Come mai?

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship where the narrator feels controlled and confused by a woman's desires. He contrasts 'girls of yesterday' with 'girls of today,' suggesting a perceived shift in behavior or presentation, labeling the former as more 'natural' and the latter as 'special.' This initial observation sets up a question that echoes throughout the song: 'Come mai?' (Why?). The narrator seems to be grappling with a fundamental change he perceives in women, or perhaps in his interactions with them, leading to a sense of bewilderment. The central tension arises from the narrator's feeling of being trapped and manipulated. He admits, 'Nella tua trappola ci siamo noi' (We are in your trap), and acknowledges their own flaws ('Un po' egoisti e un po' bugiardi noi' - A bit selfish and a bit liars, we). Despite this, he feels his agency is undermined, stating, 'Tagli le ali e mi fai male donna' (You cut my wings and hurt me, woman) and 'M'illudo d'esser io a guidare donna' (I delude myself that I am driving, woman). He yearns for freedom and experience – 'Fammi volare fammi bere donna' (Let me fly, let me drink, woman) – but feels his partner dictates the terms of their shared life, ultimately deciding where to 'brake.' A striking element is the repetition of 'Come mai?' and the direct address 'donna' (woman), emphasizing the narrator's persistent questioning and his focus on this specific female figure. The lyrics suggest that despite perceived differences between past and present women, 'le ragazze innamorate sono tutte uguali' (in love girls are all the same). This implies that the core of romantic relationships, or at least his experience of them, remains constant, regardless of external changes. The repeated plea, 'dimmi, dimmi cosa vuoi' (tell me, tell me what you want), underscores his frustration and his desire for clarity, yet he also asks, 'Di chi sei' (Whose are you?), revealing a deeper insecurity about possession and belonging within the relationship.