Negramaro is an Italian rock band. Their name comes from Negroamaro, a wine… Read Full Bio ↴Negramaro is an Italian rock band. Their name comes from Negroamaro, a wine (and a red grape variety) from Puglia, a region in the South of Italy.

Their initial success was with the song "Come sempre", from the album "Negramaro" recorded in 2003. It was chosen by RAI (the Italian national television) as the soundtrack for its 50th anniversary advertisement.

They debuted in Sanremo's Festival in the young artists section with the hit "Mentre tutto scorre". This song was subsequently chosen as the title track for the movie "La febbre" by Alessandro D'Alatri featuring Fabio Volo. Another eight songs from Negrmaro are on this soundtrack.

In the summer of 2005 they won the 'Best Newcomer' award in Festivalbar with their new single "Estate". With this song they hit the top of the Italian charts and then went on to win "Best Italian Band" in the MTV Music Awards.

Apnea
Negramaro Lyrics

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Non importa se non so
stare a galla per un po’
gli errori miei…li rifarei

se potessi in apnea
dare ossigeno ad un’idea
gli errori miei…li rifarei

ma tu lo sai,
che affogo nei miei guai…
l’amore che mi dai?
…dolcezza che non hai
provato mai

ma a chi importa se non so
stare a galla…neanche un po’
gli errori miei…li rifarei

ma tu lo sai
che affogo nei miei guai…
l’amore che mi dai?
…dolcezza che non hai
provato mai

si tu lo sai…

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Negramaro's song "Apnea" express a sense of regret for past mistakes but also a willingness to repeat them for the sake of keeping an idea alive. The singer admits to not being able to stay afloat for very long and that they would make the same mistakes again if it meant giving life to an idea. It's a reflection on the importance of creative expression and the risks and sacrifices that come with it.

The chorus shifts the focus to the singer's significant other, acknowledging the support and love they receive despite their struggles. The line "dolcezza che non hai provato mai" (sweetness you've never experienced) suggests that the partner's love is unconditional and unwavering, even if they don't fully understand or relate to the singer's struggles.

Overall, the song can be interpreted as an ode to creativity, the importance of risk-taking, and the beauty of having someone to lean on through it all.

Line by Line Meaning

Non importa se non so stare a galla per un po’ gli errori miei…li rifarei
It doesn't matter if I can't stay afloat for a while, I would still make the same mistakes again if I could hold my breath and give oxygen to an idea.

se potessi in apnea dare ossigeno ad un’idea gli errori miei…li rifarei
If I could give breath to an idea while holding my breath, I would still make the same mistakes again.

ma tu lo sai, che affogo nei miei guai… l’amore che mi dai? …dolcezza che non hai provato mai
But you know, I'm drowning in my troubles...the love you give me is a sweetness you've never experienced before.

ma a chi importa se non so stare a galla…neanche un po’ gli errori miei…li rifarei
But who cares if I can't stay afloat...not even a little bit, I would still make the same mistakes again.

si tu lo sai…
Yes, you know it...

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