In Cos'è Laura Pausini sings like someone wandering through the city of her own memories, always arriving "a few milliseconds late." She lists the sunsets she missed and the trophies she never celebrated, then keeps herself awake all night replaying the same scenes. The streets are empty, the lampposts are off, yet she cannot stop asking “Cos'è?”—what is this thing inside that refuses to break. The repeated self-question is playful and painful at once, showing how we can be experts at getting lost, shouting rivers of words that hurt, only to make peace and start again.
The answer she finds is hopeful: perhaps there is an “indestructible thread” that ties her to her true path, guiding her back every time she drifts. By the end of the song the storms, vultures, and trembling legs become symbols of life’s chaos, while that invisible thread becomes a beacon of resilience. Cos'è turns a sleepless, self-critical night into an anthem of inner strength, reminding us that even when we feel stuck in the dark, something unbreakable keeps us connected to who we are and lights the way forward.
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.