Nati per vivere / Born to live

Song Meaning

“Nati per vivere / Born to live” immediately grapples with existence, posing life and death as "questione di sfumature." The lyrics quickly pivot from this philosophical opening to a more personal, almost resigned observation about being "specializzati in cuori infranti." Yet, there's a surprising twist, a desire to "morire allegro" and share that dream with another. Life's harshness is depicted vividly, with joy seemingly "sputa gioia" and external pressures acting as an "boia." This stark imagery creates a palpable tension with the yearning for shared happiness. The repeated wish to "dividere con te" suggests that companionship is the crucial antidote to life's inherent difficulties and the inevitability of sorrow. The lyrical craft shines in its clever use of repetition and contrast. The recurring refrain about being born to die with "nessuna colpa" and born to love, "amare e basta," acts as both a fatalistic acceptance and a powerful declaration.