Sollevare means "to lift" or "to raise." While it can be used literally, in this song, it carries a deeper, more emotional weight.
Elisa sings "Ti vorrei sollevare," expressing a desire to lift someone up, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. It suggests offering comfort, support, and a sense of hope, making it a beautiful and evocative word in the context of the lyrics.
Ti Vorrei Sollevare ("I’d Like to Lift You Up") is a heartfelt promise to pick someone up when life feels heavy. Elisa paints vivid pictures of springtime light, golden sunsets, and weightless hearts to show how a single connection can transform darkness into hope. Each line bursts with the rush of new feelings: silence broken by love, a soul awakened, and the wish to console the other person before time sweeps them both away.
Beyond simple comfort, the song dreams big. Elisa invites her companion to “viaggiare su ali di carta”—to travel on paper wings—where imagination is their ticket and the wind becomes a playful guide. Under star-filled skies they ask the timeless question, “Cos’è l’amore?” and find their answer in holding each other close. The result is an uplifting anthem about rescuing one another, daring to dream together, and discovering that love’s truest power is shared strength and wonder.