Basta Così
Bon Entendeur feat. Alex Rossi Lyrics

The lyrics of "Basta Cosi" by Bon Entendeur feat. Alex Rossi explore the themes of love, loss, and moving on, all the while paying homage to an idealized vision of Italy. The song begins with the declaration that when the singer dies, they will go to Italy, no later than today, in an Alfa Romeo, or an Autobianchi. The singer wants to listen, on this final journey, to the sound of their own heart, bidding farewell to Paris, a city they will love for their entire lives. It's a final adieu to a place, to a person, and to a way of life.

The second verse talks about the journey continued, with the singer listening to Lucio Battisti's "La Torre Di Babele" all night, while driving in their cursed (?) car. Eventually, they arrive in Rome, where they try to forget their sorrows on the beaches of Ostie or aboard a boat in the Tiber river. The song ends with echoes of the beginning, reminding us of the final destination, which is Italy, where the singer wants to bid farewell to Paris once and for all, listening to the sound of their heart and the engine of their car.

Overall, the song conveys a sense of wistful longing, nostalgia, and heartbreak, but also a sense of hope and new beginnings. It’s a beautiful tribute to the beauty of Italy and the transformative power of travel to heal our hearts.