The song "Maria No" by Umberto Tozzi tells the story of a man who is going off to war and leaving his girlfriend Maria behind. He apologizes for not being able to write to her for a while, but assures her that it is not his fault. He tries to convince Maria not to be jealous, as there is no reason for her to suffer from it. The lyrics describe the last night before he goes to the front, where he dreams without sleeping. It is already six in the morning and he wonders what Maria is doing and if she thinks about him as he thinks about her. The man reassures Maria that the storm they are enduring will not last. He believes that if they just shoot a little bit, they will all go home. He tells Maria that May will come and these difficult nights will be over, and even the memories will fade. He promises to be with her and not leave her. Months pass in the trench, defending their ideals. But he assures Maria that eventually they will prevail and sing in front of the vultures' eyes. He tells her that the storm will not last and he will return for her celebration. He asks her not to be sad for him. The song expresses hope for the end of the war and the reunion with Maria. The protagonist promises to return and stay by her side. The repetition of "Maria no" reinforces his determination to overcome the challenges and be with her again. Overall, "Maria No" portrays the longing, sacrifice, and hope of a soldier during war, and his unwavering love for Maria.
