Sto bene al mare Lyrics – Marco Mengoni

Sto bene al mare Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Marco Mengoni]
He’s saying that he simply feels good at the sea. It’s his happy place where everything just feels right.

[Strofa 1: Sayf & Marco Mengoni]
He’s talking about not feeling connected to city life anymore. The noise, expectations, and pressure don’t appeal to him. He finds more comfort in quieter, simpler places—like where caterpillars hide, which hints at transformation and peace. Money or flashy relationships don’t attract him either. He could’ve followed in his father’s footsteps, maybe worked with pipes or had a traditional job, and hung out in bars with friends, drinking and smoking, but that life feels empty. He questions if he really belongs in the world of movies, acting out lines just to impress or fit in. He also doesn’t see himself partying in fancy neighborhoods, pretending to celebrate a future that’s always shifting. Basically, he’s realizing he doesn’t fit into those artificial or high-pressure environments—he craves something more real, more natural, something that doesn’t constantly change with the trends.

[Ritornello: Marco Mengoni]
He repeats how good he feels at the sea. The rhythm shows how that place brings him peace, like a safe escape where he truly feels himself.

[Strofa 2: Rkomi, Rkomi & Marco Mengoni]
He paints a picture of a woman just out of the water—beautiful, real, and full of life. But even in this moment, there’s a feeling that things are slipping or losing direction. There’s beauty in how people fall in love in many ways, but also fragility. He feels like she’s worth all his time and wants her to hold on, but also admits he’s struggling. He’s stuck in a confusing place, maybe emotionally overwhelmed, and says he’s not doing well at the sea anymore—it reminds him of how things went wrong before. He’s got a summer to waste, but this time he wants to make it right. He whispers to her, showing how love can be blind and unsure, yet still something he wants to fight for.

[Ritornello: Marco Mengoni & Rkomi]
Even though the sea started as a peaceful place, now it’s more emotional. They repeat how they feel good there, but the tone suggests they’re trying to hold on to that feeling, using the sea as a way to find clarity or comfort through their emotional ups and downs.

[Bridge: Marco Mengoni & Rkomi, Marco Mengoni, Sayf]
There’s a deeper reflection going on now. They wonder what’s happening on the other side of the sea—maybe questioning life beyond their current world. They talk about enjoying the sun, wearing sunglasses and sunscreen, while the world feels like it’s fading away. It hints at wanting a deeper, spiritual journey, maybe even going as far as Timbuktu, to avoid falling for shallow things like flashy fashion. They talk about being content with just one true love instead of chasing empty thrills. The sea becomes more than just a relaxing spot—it’s almost like a place for healing and finding real purpose.

[Ritornello: Marco Mengoni & Sayf]
They go back to that peaceful phrase, repeating how good they feel at the sea. It wraps everything up with that simple idea—despite the mess of life and love, the sea still brings a sense of calm and grounding.