The word "Ninnananna" translates to "lullaby" in English. It's a sweet and tender word that immediately sets the tone for this heartfelt song.
While it might seem simple, it's not an everyday word you'd find in every pop song. Its repetition throughout the lyrics emphasizes the song's theme of a parent's love and protection for their child, making it both memorable and central to the song's emotional core.
"Ninnananna" (Lullaby) is Enrico Nigiotti singing directly to his child, promising to always be there and to protect them no matter what.
He tells them mistakes are part of growing up ("you'll make a thousand mistakes, just like I did too") and that he only wants to see them chase happiness and dream big, even when the world calls it impossible. Whatever life brings, he says, it will come like flying: light, free, and full of possibility. It's a tender, unconditional promise wrapped in the gentle shape of a lullaby.