Valigia A Rotelle

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of impossibility, a recurring refrain of "Non è possibile" (It is not possible) setting a tone of frustration and limitation. The opening lines list a series of societal or personal failures: not having a job, singing off-key, being unkind to the clergy. These are presented as insurmountable obstacles, establishing a world where conventional paths and acceptable behaviors are out of reach. Yet, amidst this pervasive sense of "not possible," the lyrics introduce surreal and unexpected imagery as alternatives. We encounter a "plastor" (a nonsensical, perhaps bureaucratic or institutional entity) with a group of "alpini" (Alpine soldiers) eating ice cream and donuts, all contained "Nella valigia a rotelle" (In the rolling suitcase). This bizarre juxtaposition suggests that even within the confines of what seems impossible, there exist strange, almost absurd pockets of existence or escape. The song further juxtaposes the impossibility of political power or external support with the image of ambulances with sirens blaring, driven by a "clan di orfanelle" (a clan of orphan girls). This creates a disorienting blend of urgency and vulnerability, hinting at unconventional forces or unexpected agents operating within the established order, again, all within the symbolic rolling suitcase. The repeated phrase "Non è possibile" acts as a constant anchor to reality's constraints, making the subsequent fantastical visions all the more striking. The final stanza brings a more poignant, almost melancholic twist, suggesting that within this same rolling suitcase, one can find "il passato / Venduto come al mercato" (the past / Sold like at the market) and "Gli accordi sulla tua pelle" (The chords on your skin). This implies that even our personal histories and emotional experiences are commodified or externalized, becoming things to be found or traded. The rolling suitcase, therefore, transforms from a container of absurdities into a repository of fragmented memories and commodified emotions, highlighting a profound sense of loss and detachment in the face of pervasive impossibility.