Incubo translates directly to "nightmare." It's a vivid and evocative word that immediately conveys a sense of distress and unreality.
In the song, the artist uses it to describe a painful experience, singing "Pensavo fosse solo un incubo, un brutto sogno" (I thought it was just a nightmare, a bad dream). This highlights the overwhelming and almost unbelievable nature of his emotional struggle, making it a powerful and relatable word for anyone who has faced a difficult situation.
Mr.Rain's "SEMPRE UN PO' DI TE" is a really honest look at the lasting impact of a past relationship. He talks about how hard it is to move on, even when you try to convince yourself you have. The line "Parlarti è più difficile che camminare sulla luna" [Talking to you is harder than walking on the moon] really hits home, showing just how much emotional distance there is now. He feels like the other person is "una porta chiusa senza serratura" [a closed door without a lock], meaning there's no way in, but also no clear reason why.
He admits to still being scared and haunted by the past, even saying, "Mento se ti dico che non mi fai più paura" [I'm lying if I tell you I'm not scared of you anymore]. The song's core idea comes from the fear of looking inside himself because he knows he'll "Sempre un po' di te" [always find a bit of you] there. It's a powerful and relatable feeling of trying to escape a memory that's become a part of who you are, even when it causes pain.