NUVOLE Lyrics in English GionnyScandal
Nuvole literally translates to "clouds". While seemingly simple, its use in this song is quite profound and metaphorical.
The artist sings "Meglio soli che nuvole" (Better alone than clouds). Here, "nuvole" represents a state of being surrounded by people but still feeling isolated or misunderstood, like a cloud that drifts aimlessly. It's a unique way to express the sentiment of preferring solitude over superficial company, making it an interesting and memorable word choice.
NUVOLE is about wanting to leave a room full of people you no longer recognise. The singer asks what time it is, wonders how he ended up with this crowd, and admits he has nothing in common with them.
Instead of a smile he shows his teeth. He says he does not trust any of these people, and by the second verse he does not even trust himself. The line Sei come tutti gli altri e ora l'ho capito is the turning point: the person he is singing to turned out to be like everyone else.
Tra diamanti e cenere qui dentro e' tutto finto sets the shine of success next to ashes, and calls the whole scene fake. He finds no forgiveness, so he sits in a corner and drinks his own tears.
The chorus line Meglio soli che nuvole plays on the Italian saying meglio soli che male accompagnati, better alone than in bad company. Here the bad company is clouds: the heavy, grey people who follow you around. Being alone is the lighter option.
For learners, the song is a good place to hear everyday spoken Italian, including the clipped sto posto and sta gente for questo posto and questa gente.
