Single

Song Meaning

The narrator grapples with being single, questioning if it's a divine plan or a personal failing. They find small comforts, like warming canned tuna in a microwave, which sparks a desire to sing about their situation. This initial setup paints a picture of quiet, almost mundane solitude. The core tension lies in the narrator's conflicting emotions about their single status. They express a desire for partnership, even imagining the responsibilities like being 'matrimoniabile' and paying alimony, while simultaneously asserting a preference for solitude. This internal push-and-pull is encapsulated in the repeated phrase 'Fingo - d'essere in coppia ma il cuscino stringo' (I pretend to be in a couple but I hug the pillow). The lyrics use striking imagery to convey this duality. The 'cuore d'amianto' (heart of asbestos) suggests a resilience or perhaps a hardened heart that can still fall in love 'di schianto' (suddenly). The contrast between 'felice ma piango' (happy but I cry) and the 'tango nel cuor' (tango in the heart) perfectly captures the bittersweet nature of their feelings—a passionate inner life coexisting with outward loneliness. Ultimately, the narrator seems to arrive at a place of acceptance, even celebration, of their single life. They cite 'experts' and 'TV' as validation for not marrying, embracing the idea of a 'letto a una piazza' (single bed) and finding 'buon esempio' (good example) in their own 'gesta' (deeds). The final 'yu-huu!' feels like a genuine release, a joyful affirmation of their chosen path.