What would change if I truly felt? Annalisa’s Se Avessi Un Cuore (‘If I Had a Heart’) spins this haunting question into a shimmering pop ballad. Throughout the song she pictures herself standing face-to-face with someone she cares about, yet she keeps repeating a single condition: “Se avessi un cuore…” The refrain becomes a bittersweet daydream where she imagines everything she could offer—protection, understanding, courage, unconditional love—if only she could unlock her own emotions. It is a poetic tug-of-war between longing to connect and the fear that her heart might be missing or broken.
Underneath the catchy melody lies a universal message: many of us hide behind emotional armor, convinced that we are “gocce in mezzo al mare” (drops in the middle of the sea) without a guiding light. Annalisa reminds us that the first step toward real intimacy is daring to feel, even when our “passi sono fragili” (steps are fragile). By the end, her repeated wish hints that the heart might already be there, waiting to be acknowledged. The song invites listeners to drop their guard, trust their feelings, and choose empathy—because the moment we do, love is no longer conditional.
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.