Abbandonati

“Abbandonati” by Al Bano and Romina Power is a poetic and romantic song that invites listeners to embrace the journey of life with a sense of adventure and love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a couple traveling towards a blue sea, stopping at an autogrill, and being accompanied by new songs from a jukebox. These songs, like friends, follow them, symbolizing the companionship and memories that music can bring along the way.

The imagery of clouds disappearing from their free sky and the opening horizon suggests a sense of limitless possibilities and freedom. The horizon calling them further signifies the endless opportunities and adventures that life has to offer. The wind whispering to move on and the mention of summer ahead evoke a sense of urgency and excitement to seize the moment and enjoy the journey.

The chorus, “Abbandonati,” which means “abandon yourself,” encourages the couple to lose themselves in each other and in the dreamlike island they envision. This island represents a place of happiness and fulfillment, a “place in the sun” where they can start loving life again. The song emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and cherishing the experiences that life brings.

The lyrics also highlight the transformative power of love, with the partner becoming the embodiment of the dreamt-of thousand women. The journey of life is compared to a voyage that takes them far, filled with green and free spaces, symbolizing growth and freedom. The eternal dreamer and the young companion together realize that life is more than just an adventure; it’s a beautiful, continuous journey. The song concludes with the assurance that with love, the sun will never set, and the night will never come, symbolizing eternal happiness and freedom.