Strapatti Lungo i Bordi

Giancane's 'Strappati Lungo i Bordi' is a poignant reflection on change, growth, and the inevitable loss that accompanies them. The song begins with a nostalgic look back at a time when the singer and his peers were 'always locked up in a garage, with the whole world outside,' suggesting a period of youthful isolation and perhaps creative incubation. This garage could be a metaphor for the safe space where they developed their identity, away from the external world's influences.

As the song progresses, the lyrics speak to the transformation of both the singer and his surroundings. The repeated line 'But now that everything has changed' indicates a significant shift in the singer's life. The change is not only personal ('Cambio io') but also communal ('cambia tu e la tua città'), and even extends to the music itself. The repetition of 'everything seems right, it's all right' juxtaposed with 'my disgust' reveals a deep ambivalence. The singer acknowledges that while on the surface, things may seem correct or acceptable, there is an underlying sense of dissatisfaction and discomfort with these changes.

The final verses of the song express a sense of stagnation amidst the flow of life ('While everything around flows / Only I remain immobile') and a loss of the ability to dream, which could symbolize a loss of hope or creativity. The song ends with a repetition of 'my disgust,' emphasizing the singer's struggle to reconcile with the changes that have occurred. The phrase 'it seems unfair' adds a layer of injustice to the singer's feelings, suggesting that the changes may not have been entirely positive or beneficial.