Il Diluvio Universale paints love as an unpredictable storm that sweeps through everyday life. Annalisa strips away romantic clichés, confessing that love is neither a crime nor a choice, yet it can still feel hollow when it shows up as a one-night fling, an awkward date, or a missed sign in the stars. Against a backdrop of neon metros and tabloid pages, she watches hope drown while only a streetwalker manages a smile. The song’s title – “The Universal Flood” – becomes a metaphor for this emotional downpour, where even the smallest moments can feel biblical.
Rather than surrender, the singer decides to escape by dreaming. If reality is flooded, imagination is the last dry land. She cooks up life “like a buffet,” admits that love is shameless and selfish, and still clings to the idea that something beautiful might bloom from the chaos. The result is a bittersweet anthem that balances disillusionment with a stubborn spark of possibility, inviting listeners to float with her above the rising waters of disappointment and desire.
Annalisa Scarrone, known mononymously as Annalisa or Nali, is a renowned Italian singer-songwriter and record producer from Carcare, Italy. Born on August 5, 1985, she first gained fame after finishing second in the tenth season of the popular talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi (2010–2011).
With a degree in physics from the University of Turin, Annalisa has released 8 albums and over 45 singles, earning numerous platinum and gold certifications. She has been a standout at the Sanremo Music Festival, participating six times and securing podium finishes in 2018 and 2024. Her 2023 hit "Mon amour" topped the Italian singles chart, making her the first female soloist to achieve this in over three years. Besides her singing career, Annalisa has collaborated with top artists like David Guetta and Fedez and has received prestigious awards including multiple MTV Europe Music Awards and a Global Force Award at Billboard Women in Music 2024.