Diluvio translates to "deluge" or "flood". It's a strong, evocative word that paints a vivid picture of an overwhelming amount of water.
In the song, the artist uses "quel diluvio" (that deluge) metaphorically to refer to a past event or period of hardship that "ci ha spento i sogni e i segnali di fumo" (extinguished our dreams and smoke signals). It suggests a powerful, destructive force that impacted their hopes and ability to communicate, making it a memorable and impactful word choice.
Tancredi’s Isole paints the picture of two lifelong companions who feel both inseparably close and oceans apart. Memories of playgrounds, train rides and sudden storms rush by as fast as they once ran together, yet every shared adventure is shadowed by an unspoken fear: the fear of truly revealing themselves. Each question – How are you? What are you doing? Where are you going? – hides a deeper wish to say I need you, but words falter and the pair drift like islands in a sea of doubts.
The song captures that delicate moment when you decide to lower your defenses. Over pulsing beats, Tancredi turns hesitation into hope, promising that even islands can build bridges if they dare to trust. The chorus becomes a mantra of courage: speak, dream, live, and let someone else see the tears and laughter you usually keep hidden. Isole reminds us that friendship and love can survive distance, storms and time – all it takes is the leap of faith to turn two lonely shores into one shared horizon.