Astolfo

Song Meaning

The narrator is setting out on a celestial journey, waiting for the moon to depart, intending to ride the clouds. This departure feels driven by a quest for lost wisdom, a 'senno' (sense/wisdom) that is no longer found. The imagery is ethereal, suggesting a departure from the mundane into a more symbolic or spiritual realm. The initial tone is one of determined, almost magical, anticipation. This quest for lost wisdom creates a central tension. The narrator seeks a 'senno' that they themselves cannot find, but then shifts to seeking a 'senno' that 'you' (the addressee) lost. This implies a shared or connected state of lacking wisdom, or perhaps a desire to restore what the other has squandered. The journey is framed as a mission to recover something essential, both for the self and for another. The lyrics present a striking contrast between the fantastical departure and the grounded, painful memory of the addressee. While the narrator plans to 'drown in a sea with no fish,' they assert they will 'resist.' This resilience is juxtaposed with the addressee who 'continues to think' beneath the sand, fixated on the 'angelic face' of someone who hurt them. The narrator’s promise to 'heal you forever' suggests a deep, perhaps obsessive, commitment to mending this past wound. The power of these lyrics lies in their blend of otherworldly imagery and raw emotional stakes. The repeated, emphatic "Per sempre" (forever) at the end, following the promise of healing, drives home the narrator's unwavering, almost desperate, resolve. It transforms the initial celestial journey into an act of profound, enduring devotion, aimed at rectifying a deep-seated pain in the person they address.