Armature literally translates to "armor". It's an interesting word choice in a love song, as armor is typically associated with protection in battle, not romance.
In the context of the song, the line "Buttiamo via queste armature" (Let's throw away this armor) suggests shedding emotional defenses and vulnerabilities to fully experience love. It's a powerful metaphor for letting go and embracing intimacy.
Emma's "Tra Passione E Lacrime" opens in a hot, cramped room, the morning after, where she looks at her lover and admits the imbalance: "Ma innocente non sei come me" ("But you aren't innocent like I am"). From there the song swings between wanting to run and wanting to stay.
The chorus lives on that swing: "Bellissimo, perderti per poi riaverti un attimo" ("Beautiful, losing you only to have you back for a moment"), "Tra passione e lacrime" ("Between passion and tears"). By the bridge she stops guarding herself altogether — "Buttiamo via queste armature" ("Let's throw away this armor"), "E trasformiamole in dolcissime paure" ("And let's turn them into very sweet fears") — trading protection for feeling everything at once.
Emma Marrone is an Italian singer who first gained widespread attention after winning the ninth season of the talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi. Her powerful voice quickly made her a popular figure in Italian music.
She is known for her energetic live performances and a string of successful releases. Emma has participated in the Sanremo Music Festival several times, winning in 2012 with "Non è l'inferno." Her discography includes albums like Sarò libera and Schiena, featuring popular songs such as "Occhi profondi" and "Mezzo mondo."