Origami
A.O. Lyrics

Come gli origami
Just like the art of origami, the things we create with our hands are delicate and beautiful.

Fatti con le mani
Made by our hands, it shows the power and creativity we possess.

E della carta
Using a simple material like paper shows how we can create beautiful things with the limited resources we have.

Immersi nell'acqua
Just like origami, life can be hard but with the proper support it can still survive and stay beautiful.

Dimmi che rimani
Asking the other person to promise to stay, to never leave because things are tough.

Se vuoi torna domani
Inviting the other person to come back when they are ready, because home awaits them with open arms.

Che sono a casa
The idea that home should be a place of safety and love, where people can come to when they need to escape the harshness of the outside world.

E ti faccio la pasta
Offering to cook a meal for the other person, creating a small moment of happiness and warmth even in the darkest of times.

In quel rossetto rosso
Talking about poison, something that is attractive from the outside but deadly on the inside, like the red lipstick on someone's lips.

Hai messo del veleno
Explaining how the other person seems to have hurt the singer, as if they have ingested poison.

Del mercurio
Referring to mercury, which is not only poisonous but also known for its ability to intoxicate and cause confusion.

Dell'assenzio
Another poison known for its hallucinatory effects, adding to the sense of confusion and disorientation.

Ti ho scritto da ubriaco
Confessing to being drunk when messaging the other person, implying that they were feeling vulnerable and emotional.

Che mi manchi, ci vediamo
Expressing the sentiment that they miss the other person and want to see them.

Vuoi un caffè
Asking the other person if they want a coffee, using it as an excuse to spend more time together.

Mi sento perso
Feeling lost and unsure, as if they don't have a direction in their life.

Per non sentire il freddo
Using alcohol to avoid feeling the emotional coldness that comes with feeling lost and insecure.

Beviamo vodka e penso
Drinking vodka, another form of alcohol, to help deal with the feelings of uncertainty and confusion that are present.

Che se la strada è tanta
Thinking that if the road ahead is long and hard, that they should take things one step at a time.

Poi ci sembra anche di meno
Realizing that the tougher moments in life can feel small and insignificant when looking back, like they used to be miles apart but now seem close together.

Come stupidi chilometri
Conveying the idea that life is a journey and sometimes we move forward without thinking or looking back, feeling silly for not realizing how we got this far.

A cantare le canzoni
Talking about how music and singing can help bring people together and make even the toughest moments feel a bit easier.

Per rovinare i dischi
Talking about singing songs so much that the record gets worn and damaged, implying that they enjoy this moment together so much that they just can't stop.

Per consumare il pieno
Using the idea of filling up a gas tank with fuel and comparing it to life, as if they are consuming all the joys and experiences of life as they come.

E ho avuto porte in faccia
Talking about getting let down, about how someone has had more than their fair share of disappointments in life.

Perse dentro a un mozzicone
Feeling lost and wandering aimlessly, as if they are stuck in the ashes of what was once a cigarette.

Mentre cercavo le storie
Trying to find meaning and purpose in their life, looking for stories that they can tell in the future.

Sulle scale di un portone
Finding inspiration in architecture, something that is usually ignored but can still bring beauty and purpose to life.

Delle sigarette spente
Using the metaphor of cigarette butts to symbolize how relationships can end up feeling burnt out, even after they seem like they are done.

Consumate dal balcone
Talking about how they have consumed a lot of cigarettes while standing on a balcony, reflecting on life and relationships.

Come fossimo in un film
Comparing life to a movie, as if they are just characters in a larger story that has already been written for them.

Come fosse da copione
The idea that they are just actors, almost like they are following a script that has already been written.

E la serata gira
Talking about how the night is turning, as if something is changing and they are not sure what.

Tra i locali della piazza
Outlining their environment, saying that they are amidst local hangouts, surrounded by friends and fellow humans.

Fra uno sguardo al portafoglio
Looking at their wallet, implying that they are a little unsure about their finances and the future.

Ed un sorriso a una ragazza
Showing appreciation for the small moments of happiness and joy that are still present, even amidst all the uncertainty.

Che ti saluta e passa
Emphasizing how fleeting moments can be, highlighting how important it is to cherish the happiness that comes our way.

Infondo tutto passa
Acknowledging that everything passes, every moment and every feeling will eventually pass, giving them the strength to keep going.

Come le foglie al vento
Comparing life to the way that leaves fall off a tree when the wind blows, emphasizing how we must let go of things that no longer serve us on our journey.

Stese al sole fuori casa
Painting the picture of the leaves, curled up in the sun, outside of their home, as if they are awaiting their fate, accepting where they might fall.