Italian singer-songwriter Ultimo turns raw anxiety into poetry in Paura Mai ("Never Afraid"). He pours out a catalogue of relatable worries: time slipping away, friendships fading, a mother’s silent tears, even the unsettling moment when the mirror shows a stranger’s face. The verses read like midnight confessions, touching on fears of parenthood, loneliness, and an uncertain future—all set against a world that seems to laugh from the mountaintops while everything burns below.
But the refrain is pure resolve. Ultimo admits that the darkness outside can be overwhelming, yet he insists he is never afraid to look within. By embracing self-reflection, he believes he will "find the colors" that light his path. The message is clear: feeling fear is normal, but it does not have the last word. Life may pass quickly, but it never truly disappears—there is always room to repaint the canvas with hope and courage.