Inferno is the Italian word for "hell". It's a powerful and dramatic word that immediately adds emotional weight to the lyrics.
In this song, Noemi sings about the painful push-and-pull of a difficult relationship. She says she would want to stay with her partner "anche se fosse l'inferno" (even if it were hell), powerfully expressing her conflicting desire for a connection she knows is destructive.
Ever been in a relationship that felt like a beautiful mistake? That's the heart of Noemi's song, "Tu Cosa Fai Questa Sera," which translates to "What Are You Doing Tonight?" The song captures the confusing and painful feeling of being with someone you know is wrong for you. It's a story about a love that is a total waste of time but also feels completely unique.
The lyrics paint a picture of a classic 'can't live with them, can't live without them' situation. The singer is torn between wanting to leave forever and wanting to stay, even if it feels like 'hell.' She hopes to never see him again, yet she can't stop wondering, 'What are you doing tonight?' It's a perfect song about the struggle between your head and your heart when you know a relationship has to end, but you just can't let go.
Noemi, born Veronica Scopelliti in Rome in 1982, is one of Italy's most recognizable pop and soul voices. She first captured the public's attention in 2009 on the second season of the Italian talent show X Factor, and her debut single "Briciole" soon climbed to number two on the Italian singles chart.
Since then she has released a string of studio albums and become a familiar face at the Sanremo Music Festival, with songs like "Sono solo parole", "Glicine" and "Ti amo non lo so dire". Her rich, powerful voice and heartfelt songwriting have made her a mainstay of contemporary Italian music.
"Tu cosa fai questa sera" is a collaboration with Vito Salamanca, an Italian producer and artist known for blending modern hip hop with vintage, Latin-tinged influences.