Respirare Lyrics in English Gigi D'Alessio , Loredana Bertè
Guerriera translates to "female warrior". It's a strong and evocative word that immediately paints a picture of resilience and strength.
In the song, the lyric "Unica guerriera" (Unique warrior) addresses a woman who doesn't laugh, suggesting she has faced hardships. This word choice elevates her beyond a simple character, portraying her as a powerful figure who has fought battles, making it a compelling and memorable term.
"Respirare" ("To Breathe") is a duet between Gigi D'Alessio and Loredana Bertè about a woman who has locked her heart away after being hurt, and the person trying to convince her to let her guard down again.
D'Alessio's verses ask her to stop for a moment, to notice she's a fighter who never laughs anymore, and to try loving again instead of staying shut behind her own walls. Bertè answers as the wounded woman: she doesn't want love, only her freedom, and she'd rather stay locked up than risk getting hurt again.
The chorus is the turning point: "to breathe, with your eyes closed, try it too" becomes a plea to trust and let go, with the promise that his intentions will make themselves felt. By the end she softens, calling herself the storm to his fire, and the song closes on the title word repeated like a held breath.
