The song "Himalaya" by Umberto Tozzi tells the story of the Yeti, or the abominable snowman, who is captured by an expedition on the Himalayan mountains. The lyrics describe how the world will no longer have secrets after the mystery of the Yeti is solved. The American expedition sponsors the capture of the Yeti and wants to know about its history and behavior for both scientific and historical purposes. The Yeti, represented by the lyrics, speaks about its life in the mountains, saying that it is a poor man of the snow who survives by eating whatever it finds and only drinks when it rains. It sees the sky as a treasured and open gift from God, and everything it sees belongs to everyone, including God. The song also touches on the contrast between the Yeti's simple way of life in the Himalayas and the materialism and consumerism of modern civilization. The Yeti expresses its satisfaction and contentment in living off what it finds, without needing the abundance that comes from advertising eggs or being elected due to being somewhat opportunistic. It talks about the presence of civilization without suffering from hunger. Overall, the song "Himalaya" is a poetic and metaphorical representation of the life and perspective of the Yeti, juxtaposed with the materialistic and consumerist society of the modern world. It reflects on the simplicity and contentment found in nature compared to the artificial desires of human society.
