Un Briciolo Di Allegria Lyrics in English by Blanco, Mina
Briciolo literally means 'crumb' or 'tiny bit'. It's a charming and somewhat uncommon word that evokes a sense of smallness and preciousness.
In the song, Blanco sings "Per un briciolo di allegria" (For a crumb of joy). This phrase beautifully conveys the idea of seeking even the smallest amount of happiness, highlighting how valuable even a tiny bit of joy can be in life. It's a poetic way to express a deep longing for contentment.
This song feels like a conversation between two people who have found each other after going through a lot. They seem a little worn out by life, describing themselves as "un po' stropicciati da una storia vissuta" (a little creased by a lived story). The song starts with Blanco remembering his childhood on a dirt road, which sets a scene of simple, maybe even lonely, beginnings. Then it jumps to these huge, dramatic statements about love: "Se l'amore è vero, muori dentro" (If love is real, you die inside). It's all very intense!
But the chorus brings it all back to a simple, beautiful moment. They find each other under the moonlight and all that drama is worth it "per un briciolo di allegria" (for a crumb of joy). It's about how finding that one person can make all the past pain and the risk of future heartbreak worthwhile. The song argues that this connection is timeless, something that "non sbiadisce mai come foto Polaroid" (never fades like a Polaroid photo), and that it's the one thing that brings a little bit of happiness into a complicated world.
