Vietato Morire (Forbidden to Die) is Ermal Meta’s heartfelt tribute to resilience. Through the eyes of a child who grows up in a home shadowed by domestic violence, the lyrics mix vivid childhood images — a bruised smile, a classroom of curious classmates, a “magic” necklace clutched for protection — with soaring hope. Meta turns painful memories into a rallying cry: change your stars, love never punches, and it is forbidden to give up.
The song blossoms into an anthem of defiance and love. A mother sacrifices her own dreams so her child can dream bigger, teaching that true strength is measured by the love you give. Meta urges listeners to “disobey” any fate ruled by fear, choose a different road, and bite into life with courage. In short, Vietato Morire transforms darkness into light, reminding us that our future can outgrow our past as long as we keep love — and ourselves — alive.