"Thank You Very Much" is a song by Italian singer Umberto Tozzi. The lyrics express gratitude and thanks, but also touch on themes of love, self-discovery, and vulnerability. The song begins with the repetition of "Thank you very much, thank you for your touch, thank you for a day, thank you anyway." These lines indicate a sense of appreciation for someone or something that has brought joy and positivity into the speaker's life. However, the phrase "per non soffrire" (translated as "to avoid suffering") suggests that there might be an underlying pain or struggle that the speaker is trying to escape or cope with. As the song progresses, the lyrics mention a mysterious figure referred to as a "stella di mare" (translated as "starfish" or "star of the sea"). This person seems to have a significant impact on the speaker, as they confess to feeling lost and confused in their embrace. The lines "Guardami un po', sono io, sono proprio io" (translated as "Look at me, it's me, it's really me") indicate a desire for recognition and acceptance from this person. The next verse reveals a deeper layer to the song's narrative. The lyrics mention an "albero che cresceva in te" (translated as "the tree that was growing in you"). This metaphor suggests that the speaker felt a sense of growth and connection within this person, but the sudden mention of surrender adds a bittersweet tone to the relationship. It hints at a potential ending or letting go, as the speaker declares, "No, non dirlo mai, mi arrendo" (translated as "No, don't ever say it, I surrender"). The chorus repeats the initial lines of gratitude, emphasizing the importance of the person or experience being thanked as a means to avoid suffering or death ("thank you anyway, per non morire"). The lyrics imply that this individual plays a vital role in the speaker's emotional well-being. The bridge of the song introduces a beautiful and poetic imagery, describing a white cloud within which the speaker hides. They express fear of the sea and its ability to drown them, while also longing for a return to the person being addressed as the "stella ritorno" (translated as "returning star"). The song concludes with the chorus and the line "scioglimi d'incanto, mi arrendo" (translated as "melt me with enchantment, I surrender"). This line highlights the vulnerability and surrendering nature of the speaker's emotions. Overall, "Thank You Very Much" explores gratitude, love, and the complexities of relationships. It depicts a mixture of appreciation, confusion, and vulnerability experienced by the speaker, with the repeated expressions of thanks serving as a way to navigate and cope with their emotions and struggles.
