Se Non Te ("If Not You") whisks us into Laura Pausini’s heartfelt universe where time is a restless traveler and love is the only passport. The verses remind us that time waits for no one: you either grab it or watch it slip away. Yet, instead of fearing the clock, Pausini invites us to transform each fleeting second into “eternity.” She paints a picture of two companions pacing side by side in the “corridor of emotions,” encouraging each other to climb life’s hills together. In this duet with time, every challenge becomes a chance rather than a defeat.
The soaring chorus crystallizes the message: all I want, all I need, is you. Pausini sings of risking her heart and coming out victorious, so now she asks for nothing—se non te. Even when they seem like “little sails against a hurricane,” their love steers them exactly where they need to go. The song celebrates daring to love loudly, valuing shared journeys, and choosing one special person over anything time could ever offer. Listen closely and you’ll hear an anthem that turns vulnerability into strength and seconds into forever.
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.