La Notte Lyrics in English by Arisa
Sconfitti means "defeated". It's a powerful word that goes beyond simple sadness to describe a feeling of being overcome by a struggle.
In the song, Arisa sings the poignant line, "Né vincitori né vinti / Si esce sconfitti a metà" (Neither winners nor losers / We come out half-defeated). This lyric captures the core emotion of the song: in some conflicts, especially emotional ones, there are no true winners, only a shared sense of loss. It's a beautifully melancholic word to express a complex feeling.
This song is a powerful description of how emotional pain can feel like a physical illness. Arisa sings about a "dolore che sale che sale" (a pain that rises and rises), and she tracks its journey through her body. It starts in her trembling knees, moves to her stomach making her want to be sick, and then hits her heart. The feeling is so intense it feels like her head will explode, "e mi scoppia la testa" (and my head bursts).
When night comes and she's alone, her mind races, looking for answers. The song suggests a separation where nobody won. As she puts it, "Né vincitori né vinti / Si esce sconfitti a metà" (Neither winners nor losers / We come out half-defeated). It's a sad draw. But even though life might separate two people, she believes the love itself doesn't just disappear. The final lines switch this idea around, suggesting that even if love pulls them apart, life will go on.
