Rimpiango comes from the verb rimpiangere, meaning "to regret" or "to repent." It's a strong emotional word that goes beyond simple sadness, implying a deep sense of sorrow over past actions or missed opportunities.
In "Meglio Così," Gazzelle repeats "Piango, poi rimpiango, poi rimpiango," emphasizing a cycle of crying and then regretting. This word perfectly captures the melancholic and introspective mood of the song, where the narrator reflects on a past relationship with a mix of sadness and remorse.
Meglio Così sounds upbeat at first, yet Gazzelle is really pouring out a cocktail of irony and heartbreak. The singer looks back on a doomed relationship where nothing ever lined up: he was broke, she had no dreams, even the sun refused to shine. Every shortcoming is brushed off with the sarcastic refrain "meglio così" (“better this way”), as if repeating it might make the pain feel smaller. When she decides to fly to Medellín with “uno stronzo, un pezzo di fango,” he drowns his feelings in Jim Beam, in memories of her jeans, and in endless tears that quickly turn into regrets.
Behind the catchy melody lies a raw confession about self-destructive coping and the sting of being left behind. Gazzelle paints love as a series of missed chances and tiny wrong turns, wrapping despair in casual language and sing-along hooks. The song reminds us that sometimes we proclaim “it’s better this way” not because we believe it, but because it is the only armor we have against the hurt we are still learning to face.