"Mi Manca" is a song by Italian singer-songwriter Umberto Tozzi. The title, "Mi Manca," translates to "I Miss" in English. The lyrics of the song revolve around the theme of missing someone. The story depicted in the song is about the narrator reminiscing about a past relationship. He describes a beautiful restaurant where he and his partner used to dine together, expressing his longing for those moments. Despite being in a relationship with someone else, he feels selfish for missing his past lover. The narrator further expresses his longing for various aspects and moments shared with his former partner. He mentions missing a warm blanket, her portrait on the bookshelf, the switch that evoked both sadness and joy, and the unique energy she brought to their lovemaking. He also mentions missing her early return home before six o'clock. The song portrays a conflicted emotional state. Although the narrator acknowledges his current relationship, he admits that he misses his former partner deeply. He offers to give his current partner twice as much as she asks for, indicating his desire to fulfill her wants and needs. However, he feels embarrassed if his former partner were to find out about his current situation. The lyrics convey a sense of longing, nostalgia, and desire for a past love. The narrator expresses the void left in his life and the things he misses about his previous relationship. Despite being in a new relationship, his heart still yearns for the person he lost.
