VANIGLIA Lyrics – Tananai

VANIGLIA Lyrics Meaning

[Strofa 1]
This verse sets a tone of dark humor and casual intimacy. The singer talks about notifying their partner if they “end it all” and leaving a note, jokingly referencing mundane things like vanilla and fruit in their shopping list. They describe their relationship as beautiful yet heavy, much like Pasolini’s films—intense but captivating. The line about getting a rabbit as a form of responsibility hints at their playful approach to dealing with life’s pressures.

[Pre-Ritornello]
Here, the singer acknowledges that they don’t have grand desires like asking for the moon. Their partner makes valid points in arguments, but there’s an underlying feeling that the partner’s expectations or perception of them might be more than they can live up to.

[Ritornello]
This section highlights a sense of exhaustion and emotional struggle. The singer describes their partner waking up with red eyes, overwhelmed by thoughts, and eating just to soothe a stomach ache. It captures a morning-after feeling of drinking too much, leaving clothes on the floor and crumbs in the bed. Despite the mess, there’s a strange beauty in the sadness. Winter has passed, and the singer asks if things are better now, suggesting hope for improvement.

[Post-Ritornello]
The singer tells their partner to write to them, even though they know they won’t respond. There’s an acceptance of the lack of communication, and now it seems they’re on equal ground, as if the silence has balanced things out.

[Strofa 2]
This verse continues the theme of their disjointed, somewhat dysfunctional life. The partner is urged to drink chamomile in the morning, but their life swings between quiet and chaotic—sometimes as mundane as “home and church,” other times as wild as comparing their family to the infamous Manson family. The couple doesn’t follow typical responsibilities like others; instead, they hide away and find comfort in having something simple, like a rabbit, to care for.

[Pre-Ritornello 2]
In this short section, the singer admits they would actually like a piece of the moon—a small wish for something more, hinting at unspoken desires.

[Ritornello]
Revisiting the emotional turmoil, this repetition drives home the sense of morning struggles, feelings of anxiety, and physical discomfort after a night of excess. The messy scene, from clothes on the floor to hugging the radiator for warmth, reflects a chaotic life. Yet, amid the sadness, there’s still beauty. With winter over, there’s a question of whether things are getting better.

[Post-Ritornello]
Again, the singer encourages their partner to write to them, knowing full well they won’t respond. There’s a sense of acceptance in this dynamic, where both understand that communication has broken down, but there’s still a desire for connection.

[Outro]
The repetition of “Scrivimi” (Write to me) in the outro reinforces the theme of wanting to reconnect, even if the chances of that happening are slim. It’s a plea for communication, symbolizing the lingering hope for some kind of response.