Lividi literally means "bruises". It's a powerful, emotional word that you don't often find in a love song.
In this iconic ballad, Laura Pausini sings about the things young lovers share: "Sogni e lividi da dividere" (Dreams and bruises to share). This beautiful line perfectly captures the bittersweet nature of the 'strange loves' she describes—they bring wonderful dreams but also leave you with emotional bruises. It's a poetic way to describe the marks that a passionate, difficult love can leave on your heart.
Have you ever been in a relationship that you know is bad for you, but you just can't seem to leave? That's exactly what Laura Pausini is singing about in this classic. She opens with the line, "Mi dispiace devo andare via / Ma sapevo che era una bugia" (I'm sorry, I have to leave / But I knew it was a lie), admitting she's stuck with someone "che promette e poi non cambia mai" (who makes promises and then never changes). It’s the kind of frustrating, messy love that feels like a total waste of time.
But here's the twist: she says these "Strani amori" (Strange loves) get you into trouble, "Ma in realtà / Siamo noi" (But in reality / It's us). She knows it's not just the other person's fault. These are the kinds of loves that make you wait by the phone with your "cuore nello stomaco" (heart in your stomach), but they also make you grow up. They are full of "Sogni e lividi" (Dreams and bruises) that you share. In the end, she finds her strength, declaring, "Mi dispiace devo andare via / Questa volta l'ho promesso a me" (I'm sorry, I have to leave / This time I promised myself).
Laura Pausini (born 16 May 1974 in Faenza, Italy) is a renowned Italian pop singer celebrated for her powerful vocals and heartfelt ballads. She rose to fame in 1993 after winning the newcomer section at the Sanremo Music Festival with her hit song La solitudine, which became an international success and an Italian pop classic.
Since her breakthrough, Laura has released fifteen studio albums and performed in multiple languages including Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and English. She has sold over 70 million records worldwide, earning prestigious awards such as a Grammy and a Golden Globe for her original song Io sì (Seen) from the film The Life Ahead. Besides singing, Pausini has appeared as a coach and judge on various international TV music competitions.
Widely regarded as one of Italy's most successful artists, Laura Pausini continues to captivate audiences globally with her emotive performances and commitment to her musical craft.