La nuova gioventú
Legião Urbana Lyrics

At first listen, Legião Urbana's "La Nuova Gioventú" may seem like a simple breakup song. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that there is a lot more going on in the lyrics than meets the eye. The song begins by acknowledging that the singer and the person they are addressing - likely an ex-lover - both wanted to end the relationship. However, the singer seems to have had more trouble moving on from the break-up, admitting that they "took a while to forget" and "took a while to find a place where you wouldn't hurt me anymore."

As the song continues, we get a glimpse into the life the singer and their ex once shared. They talk about teaching each other things - the singer taught their ex-lover to read "On the Road," a famous novel by Jack Kerouac, while their ex introduced them to "unequal things." Even though they wanted to break up, the singer seems to have valued the time they spent together and admits that they "liked themselves more" when the other person was around.

As the song comes to a close, the singer muses on the complexity of human emotions and relationships, remarking, "I no longer know if I am well just because I say so." They then make a point of distinguishing themselves from their ex, saying, "I am part of you, you are not part of me." Despite this, however, the singer reveals that they still have fond memories of their time together, telling their ex that they had fun and "enjoyed themselves a lot."

Overall, "La Nuova Gioventú" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of human relationships and the ways in which we can both love and hurt each other. The lyrics are deeply introspective, suggesting that the singer has spent a lot of time reflecting on their relationship and the way it ended. Despite the sadness and heartbreak that is inherent in the song, there is also a sense of resilience and a recognition that even painful relationships can leave us with meaningful memories and experiences.