Il Primo Passo Sulla Luna paints the picture of a relationship stuck in orbit. Laura Pausini sings from the viewpoint of someone who is always the peacemaker, forever taking the first step after every argument. She’s tired of offering endless chances to a partner who never meets her halfway, and she uses colorful imagery to show just how unfair it feels. Trying to patch things up, she says, is like “having thirst with the sea inside” or waiting “for a stone to turn into a feather” – practically impossible!
The biggest metaphor comes in the title: making the first move with this person is as challenging as taking humanity’s inaugural step on the moon. Through these witty comparisons, Pausini reminds us that self-respect matters. Love cannot survive on one-sided effort, and sometimes the bravest move is to stop walking toward someone who refuses to take even a single step in return.
Laura Pausini (born 16 May 1974 in Faenza, Italy) is a renowned Italian pop singer celebrated for her powerful vocals and heartfelt ballads. She rose to fame in 1993 after winning the newcomer section at the Sanremo Music Festival with her hit song La solitudine, which became an international success and an Italian pop classic.
Since her breakthrough, Laura has released fifteen studio albums and performed in multiple languages including Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and English. She has sold over 70 million records worldwide, earning prestigious awards such as a Grammy and a Golden Globe for her original song Io sì (Seen) from the film The Life Ahead. Besides singing, Pausini has appeared as a coach and judge on various international TV music competitions.
Widely regarded as one of Italy's most successful artists, Laura Pausini continues to captivate audiences globally with her emotive performances and commitment to her musical craft.