Siamo due eschimesi

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of cozy intimacy, framing a relationship as a shared, isolated world. The opening lines, 'Da una slitta siamo scesi / È passato un altro dì,' immediately establish a sense of arrival and the passage of time within this secluded space. The narrator describes 'sei mesi / Da trascorrere così,' suggesting a deliberate choice to remain in this comfortable, perhaps even stagnant, state of togetherness. The core of the song lies in the repeated refrain, 'Siamo due esquimesi / E dentro ai nostri igloo / Ci stropicciamo i nasi / Con tutta la tribù.' This metaphor vividly conjures an image of two people huddled together for warmth and connection in a harsh, cold environment. The 'tribù' (tribe) implies a small, close-knit group, reinforcing the idea of an insular world where their shared customs, like 'stropicciamo i nasi' (rubbing noses), are the norm. The second verse deepens this sense of affectionate, non-verbal communication. 'Dicendo di no con il viso / Ci diamo i bacetti col naso' highlights a unique and tender way of interacting, emphasizing a private language of love. This intimate exchange is what makes them 'Felici di amarci così,' content with their specific mode of affection. However, the third verse introduces a subtle tension. 'Viviam nella notte polare / Pensando alla luce del sole / Sognando l'azzurro del mare' reveals that despite their current contentment, there's a longing for something beyond their frozen existence. This contrast between the present reality of the 'notte polare' (polar night) and the imagined 'luce del sole' (sunlight) and 'azzurro del mare' (blue of the sea) suggests that their idyllic igloo, while comforting, might also represent a self-imposed confinement. The repeated 'Felici / Così' at the end, however, leans back into acceptance, finding joy within their chosen, if limited, world.