Come Un Pittore

The song 'Come Un Pittore' by Italian pop-rock band Modà is a poetic exploration of expressing emotions and feelings through the metaphor of painting. The lyrics begin with a greeting, 'Ciao, semplicemente ciao,' which sets a tone of simplicity and directness. The narrator finds it difficult to express their feelings with words and instead chooses to convey them through colors, as a painter would on a canvas. This approach suggests a depth of emotion that goes beyond verbal communication, tapping into the universal language of art and color to express what words cannot.

Each color mentioned in the song is associated with a particular emotion or element of nature, creating a vivid emotional landscape. Blue represents the artist's subject, as well as the sky and sea, yellow symbolizes the warmth and brightness of the sun, and red captures the intensity of the feelings the subject inspires. Green is used to depict hope and the freshness of new beginnings, while white and blue together evoke the tranquility of a starry night. The absence of a color for storms suggests that some experiences are too complex or overwhelming to be captured with a single hue, leading the artist to choose a flower as a symbol of resilience and beauty in the face of adversity.

The chorus, with its repetition of colors and the emotions they represent, serves as a powerful refrain that emphasizes the connection between the artist and their subject. The song's title, 'Come Un Pittore' (Like a Painter), encapsulates the essence of the lyrics, which is about using art as a means to communicate and connect on a deeper level. The song is a celebration of love, nature, and the power of art to capture and convey the nuances of human emotion.