IL DONO DELLA VITA Lyrics in English by Måneskin
Rinasco is the first-person form of the verb rinascere, meaning "to be reborn". It's a word packed with hope and power.
In this song, Måneskin's vocalist sings, "Io rinasco dalla mia cenere" (I am reborn from my ashes). He uses this powerful phoenix metaphor to describe overcoming immense hardship and starting anew after being knocked down. It's a central theme of the song, representing ultimate resilience and a second chance at life.
This song is a massive comeback story, a real middle finger to anyone who ever doubted the singer. It kicks off by calling people out directly: "Stronzi vi vedo, siete bianchi in faccia" (I see you, assholes, you're pale-faced). He says their ugly laughter and criticism actually helped him find his way. Now, he tells them to watch him "volo in alto / E tocco il sole ma non cado mica io" (fly high / And I touch the sun but I don't fall). It's a powerful image of succeeding against the odds, especially after feeling completely alone, saying even "Dio era girato di spalle" (God had his back turned) when he was falling.
The motivation here is incredibly personal and strong. The singer talks about being reborn from his own ashes like a phoenix, all so he can "non vedere più mia madre stanca / Ridarle indietro il dono della vita" (no longer see my mother tired / To give her back the gift of life). It's not just about personal glory; it's about paying back the person who gave him everything by working so hard he breaks his own body. The song ends with this feeling of a powerful force building inside, a constant breath and a light that breaks through the ground, showing that even when his legs give out, his heart keeps beating.
