Breaking Free from the Past: A Night of Liberation

Salvatore Adamo's song "PArola mia" is a vivid portrayal of a man's attempt to break free from his past and embrace a night of wild liberation. The lyrics capture the protagonist's determination to leave behind his principles and embrace a new, carefree version of himself. He steps into a dance hall, confident and ready to make bold moves, symbolized by his new branded shoes. This setting represents a space where he can shed his old self and indulge in the freedom he craves.

The chorus, "parola mia ragazze stasera farò cose pazze," which translates to "my word, girls, tonight I'll do crazy things," underscores his resolve to sing, shout, dance, and trample on his past. This refrain is a declaration of his intent to break free from the constraints that have held him back. The encounter with a stunning woman, described as a beauty from a photo novel, further fuels his desire to seize the moment and live without regrets. However, the internal struggle he faces, likened to a demon urging him on, highlights the tension between his desire for freedom and the remnants of his past that still haunt him.

As the night progresses, the protagonist finds himself alone in a bar at 3 AM, seeking solace in another whisky. His plea to the bartender to keep his newfound conquest from slipping away reflects his desperation to hold onto this fleeting sense of liberation. The imagery of a broken projector that needs to be fixed to continue projecting dreams symbolizes his fear of losing this newfound freedom and falling back into his old ways. The song ends with a repeated declaration of his intent to do crazy things, emphasizing his determination to break free from the past and embrace a new, liberated self.

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  2. À demain sur la lune
  3. Mi Gran Noche
  4. La Nuit
  5. Viens Ma Brune
  6. Le chien
  7. Ayer
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