Il bene si avvera (ci sono anch’io)

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of someone arriving late to a difficult situation, carrying the weight of delayed emotions. The narrator acknowledges their presence, stating "Ci sono anch'io" (I am here too), but with a sense of belatedness, bringing "due lacrime scese in ritardo" (two tears that fell late). This arrival isn't about taking center stage, but rather observing from the periphery, "ai bordi del campo" (at the edges of the field), offering a simple gesture of acknowledgment. The journey to this point is framed as a learning process, where "La strada più breve s'impara al ritorno" (the shortest road is learned on the way back), suggesting wisdom gained through experience and perhaps regret. The central tension lies in the encouragement to persist through intense emotional pain, urging "Non smettere affatto di piangere forte" (Don't stop crying hard at all). This isn't a call for despair, but a cathartic release, as the narrator insists "Che il bene si avvera" (That good will come true). The imagery of a "cascata di pioggia scura" (waterfall of dark rain) becomes a powerful metaphor for overwhelming sorrow, yet it's presented as a necessary precursor to eventual good. The advice to "stai / Con quelli che stanno davvero con te" (stay / With those who truly stay with you) highlights the importance of genuine support amidst hardship, even when that support is "Bagnati di rabbia, di freddo e d'amore" (Soaked in anger, cold, and love). The most striking craft element is the persistent, almost mantra-like repetition of "Il bene si avvera," which acts as an anchor of hope against the torrent of "pioggia scura." This refrain transforms the overwhelming rain from a symbol of pure despair into a cleansing force, a "cascata di pioggia e fede" (waterfall of rain and faith). The lyrics also find profound beauty in suffering, noting "quanta bellezza / Sta negli occhi disperati / Stropicciati come te" (how much beauty / Lies in desperate eyes / Wrinkled like yours), suggesting that resilience and authenticity are forged in these very difficult moments. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics stems from their raw honesty about pain and their unwavering, yet earned, optimism. The narrator doesn't offer platitudes but a shared experience of struggle, acknowledging the difficulty of holding oneself together, as seen in "Tu ridi per quando hai tenuto la faccia / Composta davanti alle sberle" (You laugh because you kept your face / Composed in front of the slaps). By validating the tears and the pain, and repeatedly affirming that good will eventually manifest, the song provides a powerful, grounded sense of encouragement.