Ercole is a heartfelt anthem about unyielding devotion in the face of distance and change. As two lovers prepare to follow separate paths, the singer reaffirms time and again, “Ti prometto che…” – I promise that… – vowing to wait, think of, and feel the other “tutta la vita,” for a whole lifetime. Each chorus feels like a whispered pact that love can outlast new journeys, shifting winds, and even the passing of years.
The title invokes Hercules, the legendary symbol of strength, to reveal a touching contrast: even someone as mighty as the mythic hero would struggle to let go of such a bond. By blending epic imagery with intimate pledges, Ermal Meta turns a farewell into a promise-filled adventure where love becomes both compass and anchor. In the end, “per sempre finché non è finita” – forever until it’s over – captures the song’s core truth: real love fights on, refusing to admit an ending until none is left possible.