Per quando noi non ci saremo

Song Meaning

These lyrics open with a series of sweeping, almost prophetic visions, each prefaced by "Per quando" (For when). They paint a picture of a distant future where time itself seems to unravel, and the familiar structures of human existence fade into something vast and elemental. There's an immediate sense of grand scale and an elegiac, contemplative tone. The central tension here lies in the contrast between these cosmic shifts and a distinctly human yearning for enduring impact. The lyrics suggest a world where "voices of emptiness will only be echoes," yet the speaker, or collective "we," still intends to "sow memories of cathedrals / For people who don't know our name." This desire to leave a mark, even for unknown future generations, feels profoundly poignant against the backdrop of such immense impermanence. The craft truly shines in its evocative, often surreal imagery. Phrases like "stone tapes will end in dreams" or "chimes of corroded copper will rattle for us" blend the solid with the ephemeral, the mechanical with the organic. The collapse of linear time is hinted at when "centuries before and after will be in the moment things are," creating a sense of a timeless present where all past and future converge into a single, transformative now. Ultimately, the cumulative effect of these future-gazing clauses builds to a powerful, understated conclusion. After describing a world where "only the vibration of steel will remain" and one swims "as one only swims when tired or leaving," the lyrics deliver a simple, direct imperative: "Lasciamo un suono" (Let's leave a sound). This final call to create, to resonate, to leave a trace, feels like a defiant whisper against the roar of cosmic oblivion, making these lyrics resonate with a quiet, profound power.