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Heavily influenced by pop art and classic cinema, the video is a highly stylized, aesthetic montage of bizarre and perfectly framed situations.
The duo sings about actively choosing the chaotic noise of crowded subways or endless construction sites over the peacefulness of the sea. They ironically claim, "Ma io lavoro per non stare con te" (But I work so I don't have to be with you), using labor as a shield against intimacy and self-reflection.
The song flawlessly pairs an upbeat, infectious rhythm with deeply existential and melancholic lyrics. 🌊 The Concept & Lyrics colapesce_dimartino_splash_official_video_sanre...
The lyrics explore the anxiety of constantly having to do things and achieve more just to avoid facing life's inherent voids.
At its core, is a sharp critique of modern life, the relentless grind of hustle culture, and the suffocating weight of societal expectations. Heavily influenced by pop art and classic cinema,
was an immediate favorite among both music journalists and the general public during Sanremo 2023. It solidified Colapesce and Dimartino's reputation for mastering "existential dance music"—tunes that make you want to dance while simultaneously reflecting on the complexities of the human condition.
It features a blend of corporate office workers moving in robotic synchrony, vintage settings, and offbeat characters interacting in ways that mirror the song's themes of alienation and mechanical living. The song flawlessly pairs an upbeat, infectious rhythm
Directed by the talented Sicilian filmmaking duo Zavvo Nicolosi and Giovanni Tomaselli (part of the Ground's Oranges collective), the music video for is a surrealist masterpiece filmed entirely on location in Sicily.