Lunedi'

Salmo's 'Lunedi'' is a raw and introspective exploration of personal struggles, societal pressures, and existential musings. The song opens with a vivid metaphor, likening life in a harsh environment to being born with gills in a sewer, suggesting an inherent adaptability to adversity. Salmo's self-reliance is evident as he thanks himself, and he draws a parallel between fame and hell, referencing Dante's 'Inferno.' This sets the tone for a journey through his internal and external battles, where talent feels like a curse, and life is a plunge into a wooden lake, symbolizing a painful and rigid existence.

The chorus, 'Questo è un altro lunedì di sabato sera,' translates to 'This is another Monday on a Saturday night,' encapsulating a sense of perpetual struggle and disillusionment. Salmo feels like a lone wolf under a full moon, watching a storm destroy the pier, a metaphor for his turbulent emotions and the destruction of stability. The winter sea's ugliness and his constant need for sunglasses reflect his desire to shield himself from harsh realities. The repeated line, 'La gente come me morirà da sola,' meaning 'People like me will die alone,' underscores a profound sense of isolation and inevitability.

In the second verse, Salmo delves deeper into his fears and coping mechanisms. He contemplates madness and blames drugs for his state, yet maintains a dark optimism, humorously suggesting urinating on flowers to make them grow. The imagery of drowning in shallow waters and living in apnea highlights his suffocating existence. The reference to playing hangman and floating in the sewer with Georgie evokes a sense of childhood trauma and ongoing despair. Despite these dark themes, Salmo expresses a desire to live, write, die, and be reborn, indicating a relentless pursuit of meaning and expression amidst chaos.