Il Gigante Si Sveglia
Adriano Modica Lyrics
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assomiglia a un gigante
che parla nel sonno
piange nel sonno
e il cielo lassù è così grande
che sembra di sentirsi chiedere scusa
e di sorridere un po'
da qui la città
assomiglia a un gigante
che parla nel sonno
piange nel sonno
e il cuore ingoiato dopo la corsa
è la più bella voglia di vomitare che ho
gli alberi sono discorsi fatti al cielo
discorsi fatti a gesti
e il cielo lassù sussurra fai piano
se no il gigante si sveglia
In "Il Gigante Si Sveglia," Adriano Modica describes the city as a sleeping giant. The city's buildings and streets are likened to the massive body of this giant. The singer observes that even in its slumber, the giant communicates and expresses emotion. It speaks and weeps in its sleep, suggesting that even in its dormant state, the city has a powerful presence and impact.
The vastness of the sky above the city is emphasized, creating a sense of insignificance and humility. The singer feels as though the sky is asking for forgiveness and smiling slightly, perhaps as a response to the giant's slumbering state. This imagery highlights the relationship between the city and its surroundings, suggesting that even nature recognizes the power and influence of the sleeping giant.
The second verse repeats the same imagery, emphasizing the resemblance between the city and the giant. Here, the singer describes the heart as being swallowed after a race or exertion. This image suggests that the city's fast-paced life and continuous movement can sometimes be overwhelming, causing a desire to purge or release emotions.
The mention of trees as conversations made towards the sky implies that they, too, are part of the giant's slumbering state. They symbolize the various elements of the city, reaching up towards the heavens. The sky whispers to the singer to be quiet, reminding them that any sudden disturbance could potentially awaken the giant. This cautionary note reinforces the sense of vigilance and respect towards the city and its slumber.
Overall, "Il Gigante Si Sveglia" portrays the city as a powerful yet vulnerable force. While it rests, its impact can still be felt through its communications and emotions. The vastness of the sky and the caution towards waking the giant highlight the city's profound presence and the need to approach it with reverence.
Line by Line Meaning
da qui la città
From here, the city
assomiglia a un gigante
resembles a giant
che parla nel sonno
who talks in his sleep
piange nel sonno
cries in his sleep
e il cielo lassù è così grande
and the sky up there is so big
che sembra di sentirsi chiedere scusa
that it feels like it's apologizing
e di sorridere un po'
and smiling a little
e il cuore ingoiato dopo la corsa
and the heart swallowed after the race
è la più bella voglia di vomitare che ho
is the most beautiful desire to vomit that I have
gli alberi sono discorsi fatti al cielo
the trees are conversations made to the sky
discorsi fatti a gesti
conversations made with gestures
e il cielo lassù sussurra fai piano
and the sky up there whispers softly
se no il gigante si sveglia
or else the giant wakes up
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Adriano Modica
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