"Io apri o no" is a song by Italian singer Umberto Tozzi. The lyrics tell a story of a person who is in love with someone and is desperately seeking their love and affection in return. The protagonist compares themselves and their love to an army going to war for love. They consider themselves easy targets for anyone who may shoot straight to their heart. The song expresses the protagonist's willingness to go to great lengths, even breaking down walls, to be with their loved one. They ask for a glimmer of hope and a chance to be together. The protagonist contemplates the fragility of their love, admitting that they would have lost if their loved one was not there. They express a desire to sleep with the person, to hear them say "yes" once again. Despite understanding their loved one's clear message, the protagonist hopes for a positive outcome and requests that the door be opened. They express how much they have thought about their loved one and how deeply in love they are. They want their loved one to understand that they have played with their emotions, hurting them slightly. The song ends with the protagonist promising to open up to their loved one, to be dressed in white to be with them for the rest of their life. They promise to open up and let their loved one sleep in their warm, loving arms. Overall, "Mi apri o no" is a plea for love and a desire for a reciprocal affection from the person the protagonist is deeply in love with.
