2. Afterhours aka Nicholas Crozier Malkin, an artist from Los Angeles (USA)
3. Afterhours was a Celtic Folk band, 1989–1995. They released three albums: "Afterhours" (1988), "Hung Up and Dry" (1990), and "Up To Here" (1992). Members include Giles Lewin (Dufay Collective, The Carnival Band,) Alan Burke, Joe McHugh, and Francis McIlduff.
Pelle
Afterhours Lyrics
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Averti
Se chiudo i miei begli
Occhietti spenti
E cerco su di me
La tua pelle che non c'è
Poi ti entro in fondo dentro, lo sai
Forse sei un congegno che
Si spegne da sé
Forse sei un congegno che
Si spegne da sé
Forse sei un congegno che
Si spegne da sé
Forse sei un congegno che
Si spegne da sé
E puoi maledire
La tua bocca
Se sbagliando mi chiama
Quando lui ti tocca
Cercherò su di me
La tua pelle che non c'è
Ti entravo in fondo dentro, lo sai
Soltanto per capire chi sei
Forse sei un congegno che
Si spegne da sé
Forse sei un congegno che
Si spegne da sé
Forse sei un congegno che
Si spegne da sé
Forse sei un congegno che
Si spegne da sé
Forse sei un congegno che
Si spegne da sé
Forse sei un congegno che
Si spegne da sé
Forse sei un congegno che
Si spegne da sé
In "Pelle," Afterhours' lead singer Manuel Agnelli sings about a longing for human connection and understanding. The lyrics suggest that the singer struggles to connect with others, and specifically a romantic partner. He describes himself as searching for the partner's skin, which is absent, possibly because the partner is unavailable or because they are physically distant. The repeated refrain, "Forse sei un congegno che si spegne da sé," suggests a feeling of helplessness and frustration at the disconnect between the singer and the partner. The phrase translates to "Maybe you are a machine that turns off by itself," adding to the idea that the singer cannot fully understand the partner's actions or intentions.
The overall mood of the song is melancholic, with a somber instrumental backing that reinforces the sense of longing and isolation in the lyrics. However, there is also a sense of perseverance and determination in the singer's voice, as he continues to seek a deeper understanding of his partner despite the obstacles in his way.
Some interpretations of the song suggest that it may be about the difficulty of communication in the digital age, where screens and devices mediate much of our interactions with others. Others connect it to broader themes of detachment and loneliness in modern society. Ultimately, the lyrics leave room for multiple interpretations and suggest a deeply personal struggle for connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
È facile sai
It's easy, you know
Averti
To have you
Se chiudo i miei begli
If I close my beautiful
Occhietti spenti
Little eyes
E cerco su di me
And I search within myself
La tua pelle che non c'è
For your skin that's not here
Poi ti entro in fondo dentro, lo sai
Then I enter deep inside you, you know
Soltanto per capire chi sei
Just to understand who you are
Forse sei un congegno che
Maybe you're a machine that
Si spegne da sé
Turns itself off
E puoi maledire
And you can curse
La tua bocca
Your mouth
Se sbagliando mi chiama
If it accidentally calls me
Quando lui ti tocca
When he touches you
Cercherò su di me
I will search within myself
La tua pelle che non c'è
For your skin that's not here
Ti entravo in fondo dentro, lo sai
I entered deep inside you, you know
Soltanto per capire chi sei
Just to understand who you are
Forse sei un congegno che
Maybe you're a machine that
Si spegne da sé
Turns itself off
Forse sei un congegno che
Maybe you're a machine that
Si spegne da sé
Turns itself off
Forse sei un congegno che
Maybe you're a machine that
Si spegne da sé
Turns itself off
Forse sei un congegno che
Maybe you're a machine that
Si spegne da sé
Turns itself off
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Manuele Agnelli
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