Although the musical ensemble is composed only by acoustic instruments, the band often make heavy use of sound effects like distortion, flanger, wah-wah to recreate most of the rock sound in their songs.
The current lineup is made by Luca Sapio (voice), Andrea Costa (violin), Gionata Costa (cello), Stefano Ricci (upright bass), Valentino Bianchi (saxophone).
Somewhere Else
Quintorigo Lyrics
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Do stars still shine at your door?
Pails of rain fell today and day before
you do believe you've had enough
You were somewhere else.
You were somewhere else than here
Braced with wind on your neck, game got rough
count the false steps you'd left.
You will need to crawl far in an amber sea
to hear the beat of your heart.
You were somewhere else.
You were somewhere else than here
lingering in the air like the faint smell of a poisoned rose.
you know so much, you know nothing.
Know the little that is left.
You want say some you can't do that
You are a million miles from here.
The lyrics of Quintorigo's "Somewhere Else" evoke the melancholic feeling of being stuck in a place where one does not want to be. The song begins with a reference to the end of summer, which symbolizes the closing of a brighter, more joyful period. The ground turning cold represents the onset of a colder, harsher season. The singer then asks if the stars still shine at the door, which could mean various things, such as hoping for a brighter future or a reminder of the beauty that once existed. Nevertheless, it reflects the sense of isolation and dislocation from one's surroundings.
The second verse portrays a sense of weariness, where the subject believes they have had enough. It could be exhaustion from the routine or the struggle to adapt to their current situation. The reference to the "false steps" could mean the realization of past mistakes and the need to take a step back to reassess one's life. The line "to hear the beat of your heart" could symbolize reconnecting with one's self or a longing for unconditional love.
The chorus reiterates the feeling of being somewhere else or anywhere else than in the present, in a place that is not toxic or poisonous. It evokes the memory of a rose that still smells sweet, but becomes harmful and poisoned when one gets too close. The lyrics thus evoke a longing to leave, escape and find a better place, a better self.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer's almost gone, ground is turning cold.
The summer season is coming to an end, and the temperature is dropping.
Do stars still shine at your door?
Are you still hopeful for a better future?
Pails of rain fell today and day before, you do believe you've had enough
You have faced too many hardships, and you are tired of dealing with them.
You were somewhere else.
Your mind was preoccupied with something other than the present.
You were somewhere else than here lingering in the air like the faint smell of a poisoned rose.
Your absence was felt and had a negative impact, like the subtle but harmful scent of a poisonous flower.
Braced with wind on your neck, game got rough count the false steps you'd left.
You faced difficult challenges, and you are now reflecting on your mistakes.
You will need to crawl far in an amber sea to hear the beat of your heart.
You will have to go through a lot of obstacles before you can regain your sense of purpose and identity.
you know so much, you know nothing.
Even though you possess knowledge, you are still lost.
Know the little that is left.
Try to focus on what you have left and not what you have lost.
You want say some you can't do that
You have something to say, but for some reason, you feel incapable of saying it.
You are a million miles from here.
You are emotionally distant and disconnected from your surroundings.
Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.