a force that disrupts his daily life and rational thinking. This 'daily war with rationality' underscores the struggle to reconcile his overwhelming emotions with his logical mind.

Pezzali's lyrics also touch on the theme of vulnerability. He reflects on how his friends once saw him as invincible, almost god-like, because he never stopped and never engaged in 'useless' relationships. However, the arrival of this love has changed him, making him vulnerable and willing to 'kill himself for love.' The repeated questioning of 'Come mai, ma chi sarai' (How come, who are you) emphasizes his astonishment at the power this person holds over him. The song concludes with him sitting in a room, praying for a 'yes,' encapsulating the hope and desperation that often accompany deep love.