Tevere Grand Hotel
Alessandro Mannarino Lyrics

The lyrics of Alessandro Mannarino's song Tevere Grand Hotel centers around the contrast between the wealthy and powerful, who purchase gold and steal love, and those who live in poverty and desperation. In the evening, some are in the fields, while others are locked up in jail. However, despite the differences in their lives, they are all united by their sense of despair, represented by the image of a black shadow and a lump in the throat. The "queen of the Kampina" is a reference to a Romanian gypsy woman, who is known for her thievery. The singer asks her how much a robbery would cost, and then describes how love falls wildly amidst the chaos of the world. The image of a vagabond wandering aimlessly is used to represent the idea that everyone is struggling to find their place in the world.

The chorus repeats the idea that some people come to the Tevere Grand Hotel seeking either love or disaster. The wind is a common motif in the song, representing the uncontrollable and unpredictable nature of fate. The singer asks the woman to dream for him, perhaps implying that he himself has lost hope. Meanwhile, the rich and powerful dance at the Tevere Grand Hotel, seemingly indifferent to the struggles of the rest of the world. Through these lyrics, Mannarino critiques the social and economic inequality present in society and the lack of compassion shown towards the less privileged.