Fuori Città Lyrics in English by Vasco Brondi

Svendita translates to "clearance sale" or "sell-off". It's an interesting word because it's not commonly found in song lyrics, especially in a metaphorical context.

In "Fuori Città", Vasco Brondi uses "svendita" to describe "l'epoca della grande svendita" (the era of the great sell-off). This powerful imagery suggests a time where values, perhaps even identities, are being devalued or sold off cheaply, reflecting a critical view of modern society. It's a thought-provoking word that adds depth to the song's social commentary.

Vasco Brondi's "Fuori Città" is a song about the search for something more in a world that often feels overwhelming and commercialized. It opens with questions like "Cosa ti tormenta? Sei diventata adulta" [What torments you? You've become an adult] and "Cosa ti fa contenta? Una casa ad Amsterdam / Che dentro nevica, che lì sei libera" [What makes you happy? A house in Amsterdam / Where it snows inside, where you are free]. This sets up a contrast between the anxieties of adulthood and a longing for freedom and escape.

The song talks about a "grande svendita" [big sale] where everything is "in offerta" [on offer], even people, hinting at a feeling of being consumed by modern life. But there's also a sense of hope and discovery, with lines like "C'è una strada stupenda / Non porta da nessuna parte, ma non ti spaventa" [There's a wonderful road / It doesn't lead anywhere, but it doesn't scare you]. It's about stepping "Fuori città" [Out of the city], away from the noise and demands, to find truth and new experiences, even if it means being "Accecati dalla realtà, dalle necessità" [Blinded by reality, by necessities]. It's a journey of constant change, driven by "desideri che ci guidano" [desires that guide us].