Calice translates to "chalice" or "goblet". It's a word with historical and often spiritual connotations, making it stand out from everyday vocabulary.
In the song, the artist mentions "il calice dei rimedi" (the chalice of remedies). This evokes an image of seeking solutions or comfort, perhaps from pain or struggle, giving the word a deeper, more metaphorical meaning within the context of the lyrics.
"VUOTO DENTRO" (Emptiness Inside) is about the quiet ache of feeling numb even when everything around you looks fine.
The verses admit how hard it is to say the truth out loud. The singer holds onto old fights and quiet fears, letting someone in while still bracing for the moment it costs something.
Through the chorus, that emptiness keeps circling back, a storm that never quite settles. The final verses turn toward hope: dreams that keep changing, sleepless nights, and a promise to come back and keep searching for air, even in an ocean that feels too big.