Il Salto Lyrics in English by Gemitaiz

Salto literally means "jump" or "leap". It's a simple yet powerful word that carries significant weight in the context of the song.

In "Il Salto", Gemitaiz uses it to represent a pivotal moment of change and courage. He sings, "Io ci ho creduto ed ho fatto il salto" (I believed in it and I made the jump), signifying a decisive action to overcome challenges and transform his life, exchanging "freddo per il caldo" (cold for warmth). This metaphorical jump embodies a leap of faith and a turning point.

Gemitaiz's "Il Salto" (The Jump) is a really personal and reflective track, almost like he's having a conversation with himself and a close friend. He starts by looking back at how things were supposed to be, remembering someone telling him, "Sarà dura crescere" [It will be hard to grow up]. He feels like the world changes, but people often stay the same, and he's seen how people can try to break you down if you don't fit in. It's a tough world out there, and he's been fighting his whole life, like a boxer, "come Mayweather" [like Mayweather].

But despite all the challenges and the anxieties that "girano intorno sembrano le iene" [circle around him like hyenas], he's still standing. He talks about keeping a promise and being there for someone who believed in him when no one else did, right up to his moment now. The core of the song is about taking a leap of faith, making "il salto" [the jump], and exchanging the cold for the warmth, just "come fa il sole con l'asfalto" [like the sun with the asphalt]. He also gets really honest about his own struggles and identity, admitting he's the guy who doesn't believe in God, who writes messages he doesn't send, and who carries his own problems, even after talking to his doctor. He just wants to be happy like others, because inside, he feels "l'oblio" [oblivion] and "il brusio" [a buzzing] in his head.