What is the meaning of the song Coraline by Måneskin with lyrics?
Lyrics, translation and meaning of the song Сoraline from the album Teatro d’Ira Vol. 1 of the Italian group Måneskin.
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Greetings, dear friends, on the Vacation in Italy channel. Just a few days ago I posted the translation and explanation of the lyrics Zitti e buoni of the Eurovision 2021 winners of the Italian rock band Måneskin.
I received several questions asking me to tell you what is the meaning of another song that has become popular # måneskin – # сoraline.
What is Coraline’s song about?
Coraline is a song by Måneskin featured on their new album Teatro d’Ira Vol. 1, which was released on March 19, 2021.
The song has rather strange lyrics, it seems to be a ballad about a knight and a beautiful princess.
Of course, after the release of the album at the press conference, everyone was eager to find out what the meaning of the Caroline song was . After all, the first thing that comes to mind is the American cartoon of the same name “Coraline in the Land of Nightmares” , which was released in 2009.
Coraline in the Land of Nightmares, photo from the internt
As the artists themselves said, their Coraline has nothing to do with the character of the cartoon of the same name. The choice of the name is purely musical, phonetic.
The text is based on a real story, told in the form of a fairy tale, but everyone is free to interpret it as they like.
The song “Сoraline” by Måneskin delves deep into timeless themes that have resonated with humanity for centuries—anxiety, fear, and the internal contradictions of those who “want the sea, but are afraid of water.”
The band describes it as a modern fairy tale, telling the story of a little girl who feels lost in the world due to her fragility and purity. The narrative begins with a gentle melody that gradually becomes more unsettling, reflecting the girl’s growing sense of hopelessness. Yet, even in this dark journey, a small glimmer of hope remains.
As the band explains, “This is not a fairy tale with a knight rescuing a princess. It’s a story without a happy ending, like the inevitable fading of a flower. The knight, unarmed and powerless, is helpless in the face of what unfolds.”
The song captures the real and harsh realities of life, portraying a struggle that feels both inevitable and poignant. It’s a portrayal of the withering of innocence, a theme that many can relate to.
photo eurovision.tv, author’s collage
What is the meaning of the song “Сoraline” by Maneskin?
Måneskin, the Italian rock band that gained widespread recognition after reaching the finals of X Factor, has become a force in the music world. Their journey from X Factor to winning the San Remo Festival paved the way for their appearance at Eurovision 2021, where they triumphed, bringing home the gold.
Their second studio album, Teatro d’ira: Vol. I, released in May 2021, topped the Italian Albums Chart, was certified by FIMI, and entered the European charts’ top 5. Among the standout tracks from the album is “Coraline,” which quickly became a hit.
The song’s title, “Coraline,” is a reflection of its deeper, more complex themes. While it may seem like a love ballad at first, detailing a princess and a knight’s relationship, the band explained that the song’s story is based on real events. However, its meaning is open to interpretation. According to the band, “Coraline” represents a personal fairy tale of a girl who feels out of place in a harsh world. She is too delicate, and the world around her too cruel, creating a sense of internal conflict and anxiety.
The lyrics explore humanity’s most haunting themes: anxiety, fears, and inner turmoil. The story of Coraline is one of lost hope and resignation, akin to the lifecycle of a flower—blooming, flourishing, and inevitably withering away. No prince charming can alter the inevitable course of life.
In the song’s opening verse, the narrator asks Coraline to reveal the truth, and the story begins to unfold. The description of Coraline paints her as beautiful yet troubled, her heart in turmoil. Her appearance—hair like scarlet rose petals—reflects both her beauty and her inner pain. The narrator longs to connect with her, to “stretch the copper threads” between them, but Coraline’s tears echo the sorrow within. She is able to empathize with the suffering of others, yet it takes a toll on her.
As the song progresses, Coraline reveals that she holds a secret that sets her apart. The world is accessible to her, but others remain stagnant, unaware. Though young, Coraline is acutely aware of the weight she carries and the possibility of breaking under it. She knows that people will never fully understand her sacrifices, and one day, she will escape and change everything.
Coraline’s internal struggle grows as she battles the monster within, refusing to accept the inevitability of growing up. She desires escape, yet the “sea” she longs for is just out of reach, metaphorically representing her inner turmoil. She drifts through life, constantly disappointed, yet the narrator promises to be her salvation, offering a way to resolve her mental anguish.
Ultimately, Coraline withdraws from the world, choosing to isolate herself in a fortress of her own making—protecting herself from further harm because the outside world holds nothing but pain for her.
Coraline lyrics with translation
The lyrics of the song are long, I give the translation under each stanza
So tell me your truth
Coraline, Coraline, tell me your truth
Coraline, Coraline, tell me your truth
Coraline, Coraline, tell me your truth
Coraline, CoralineCoraline – beautiful as the sun
Warrior with a restless heart Your hair is redder than roses
These precious copper threads, my love, stretch them to me
If you hear the bells sing
You will see Carolina crying
Who will collect all the pain of others
And accept it with all her soulCoraline, Coraline, tell me your truth Coraline, Coraline, tell me your truth
Coraline, Coraline, tell me your truth Coraline, Coraline,But she knows the truth
It’s not given to everyone to go forward With a divided heart
It’s already so cold
She’s still just a child, but she feels
This heaviness and will someday burst.
And people will say: “Not worth a penny”
Not even able to get out of this flimsy door
But one day she willI told her “Coraline you can grow up
You can take your things and go wherever you want”
But all she hears is the monster that keeps her caged
And throws mines in her path I told her “Coraline you can grow up You can take your things and go wherever you want”
But Coraline doesn’t listen to me
Yes, she would like to disappearAnd Coraline cries
Coraline suffers
Coraline wants the sea, but is afraid of water
Maybe the sea is already inside her And every word, like an ax
Leaves a notch on her back
Like a small raft floating on a
full-flowing river
But maybe this river is already inside her, inside herI’ll be the heat and I’ll be the cold
I’ll shelter you from the winter
I’ll be your breath I’ll understand what’s in your heart
I’ll be your drink of water
A symbol of kindness I’ll be your soldier
Or even the evening light
And I’ll ask nothing in return
Just one smile
Your every tear is an ocean on my face I don’t ask for anything in return
Just a little time
I’ll be your banner, your shield
Or your silver swordAnd Coraline cries Coraline suffers Coraline wants the sea
But is afraid of the water
Maybe the sea is already inside her And every word, like an ax Leaves a notch on her back Like a small raft floating On a full-flowing river But maybe this river is already inside her, inside herSo tell me your truth Coraline, Coraline, tell me your truth Coraline, Coraline, tell me your truth Coraline, Coraline, tell me your truth Coraline, Coraline
Coraline – beautiful as the sun She lost the fruit of her womb Did not know true love
Only a father who has nothing paternal in
them They told her that there is a castle in the city
With such strong walls
What if you want to live there
Nothing will ever hurt
you Nothing will ever hurt you
