La Cura Lyrics in English by Franco Battiato

Ipocondrie translates to "hypochondria," a condition where someone is excessively worried about having a serious illness.

This word is quite striking in a love song, as it's not a typical romantic term. Franco Battiato uses it to express a deep, protective love, promising to shield his beloved from even their deepest, most irrational fears and anxieties, making the promise of care incredibly profound and unique.

Franco Battiato's "La Cura," which means "The Cure," is a beautiful and profound promise of total care and protection. The singer offers to shield someone from all of life's hardships, including fears, injustices, failures, and even mood swings. This isn't just about emotional support; the lyrics take on a cosmic scale. The speaker vows to overcome the laws of physics, like "gravitational currents, space, and light," just to keep this person from growing old. It's a powerful declaration of love and devotion, addressed to a "special being" who will be healed from everything.

The song then shifts into a more dreamlike and spiritual journey. The singer describes wandering through fields in Tennessee and dreams that cross the sea "faster than eagles." The promises become less about protection and more about shared growth. He offers gifts like "silence and patience" and a journey together down "the paths that lead to the essence." The song is a moving poem about a love so deep it transcends the physical world, offering not just a cure for worldly problems but a path to a higher, more essential understanding of life.