La notte è bella da soli
Vinicio Capossela Lyrics

The lyrics of Vinicio Capossela's song "La notte è bella da soli" capture the essence of the beauty and solitude of the night. The first verse conveys the idea that in this particular place, no one is around. The line, "A questo paese non ci sta nessuno" (In this town, nobody is there) emphasizes the emptiness and tranquility of the surroundings. The following line, "Si arrabbiano le gatte con i cani" (Cats get angry with dogs), portrays a sense of tension and unpredictability in this deserted place. However, it is the cat who triumphs in this unusual conflict: "La gatta vince, la gatta vince" (The cat wins, the cat wins).

The second verse introduces a touch of fear and mystique with the mention of the howling werewolf: "Si sente lontano lu lupo mannaro" (The werewolf is heard from afar). The singer admits to being scared: "Per la paura mi so' scantato" (I got scared because of fear). Yet, he finds solace in the sounds of the water and fountains: "Poi il rumore dell'acqua e delle fontane, m'hanno fatto compagnia" (Then, the noise of the water and fountains kept me company). These natural sounds, amidst the silence of the night, bring comfort and companionship to the singer.