Adagio
Mario Frangoulis Lyrics

The lyrics to Mario Frangoulis's song Adagio paint a picture of transience, with the singer acknowledging the fleeting nature of human existence. The first line, "Dei, poeti, uomini piccoli" (Gods, poets, small men) brings to mind the idea that even those who may be considered divine or talented are ultimately just passing through, like clouds. The mention of an "ungrateful land" and a "dark sky full of comets" further illustrates the sense of impermanence and unpredictability that characterizes our lives.

The second stanza, "E non mi chiedere se è lecito / In alto o in basso è sempre tacito / Che il mio cuore prenderà / Una direzione senza pensare" (And don't ask me if it's allowed / Up or down, it's always silent / My heart will take / A direction without thinking) suggests a resignation to fate or a higher power, with the heart guiding the singer without conscious thought or choice. The idea that the direction is "always silent" reinforces the notion that there may not be any clear answers or guidance in life.

Overall, the lyrics to Adagio evoke a sense of transience, impermanence, and resignation to the unpredictability of life. The singer acknowledges the passing nature of human existence, and suggests that our hearts may guide us even when we aren't consciously aware of it.