"Luce (Tramonti A Nord Est)" is a song by the Italian singer Elisa. The title translates to "Light (Sunsets in the Northeast)" in English. The lyrics talk about finding solace and freedom in being yourself, even if it means being vulnerable. In the song, Elisa asks to be heard and understood. She compares her words to the wind blowing through the trees and the sky embracing the earth. She acknowledges that she has no defenses, but she has chosen to be free. The truth is now the only thing that matters to her. Elisa then asks her listener if they will do something, if they are truly hearing her. She wants reassurance that they will take care of everything she has given. She emphasizes the connection between them, describing it as being in the same tear, like a sun and a star, with light falling from her eyes onto the sunsets of her land and onto new days. Elisa continues by saying that she now knows how to cry and admits that she needs the person she is speaking to. She has never known how to pretend, so she is open and honest about her emotions. She can sense their closeness through their breath, as there are no lies or mistakes in the midst of so much pain. The chorus repeats the theme of being in the same tear, with light falling from her eyes onto the sunsets of her land and onto new days. Elisa believes that the sun and the moon speak to her, assuring her that they will take care of everything she has given. The song concludes by acknowledging that even in a tear, like a sun and a star, there is still light falling from her eyes onto the sunsets of her land and onto new days. Elisa urges her listener to listen to her, repeating the word "ascoltami" (listen to me) multiple times. Overall, "Luce (Tramonti A Nord Est)" is a heartfelt song about the need for understanding, connection, and vulnerability in relationships. Elisa expresses her longing to be heard and reassured, while also highlighting the beauty and power of being true to oneself.
