Per tutta la vita literally means “for a whole lifetime,” and Noemi sings about how long a broken love can echo inside us. The narrator walks through everyday scenes—crowded bars, the change of seasons—while secretly searching for the eyes she once loved. She pretends everything is “normal,” yet an aching sense of emptiness and the sting of jealousy keep exploding in her chest like the repeated cry “Esplode il cuore!” The chorus turns that inner blast into sound, showing how disappointment with both her partner and herself can feel “distant light-years away,” yet still hurt in the present.
Despite the pain, the song is not only a lament. Each new year is “un anno in salita,” a steep uphill path that hints at growth and resilience. By the end, the singer looks in the mirror and finds herself “migliore”—better, stronger, and ready to keep moving forward. “Per Tutta La Vita” is therefore a passionate snapshot of heartbreak, self-reflection, and the quiet courage it takes to start climbing again even when love leaves a scar.