Riprendere Berlino
Afterhours Lyrics

The song "Riprendere Berlino" by Afterhours opens with the lines about the morning light and how it can change the course of one's destiny. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is feeling lost and unsure about their path in life. The following lines express a desire to stop hurting themselves, to take a break from being heroes, and consider the possibility of a more peaceful existence. This is contrasted with the idea that sometimes even paradise can be hell, and that it is not until someone falls that they realize nothing is guaranteed.

The chorus of the song speaks to the desire to take back Berlin, but not in a heroic way. The idea is not to storm the city with violence, but to reclaim it with a sense of peace and serenity. The lines "Non sarebbe bello, prenderla senza eroi" (It wouldn't be nice to take it without heroes) suggests a desire for a non-violent takeover, one that is not motivated by machismo or heroics.

The following verse is about taking the right steps, being rational and considerate of oneself, even when it's challenging to do so. The final lines of the song repeat the idea that it would be nice to be lighter, to live without fear, and to embrace a peaceful existence devoid of violence and the need to be a hero. In essence, the song speaks to the need for peace, both in one's personal life and in the world at large, and a longing to achieve that peace without violence or heroism.