Il Solito Sesso Lyrics in English by Max Gazzè
Arcobaleno means "rainbow" in Italian. It's a beautiful and evocative word that conjures images of color and wonder.
In the song, the singer expresses his intense desire and devotion by saying he would "Chiuderò la curva dell'arcobaleno / Per immaginarlo come la tua corona" (I will close the curve of the rainbow / To imagine it as your crown). This poetic imagery elevates the common rainbow into a symbol of royalty and ultimate affection, making it a memorable and enticing word choice.
Have you ever been so smitten you'd do anything? Max Gazzè's "Il Solito Sesso" [The Usual Sex] is a hilarious and over-the-top declaration of instant, intense infatuation. Our singer calls a woman he just met at a party, barely an hour later, because he already misses her voice! He's convinced she felt it too, saying if she really meant what she said, he wants her to repeat it. He even tells her to stay silent and not talk, because "Dicono che gli occhi fanno un uomo sincero" [They say eyes make a man sincere].
He's not subtle about wanting to see her again tonight, but quickly assures her, "Ma tu non pensare male adesso / Ancora il solito sesso" [But don't think bad now / Still the usual sex]. He insists it's different this time because his heart is beating so hard, and even though he's at an age where nothing seems important, he likes her too much for anything else to matter. He's so bold he tells her to tell her partner that he saw them tonight, and if he wants to, he can come "riempirmi di botte" [fill me with punches] – but the singer is sure they'd be caresses if it meant he could have her! He promises to do impossible things for her, like selling the whole world for her love, or giving her the flame of a volcano. It's a wild, funny, and incredibly passionate song about falling head-over-heels.
