Strani Amori Lyrics in English by Laura Pausini
Lividi literally means "bruises". It's a powerful, emotional word that you don't often find in a love song.
In this iconic ballad, Laura Pausini sings about the things young lovers share: "Sogni e lividi da dividere" (Dreams and bruises to share). This beautiful line perfectly captures the bittersweet nature of the 'strange loves' she describes—they bring wonderful dreams but also leave you with emotional bruises. It's a poetic way to describe the marks that a passionate, difficult love can leave on your heart.
Have you ever been in a relationship that you know is bad for you, but you just can't seem to leave? That's exactly what Laura Pausini is singing about in this classic. She opens with the line, "Mi dispiace devo andare via / Ma sapevo che era una bugia" (I'm sorry, I have to leave / But I knew it was a lie), admitting she's stuck with someone "che promette e poi non cambia mai" (who makes promises and then never changes). It’s the kind of frustrating, messy love that feels like a total waste of time.
But here's the twist: she says these "Strani amori" (Strange loves) get you into trouble, "Ma in realtà / Siamo noi" (But in reality / It's us). She knows it's not just the other person's fault. These are the kinds of loves that make you wait by the phone with your "cuore nello stomaco" (heart in your stomach), but they also make you grow up. They are full of "Sogni e lividi" (Dreams and bruises) that you share. In the end, she finds her strength, declaring, "Mi dispiace devo andare via / Questa volta l'ho promesso a me" (I'm sorry, I have to leave / This time I promised myself).
