Il Mondo Che Vorrei

Vasco Rossi's song "Il Mondo Che Vorrei" is a poignant reflection on the limitations and frustrations of life. The lyrics express a deep yearning for a world that is different from the one we inhabit. Rossi begins by highlighting the paradoxes and contradictions of human desires, emphasizing that what we often want is precisely what we cannot have. This sentiment is encapsulated in the lines, "Ed è proprio quello che non si potrebbe che vorrei" (And it is exactly what we cannot have that I want). This sets the tone for a song that is both introspective and critical of the status quo.

The chorus of the song underscores the sense of entrapment and the impossibility of achieving one's dreams. Rossi sings about the inability to "sorvolare le montagne" (fly over the mountains) and the frustration of being unable to go where one wishes. This imagery of insurmountable obstacles serves as a metaphor for the broader societal and personal constraints that people face. The repetition of the idea that one can only cry, and eventually not even that, speaks to a deep sense of resignation and hopelessness.

In the latter part of the song, Rossi continues to explore the theme of dissatisfaction with the present and a longing for something more. He talks about the constant desire to leave and the regret for things that do not exist. The line "Non si può fare quello che si vuole" (You can't do what you want) captures the essence of the song's message: the world we live in is far from the ideal world we dream of. The song ends on a somber note, with the realization that one must settle for less and that even the act of losing becomes meaningless over time. Through "Il Mondo Che Vorrei," Vasco Rossi eloquently conveys a universal longing for freedom, change, and a better world.