Il Pinguino Innamorato
Trio Lescano
The Tragic Tale of a Penguin in Love
The song "Il Pinguino Innamorato" by Trio Lescano tells a whimsical yet tragic story of a penguin in love. The lyrics paint a picture of a penguin, anthropomorphized with human-like qualities such as wearing a stiff collar and a starched chest, akin to a man dressed up to impress. The penguin is described as walking under the pack ice with a chic air, swinging his tailcoat gently, which adds a humorous and light-hearted touch to the song.
As the night falls, the penguin serenades his beloved under the moonlight, expressing his devotion and desire to be hers. However, the love story takes a turn when the penguin's advances are met with hostility from the father of the female penguin, who chases him away with a broom. The rejection is too much for the penguin to bear, and in a dramatic twist, the song ends with the sound of a 'click' as the penguin, heartbroken, takes his own life on the cracking ice.
The song, while seemingly playful, touches on themes of unrequited love and the lengths to which one might go to win the heart of their beloved. It also subtly comments on the obstacles lovers can face, sometimes from protective family members. Despite its comedic elements, the song concludes with a dark and poignant message about the pain of love lost.
