Devastante (feat. JVLI)

Olly's song 'Devastante,' featuring JVLI, is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the bittersweet nature of memories. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a past relationship filled with small, intimate moments that now haunt the narrator. From smoking and chatting to spying on lit windows in the city center, these seemingly mundane activities are imbued with deep emotional significance. The narrator's longing is palpable as they reminisce about the panic attacks, the sound of their partner's heels, and the mood swings that once defined their shared life.

The chorus reveals the narrator's struggle to move on, expressing regret and a sense of incapacity to live without their partner. The repetition of 'Ma quante volte devo ancora dirti che mi spiace' (How many times do I have to tell you I'm sorry) underscores the depth of their remorse and the difficulty of letting go. The imagery of 'no more songs to sing' and 'butterflies to eat' symbolizes the emptiness and uncertainty that now pervades their life. Despite these doubts, the narrator's desire for their partner remains unwavering, encapsulated in the line 'Voglio, voglio te, solo te, soltanto te' (I want, I want you, only you, just you).

The song also touches on the idea of moving forward and the inevitability of change. The lines 'Ti dirò, finirà, e chissene frega' (I'll tell you, it will end, and who cares) and 'Tu butta tutto via, non è importante' (You throw everything away, it's not important) suggest a resignation to the end of the relationship, yet the narrator still finds their partner 'devastante' (devastating). This duality of acceptance and lingering attachment creates a complex emotional landscape, reflecting the universal experience of grappling with the end of a meaningful relationship.