Flight
Zucchero & Ronan Keating Lyrics

Stray cats in a mad dog city
This line means that the singer feels like an outsider in a dangerous, unpredictable place full of chaos and volatile people.

Nine ways to sorrow
This line means that the singer sees many different routes in life that can lead to sadness and pain.

A moment's all it takes to say goodbye
This line means that sometimes a brief amount of time is all it takes for people to part ways and end relationships.

I'm waiting
This line means that the artist is anticipating something or someone to arrive.

Wild cats in a sad dog story
This line continues the comparison of the artist and the people around them to stray cats and dangerous dogs, suggesting that everyone has a difficult backstory and struggles to deal with.

Nine roads to follow
This line means that there are many different paths in life that people can take, each with their own set of outcomes and consequences.

For all the days before us, for love
This line means that despite past challenges or pain, the singer is committed to a future full of love.

For all the pain you've got
This line means that the person the artist is addressing has been through a lot of difficulties or hurt, but the artist is still dedicated to them.

Say you won't say you won't give up
This line means that the artist is asking the person they are addressing to commit to continuing forward together, despite any obstacles that may arise.

'Cause when love comes the world has new meaning
This line means that love can be transformative, and the artist feels that everything becomes brighter and more joyful when in love.

And everything's gleaming, like the downtown lights
This line means that the new meaning that love gives extends to the entire world, making everything brighter and more beautiful.

Lost cats in a dead end story
This line means that the artist and those around them may feel stuck in their current situation or in life in general, unable to find a way forward.

Nine lines that echo
This line continues the theme of there being many different paths and outcomes in life that can lead to a sense of repetition and predictability.

Love comes and gives you that feeling
This line means that love brings about a certain emotion or sensation that is unique to being in love.

You're suddenly dreaming of a brand new day
This line means that being in love can suddenly give a person a new perspective on life or inspire them to imagine a new future.

Che ho bisogno di qualcosa di vero
This line is in Italian, and means 'I need something real.' It suggests a desire for authenticity and honesty.

Che illumini il cielo proprio come te
Also in Italian, this line means 'that illuminates the sky just like you.' It continues the metaphor of the person being addressed as a source of light and joy, bringing brightness to everything around them.

Siamo caduti in volo, mio cielo
This line means 'We fell in flight, my sky.' It conveys a sense of unexpectedness and a rapid change in circumstance.

Baby don't cry, baby don't cry
This repeated line is likely intended to comfort someone and reassure them that everything will be alright.

They're gonna paint this town for us, turn it upside down
This line means that the artist feels like they are about to go out and have an adventure - they will create chaos and excitement wherever they go.

'Cause when love comes the world has new meaning
This line is repeated later in the song to emphasize the transformative power of love.

You're suddenly dreaming of a brand new day
This line is also repeated later in the song for emphasis.