Stride literally means 'screeches' or 'grates', often referring to a harsh, grating sound. It's a vivid and somewhat onomatopoeic word that isn't used in everyday conversation as frequently as more common verbs.
In the song, it appears in the line "Sento il suono del metallo che stride" (I hear the sound of metal that screeches). This imagery evokes the distinct, somewhat jarring sound of a train, setting a scene of movement and anticipation before the singer's arrival, making it a memorable and evocative choice.
Vivere A Colori is a burst of Italian sunshine that urges you to jump off the grey train of routine and splash every moment with bright paint. Alessandra Amoroso follows a journey from a noisy station to a dreamed-of reunion, passing by baci non spesi (kisses never spent) and paper airplanes that stand for worries she will simply postpone to domani. As the train screeches to a halt she steps into a world where love makes everything vivid, and even ancient Rome turns into their personal kingdom—he is the king, she is the queen.
The chorus shouts the song’s simple formula: there is no secret to vivere a colori. Tear up rigid plans, let distant dreams drift closer, and focus on the only thing that really matters—amo te. With its upbeat tempo and kaleidoscopic imagery, the song is both a love letter and a motivational pep-talk, reminding us that life becomes extraordinary the moment we decide to see it in color.