"Cafe (Caso Meso Nel Cafe)" by Engelbert Humperdinck is a heartfelt ballad that tells the story of a man who has recently said goodbye to a woman he deeply cares for in a cafe. He reflects on their long history together and hopes that he is not making a mistake by trying to forget her. The protagonist is haunted by the memories of their time together and struggles to move on. He contemplates the idea of putting her out of his heart and seeks solace in drinking wine. The wine serves as a temporary remedy for his broken heart and helps him ease his mind from the sorrow he feels. The lyrics suggest that the woman has left him before, but in his dreams, she would return and express her desire to be with him again. However, this time, it appears to be the end of their relationship, which he finds difficult to accept. He can no longer tolerate the game of pretending to be okay. The song emphasizes the protagonist's reliance on wine as a coping mechanism and the only way he knows how to pass the lonely days and avoid sleepless nights filled with broken dreams. Overall, "Cafe (Caso Meso Nel Cafe)" portrays the emotional struggle of letting go after a painful goodbye. It speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and the ways people try to find comfort in difficult times.
