Ridicolo means "ridiculous" or "silly." It's an interesting word because it describes a state of being that many people try to avoid, yet the singer embraces it.
In the song, Ultimo sings, "Bere fin quando non divento assai ridicolo" (Drink until I become quite ridiculous). He uses this word to express a desire to let go of inhibitions and societal expectations, allowing himself to be vulnerable and unconcerned with judgment in the presence of someone he cares about. This makes it a memorable and relatable word for anyone who has ever wanted to shed their self-consciousness.
Ultimo invites us on a late-night Roman adventure where laughter bubbles out of nonsense words, drinks flow until they become “ridiculous,” and the only thing that matters is sharing the moment with someone special. The catchy pa-ra-ppa refrain feels like carefree humming on the way home from a party, while images of tossed-aside jackets, half-abandoned attempts to quit smoking, and impulsive declarations like “I can walk to the moon if you want” capture the raw, fizzing energy of youth.
Beneath the playful surface, the song is a confession about uncertainty: fame makes people think they know him, yet nobody truly “goes inside.” Ultimo reassures both himself and the listener that it is perfectly normal “alla mia età” (at my age) to “non sapere mai dove si va”—never know where you’re headed. The result is an anthem for anyone navigating early adulthood: celebrate the night, treasure real connections over phone screens, and embrace not having all the answers while you chase whatever horizon appears next.