"Come zucchero" is a song by Italian singer Umberto Tozzi. The lyrics talk about the bittersweet experience of love and longing for someone who is no longer there. The song begins by comparing the person to sugar on the lips, both cold and fever, and a warm teddy bear that no longer fits in the bed. The person is described as a scar of love, always remembered even though they are not present. They are like sugar in the heart, something that comes to mind in the morning. Tozzi continues to compare the person to snow or cocaine found in his coffee, representing an addictive and exhilarating feeling. The mention of the Rolling Stones and the betrayal suggests a desire for excitement and thrill that led to wrongdoing, acknowledging that there's nothing to be done about it now. The person is then compared to sugar in the engine, who stops Tozzi from leaving as he travels away. They are seen as a source of comfort and security that he now lacks. Without them, he can't even see properly. The lyrics mention cotton candy and the person's dress in a crowd, implying a reunion of sorts at a festival. Tozzi also expresses his willingness to wait for the person when they finish work, becoming white in their sunglasses. The phrase "come zucchero di sale" can be understood as the sweetness and saltiness of their relationship, and how Tozzi will eventually forget about it, looking at shop windows where they used to go together. Towards the end, the lyrics mention the possibility of having a child, and Tozzi says he will tie himself to the bed this time, showing his commitment and desire to be close to the person. Overall, "Come zucchero" portrays the mixed emotions and longing one feels for a lost love, comparing it to the various sensations and experiences associated with sugar.
