Picture yourself wandering through the places that shaped your childhood: a faded gate, a scribble on a wall, the road to your old school. Each familiar spot sparks a flash of memory, and—like the roar of a passing motorbike—your thoughts race to someone who is no longer there. “A Parte Te” (Apart from You) turns this stroll down memory lane into a heartfelt tribute. Ermal Meta sings to a beloved person who taught him what love really means. Even though that person is gone, their presence is tucked safely “in the right-hand pocket,” hidden in every unexpected smile and in every goose-bump-inducing leap of faith.
The song’s power lies in its comforting paradox: absence becomes a constant companion. Past and present blur as the singer realizes that the lessons, secrets, and warmth he once shared remain alive inside him. Whether you’re daydreaming in a too-quiet room or meeting your destiny head-on, the echo of that special someone is always beating time beside you—something no one else, apart from the two of you, will ever fully see.