Alla Fine

Zucchero's song 'Alla Fine' is a poignant exploration of longing, reflection, and the passage of time. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the artist's desire to find clarity and peace, symbolized by lying under a fig tree and following a point from infinity until everything becomes clearer. This imagery suggests a search for understanding and meaning in life, a common theme in Zucchero's music, which often blends introspective lyrics with soulful melodies.

The song delves into the pain of loss and the bittersweet memories of a past relationship. The lines 'mi sono fatto male oggi bucando il cielo' (I hurt myself today piercing the sky) and 'così ricordo di essere vivo' (so I remember to be alive) highlight the emotional struggle and the reminder of one's existence through pain. This metaphor of piercing the sky suggests reaching for something unattainable, a common human experience of striving for dreams or lost loves.

In the chorus, Zucchero repeatedly sings about missing someone deeply, 'che alla fine mi manchi addosso oramai' (that in the end, I miss you on me now). This repetition emphasizes the enduring nature of his longing and the impact of this absence on his life. The song also touches on the duality of human nature, questioning whether we have become 'carogne o dolce amico' (scoundrels or sweet friends), reflecting on how relationships and experiences shape who we are. The closing lines 'senza fine' (without end) suggest that this longing and reflection are ongoing, a perpetual part of the human experience.