Brividi literally translates to "shivers" or "goosebumps". It's the perfect word to capture the soul of this emotional ballad and is even the song's title.
Throughout the lyrics, this word describes the intense physical reaction to a mix of powerful feelings: the thrill of love, the cold of fear, and the vulnerability of being completely exposed ("nudo con i brividi" - naked with shivers). It's not just about simple goosebumps; it's about a profound, soul-shaking emotional state that makes it a beautiful and memorable word.
Brividi (Italian for Shivers) is a heartfelt ballad where Mahmood and BLANCO ride an imaginary “bicycle made of diamonds” through the highs and lows of an intense romance. The song captures that electrifying moment when love feels magical yet frightening: dazzling dreams, passionate nights, and skin-tingling chills collide with insecurities and self-sabotage. Each line swings between tenderness and turbulence, showing two people who crave a perfect love but keep tripping over their own fears.
The singers confess they struggle to communicate, blur their feelings with “drugs and tears,” and sometimes lash out with poisonous words. Still, beneath the doubt lies a powerful desire to stay together, even if it means paying any price or believing a comforting lie. Brividi ultimately paints love as a beautiful but precarious balance—one that can lift you into the sky or leave you “naked with shivers.”
Mahmood (born Alessandro Mahmoud on September 12, 1992, in Milan, Italy) is a celebrated Italian singer and songwriter known for blending pop, R&B, and hip hop influences. Rising to fame through the sixth season of the Italian X Factor, Mahmood quickly made his mark by winning the prestigious Sanremo Music Festival twice — first in 2019 with the hit "Soldi" and again in 2022 alongside Blanco with "Brividi".
His success at Sanremo allowed him to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest twice, achieving second place in 2019 and sixth place as the host entry in 2022. Mahmood’s music is distinguished by its emotional depth and multicultural roots, stemming from his Egyptian and Sardinian heritage. With three acclaimed studio albums — Gioventù bruciata, Ghettolimpo, and Nei letti degli altri — he has become one of Italy’s most streamed contemporary artists, captivating audiences both nationally and internationally.