CRISALIDI Lyrics in English by Mr.Rain
Crisalide translates to "chrysalis", which is the pupa of a butterfly. It's a beautiful and somewhat rare word in everyday Italian, making it stand out in the lyrics.
In the song, it symbolizes a period of transformation and waiting before a new beginning. The line "Una crisalide chiama l'ultimo giorno la fine del mondo / Che bell'inizio c'era in quella fine" (A chrysalis calls the last day the end of the world / What a beautiful beginning there was in that end) powerfully connects the chrysalis to the idea of an ending that is actually a prelude to something new and wonderful.
Mr.Rain's "CRISALIDI" (Chrysalises) is a beautiful song about transformation and finding strength, even when things feel impossible. He starts by saying, "I sogni sono i sintomi di ciò che siamo / Ci vuole tempo per svegliarsi e poterlo capire" [Dreams are the symptoms of what we are / It takes time to wake up and understand it]. It's like our dreams show us who we really are, and sometimes it takes a while to realize that truth.
The song uses the image of a chrysalis, a stage where a caterpillar changes into a butterfly, to talk about facing big changes. He sings, "Una crisalide chiama l'ultimo giorno la fine del mondo / Che bell'inizio c'era in quella fine" [A chrysalis calls the last day the end of the world / What a beautiful beginning there was in that end]. It's about seeing the end of one thing as the start of something new and wonderful. He encourages us to be brave, like when he says, "Tornerai a volare come il vento / Anche se ormai non sai come si fa" [You will fly again like the wind / Even if you don't know how anymore]. It's a powerful message that even if you've forgotten how to be free or happy, you will find your way back. He also talks about how love can make everything feel smaller and more manageable, even the universe and the ocean, with the line, "Con te ogni giorno sembrerà diverso / Nemmeno il buio ci dividerà" [With you every day will seem different / Not even the darkness will divide us]. It's a hopeful song about overcoming fear and finding your way with someone by your side, knowing that "Quando la pioggia fermerà il silenzio / Resterà solo la musica" [When the rain stops the silence / Only the music will remain].
