MEANING OF “CORALINE” AS TOLD BY DAMIANO It’s our fairy tale, the story of a little girl who can’t find her place in the world because she’s too pure and fragile. It tells, through a sweet melody, a journey that gradually becomes more and more distressing, that seems hopeless. [...] “Coraline” needs a clarification: it’s not the story of the knight saving the damsel in distress. The story ends badly, there is no happily ever after. It’s something real, it’s the withering of this flower, of this girl, and the knight is helpless and powerless in the face of what is happening. As for the name Coraline, it’s not inspired by the cartoon, by the film. The choice of the name is purely musical, phonetic. The story is a real story, one I will not talk about right now, turned into a fairy tale, and everyone can interpret it as they wish.

You said: "Maneskin is more than a normal rock band." And you, Mad Ang, you are more than a normal metalhead. You have the sensitivity of a poet. You are filled with a big heart and a fine soul.

The singer is also their main lyricist, but they write and compose themselves all their music, and they’re just in their early 20s… that’s just pure talent!!

As an Italian who based her studies on Italian language, I’m so happy AND GLAD that no-italians speakers can enjoy so much an Italian lyrics, trying to think it as a value, not a lack of this band! Damiano (the singer) is so much powerful when he sing in italian, it’s sad when I read comments “they have to do an English album to get popular” ... like BRUH wtf I mean I grow up with 99% of the songs in other languages and that doesn’t stop me from loving what I was listening to! You’re great man, you found a new subscriber here, love from Italy 🇮🇹 ❣️

This guy doesn't just react to the song, he FEELS IT and there's no way the audience doesn't notice that! Keep up the great work sir

Anorexia nervosa induced by a father who abused of his daughter -- she can't eat, she can't get out, she likes the stormy sea but she keeps it inside, she wants to disappear, she finds peace in death -- powerful song! powerful text written by a 21 y/o boy -- truly amazing!

Italian is such a beautiful language,so espressive🇮🇹👏

My wife is European and introduced me to the Eurovision contest, and I bought Maneskin’s album off iTunes immediately after the final performance. I had almost the same reaction you did listening to this song. Absolute chills and his voice just tells the story so well, even if you don’t understand the full lyrics you know it’s a tragedy, and one that doesn’t end well. I am addicted to this album, they are so good

This story is a real one, 'Coraline' is a fictional name , they used it as it sounded mysically good , but there was a young girl who was abused sexually and mentally by her father , who got her pregnant and then aborted it , she could not bear the pain and committed suicide which is represented by the word 'Castle' which means a cemetry in italy which looks royal like a castle, Damiano wanted to help her but for some reason she refused the help💔

I just don't get how they can be 22 and under and do stuff like this and have that much raw talent, charisma and skill.

We all feel a lot with this band. If you understand the lyrics its even more incredibile.

This song explains quite well how is having mental issues, social anxiety and fighting daily and constantly with your inner monsters. I guess (but I am not sure) the castle mentioned at the end of the song is an asylum, unfortunately. I truly love the middle part where he tries to help and comfort her by understanding what she is feeling inside and being her soldier, her shield and her sword. It's an extremely touching song both musically and lyrically. ❤

This song is a masterpiece. This and Torna a Casa are both fucking legit and this band deserves all the success and more. Love from 🇨🇦

I like seeing how Mad Ang is being dragged into that Maneskin obsession we are all experiencing here in Europe 😊

The most beautiful lyrical song from them, masterpiece

must try MANESKIN - IN NOME DEL PADRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT'S HARD

maybe Damiano (the vocalist) talking to himself. In an interview his mother said he had eating disorders when he was a child, he grew up alone with his mother and brother and at the beginning of his career (now he's only 22 btw) he faced a huge amount of hate caused by his style

This band is special, and I am so happy that they represent the rock genre so well. Damiano reminds me of Jim Morrison, both with the "it" factor, both poets, both shamanic in their charisma. It is high praise but well deserved.

I think this is my fave song from Måneskin. Recently discovered them but they are just unbelievable. Damiano's voice is just...no words. The band is just smoking. Feel like they will be stratospheric!

4:32 - Precisely my reaction when I heard the drums ♥ Unexpected, yet golden transition ♥

It is a true story, the singer, Damiano, wrote it in memory of a friend, Coraline (invented name) abused by her father. In the end when he speaks of a castle with thick walls he means the cemetery, where nothing can affect Coraline anymore.

This song is painfully wonderful. Ultimately, everyone sees in Coraline what he wants, a person, a feeling, a life experience. The power of works of art lies in being able to touch people in the soul in something personal and unique. I must add, as Italian, that although the English translation is accurate, the Italian lyrics is infinitely richer and deeper because there are some untranslatable expressions and verses in rhyme that make the single words much more musical. For not Italian speakers it could be a good reason to start learning my beloved mother tongue.

I love this song. I’m a BTS ARMY and big fan of this band. I appreciate people who don’t let the language barrier get in the way of enjoying music.

Maneskin are awesome, I'm italian and I'm so proud that they improve the Italian rock, people all over the world speak about them. Rock Will never die!!!!!🤘

I appreciated this reaction because you don't speak over music, but just listen and try to understand the meaning of lyrics 🎶😊 I'm waiting for next reaction to another Maneskin's song 🇮🇹💖

I am crying while listening it to.. Really powerful story and just well-known emotions. I have some problems with trust to people and sometimes feel really lonely and hopeless (now it's sort of dark times actually). But this song remind me that the sea is inside of me, of all of us. No reason to be afraid of water. Yeah, it's not the main idea of the song, just my personal interpretation, but let me remind for all who is reading it and coming through the dark times that you are not alone and please take care of yourself❣️ So, and something about Maneskin. Im a real fan of these guys and one amazing girl. Today i was walking and heard two girls listen to their music at the street. And i live in small Russian town!😄

As far as I know, “Coraline” is a girl he knew. She had an abusive father, he used to hit her and call her horrible names. And the last part of the song when he mentioned that her father told her about an castle, the castle was an cemetery.. the name “Coraline” was not the girls real name but they didn’t want to use her real name so they thought “Coraline” was an nice name for the song. Unfortunately it didn’t end with an “happily ever after” because the girl committed su!cide. So yes, I do cry every time I hear this song.. 💔

I suggest you to listen to "vent'anni" (20 years old) or "torna a casa" (come back home), these two are really deep songs and just like "Coraline" they're really important songs for the band. P.s I loved your reaction to this song. Love from Italy

Tears fill my eyes every time I listen to the song. The words are very strong, the singer sings with a lot of feeling. The music and band is incredible. Yeah, they're definitely not a regular rockband, they are more than that.

This song is a masterpiece ... I had already heard it and every song I hear from this band I like more and more ... and I adore Italian, it is my favorite language ... I love that you are reacting to their music ... they are very very good, I hope they have the recognition they deserve within the world of music 💜💜💜

You have such an authentic reaction, without the drama and puffed emotions. Just so simple and natural, love it! And adore Coraline ❤️

My friend , listen another amazing song , hard , hard rock : IN NOME DEL PADRE

I have just discovered this group recently as well, and I love them. Hope they make it real big and do many ww tours. ❤

love this video! My best interpretation is a ''father'' who abused on this girl and that just fucked her up. She carries a huge weight, impossible to carry. People say she's worth nothing because she was abused. At the end, the castle is a place like a grave, where nothing can hurt you anymore, because you're not in this world no more. Very sad. Hope this helps raise awareness on a thing that sadly happens very frequently around the world!

I lived in Milano for 3 years and then moved to Rome. I learnt Italian and this band was my fav since X-Factor. We we’re driving through the streets of Rome when Coraline started to play. My mother (56) said that this song reminds her of my aunt/Her Sister. They all lived in Rome half of their life, my unalived grandpa was really into alcohol like Whisky, Vodka, Beer, Wine Etc. When he would get drunk he would abuse them Psychically, Mentally and S*xually. They could never get out his grip. But one day my aunt got pregnant(Not because of their father, ofc.) She had a miscarriage in her 3rd month. She could’ve never forgive herself, She didnt eat, She was suicidal, She was afraid of everything. One day, she had enough of it and killed herself. She was buried in the Cemetery Of Rome which is know as the “Castle” in this song. She was born in 1966 and died in 1997 at the age of 31. (My mother and her we’re twins.)

I get this feeling that when the song first kicks, when he says he wants to be this and that for her, it feels like he is mad. He is mad because he is hopeless in helping her just as she is in this "state"

The amazing thing about their music is that you don't have to understand the lyrics to feel the message behind their songs. First time I've heard this song I was taking a walk outside and sobbed so hard, I legit couldn't stop crying *embarrassing". It was like a warm blanket, like the music spook to me. Later on when I read the lyrics I understood why, I could totally relate to it. SoML

I think this is one of the most beautiful and heartbreaking songs I've ever heard. To be capable of writing like this at such a young age...amazing!

I've watched a few of these song reactions to 'Coraline' and I've gotta tell you, my dude, yours might just be the best one so far. You actually focus on the lyrics and try to realize the meaning behind it, which, I think, is the most important part of this song. Thank you for that!

Let's say it, italian is one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful language in the world!

They do rock ballads and I just love that 🥺

Love your reactions and Hello from Ukraine 💛💙 Their name is pronounced as "Mohneskin". ‘Måneskin’ comes from Danish and means ‘moonshine’. It was proposed by the group’s bassist, who is half Danish.

Coraline is a masterpiece by Måneskin, the voice of Damiano, the slow guitar and under sound, the bass that is heard behind the guitar, the drums that transform a balada rock into a hard rock believe me these guys are young and talented, other masterpieces will come like Coraline

Listen “in nome del padre” and “for your love” 😉👍🏻

Måneskin is so versatile and really proved it with the switch ups in this song. Man I love them! This is my first time watching the translated version and it's nice to see your reaction and iterpretation of the song. Much love

This song make me cry EVERY TIME I listen to it!! It's unreal!!

Questo brano è un capolavoro 🇮🇹✌

I thonk..on my oppinion.. this is one of the most beautiful songs are now circulating throughout the music scene.. reminds a lot the best old style rock of 70's .. and lyrics are.. incredible.. one of my fav songs ever .. this is for all those who still have doubts about the incredible skill of this band

Hi from Italy, listen il nome del padre, la paura del buio, morirò da re. Maneskin are the future for Italian music. Thanks for reaction!

Such an AMAZING song. May be the most beautiful song I have listened to in over 15 years. JUST PURE TALENT FROM GOD. WOW!

This song is a hidden gem ❤️ whoever they dedicated these lyrics to, they easily speak to you, because sorrow and defeat are something everyone knows. And you feel this s**t deeper when it hits someone you love, because the inability to soothe someone's deep pain is unbearable. This kind of music reminds me Pearl Jam vibes

Totally agree with you, this is one of the best Måneskin songs, they really went deep with this one, they truly are much more than what one might think judging by their age. Thank you for your reactions, they always seem very thoughtful and interesting!

I have struggled with OCD and anxiety for ages and this song just resonates so much! Cause for example I love being social and at the same time Im afraid of large groups of people. Meaning concerts - I would loooove to go but Im sooooo afraid. "zitti e bouni" is a song "for me", too; I am "fouri di testa" but different than others :D

Total, absolute, MASTERPIECE. I can’t get over the fact that, in such a short time, these guys managed to achieve a piece of such a rare, crystal clear beauty! Perfection! Bravo! 👏👏👏

it's interesting how we can see in a different way a song. For me it tell a story about a girl (with no self-confidense etc.) who has many many issues in her life and her family never even helped her just teach her how to hide her emotions. I'm crying on those lyrics because my family did the same to me. I had to hide all my emotions from everyone (for example: when I was a child they don't let me cry on my grandmother's funeral) until came a guy (thank god) who saved me and teach me how to express myself. So this song means a lot to me. Well I hope my story will endind in a good way.

i'm italian and i love their songs, this song makes me get goosebumps every time i hear it, the singer Damiano has a beautiful voice and Victoria, Ethan and Thomas are so good at playing their instruments. They are amazing!

Coraline è talmente profonda che solo dopo ti accorgi del treno di emozioni che ti ha investito. ❤️ I love It.

As a half Canadian, half Italian I’ve always been more in tune with English music rather than Italian music (I live in Italy but grew up with my Canadian father who made me fall in love with people like Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens etc) But Maneskin is the first Italian band that made me proud of being Italian and their music is just incredible

This song always makes me shiver. I'm so glad they're getting international recognition, I'm so proud of them

Since discovering them two days ago Måneskin's music has slowly taken over all of my playlists... Vent'anni is my favourite so far! Their songs truly transcend language, would love to see more reactions to their stuff! New viewer here from New Zealand ❤🇳🇿

I use KZfaq since like 10 years or more and i NEVER comment and it’s the 2nd comment i leave under one of your video 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thank you for those reactions ! Måneskin bring me back to life, and your reactions as well !

Coraline is also my favorite song of them, followed up very closely by "Marlena torna a casa". Where Coraline seemed to be inspired by a real person Damiano knew, Marlena represents art and inspiration in general, kind of their muse, I suggest you listen to that song too!

best reaction to Caroline, you have understood the deep message of this song.

I know many people said that the lyrics at the end is supposed to interpret a suicide but what came first into my mind was the heart itself. Like to take your emotions and keep them safe in heart/castle with strong walls and nobody and nothing will hurt you. But that's how I saw it when I first listened to this song. Everybody can see it differently, even Damiano himself said to interpret it as we wish so I think there are many versions of the meaning for this song. But I really like the one which said that Coraline resembles members of the band. I really like reading what you guys think about this song and each person's pov.

Their whole album is fire 🔥

I'm happy that you liked all their songs so far! Yes, Måneskin is a great band and I love the fact that the whole world is getting to know them after Eurovision. I second all the comments about "In nome del padre", you should definitely listen to it, even if you won't do a video about it. The song that made them famous in Italy is "Torna a casa" and it also has a deeper meaning than it may seem.

I think this is the 10th time I've come back to see this reaction. Your surprise for this song is truly genuine, and the change of expression into suffering when you understand that they are talking about violence and incest shows all your sensitivity. You are such a beautiful person, and this is a legendary piece.

2:25 They said it s a true story, but they don t say if is refered to a person they know or a one of them (victoria and damiano suffer from panic attacks, in particular victoria, she said she has them before concert more than one time)

Best song since a long long time !

Descubrí esta banda hace poco. Es como decís "es más q una banda de rock". Saludos desde argentina!

I really recommend reacting to their song Le Parole Lontane, the music video is absolutely beautiful too ❤️

This song is a ballad rock about childhood. Coraline was young and nobody trusted her abilities. She was afraid and was hard for her to grow up. She found a man who loved and could trust her, but she didn’t make it. She was not able to overcome her fears, so she imaginary hide herself in a castle, a symbol of a place that could protect her from the entire world

I'm so fortunate to speak Italian, and to understand what that sing about.. it's beautiful ❤️❤️

Thank you so much; one of the few not fake reactions over this song. I've really appreciated it. It was great.

Godddd, I loved your reaction! You are deep and sensitive! And you ROCK!

The first song, even though it is louder and more "rock", the lyrics are brilliant as well. It is about being yourself, being weird among people who will talk about you being different, about being unapologetic for being who you are in this world. He is a bloody poet that man

I'm so happy that finally people from all the world listened to italian music! This song is a masterpiece, it's dramatic and poetic! The language is beautiful and these guys are talented even so young! I suggest you to go deeper to italian music and also listen to Le Vibrazioni, another amazing rock group! Especially their songs from 10 years ago! Nicole from Greece🤘🇬🇷

Love from Italy ♥️🇮🇹. You have made a great reaction. They are amazing and Coraline is one the most beautiful songs of the last period. You have a new sub here

compliment for your sensibility , you have so fast understand that their lyric is more and more deep then the superficie. Liste torna a casa, the lyric see like speack about a man that love a woman, but he speack about our deep that we miss , who can undertend stay speacking about our soul, deep spirituality, and them are so young !!

I heard beggin and looked them up on Spotify. I thought they were just another American band at first but as there album followed after that song I was put back that they were singing in another language. It's been 3 days since I listened to them and absolutely love their music. I listen to many different artists in different languages and always end up learning every single lyric in their language even tho I don't know what they fully mean. For example Korean, japanese, Chinese, and German etc. bands or individual singers. I ended up learning g the lyrics for Coraline in a day. I started to sing it around co workers and they thought I knew Italian but I was just singing. Love getting to know new bands with great music.

I am Italian and I loved you reaction to Coraline, it is so genuine. This song is so touching and beautiful. Thanks.

no words for this masterpiece, hope you will do "vent'anni" too

I love your channel so much! Anyway, I think that the translation you found is not "perfect", so I'll describe what the lyrics is about: 1. Coraline grows up in an abusive family (she's verbally abused) and she's shy and stuggles with anxiety. 2. However, one day she manages to "go out" and starts to face society (she's a teenager now). 3. The "Knight in shining armour" who promises her the whole world tells her to follow him and leave her home and that he loves her. 4. The "knight" broke his promise and she ends up pregnant and loses her baby. 5. Someone suggests to Coraline to go to go to a psychiatric hospital(maybe?). This is the interpretation I gave to the lyrics since it can be read in different ways. Hope it helps!

This song is the best (for me) from their discography. I am touched every time I listen to. What a depth, beauty, touching painful lyrics. Incredibly mature song. They are perfect and so authentic!

Questi sono poeti Rock. Giravano per le strade di Roma. Adesso sul tetto del Mondo

Oh My God!! I am crying!! Seems Really " talking" about me.... Oh God!! GREAT UNBELIVABLE Masterpiece

I love this song too. It take me in other universe

Caroline is basically every artists that had a hard childhood and managed to convey her/his feelings into art. True art is a honest expression of universal feelings that most people can relay to. Honest personal songs that convey an universal truth about life are a part of the artist that she/he want’s to share with the world. It’s his/her „truth”. True artists always „spoke their truth” even if they didn’t make money of it or gain recognition, even when money, recognition or their life was on the line.

Do " In Nome Del Padre". IT'S FIREEEEE

most italian fairy tales end badly it's brutally rooted in reality, because the moral of the story is about life lessons in a time where life was fragile and harsh...it what sets itself apart from most of other european story telling

I loved this song since I've first heard it. I don't know any Italian, but this song somehow appeared in my life. With a reason. I felt it from the beginning.

Thank you for this man. Really. This is a song of a big beauty.

There are some errors in the translation, but in particular there's one at the end that can mess up the meaning of the text. When at the end it says about the father "... who is father of nothing ...", unless this is some kind of english idiom, this translation is clearly incorrect. The italian words are "che di padre ha niente", which could be translated as "who is nothing like a father". If you put this phrase in the context of the song, this seems to implicate the father on the tragic situation of the protagonist.

Since you appreciated Coraline, I suggest you "Torna a casa" and "Vent'anni" of Måneskin

oh fuck...... I just realised the implication the lines "she lost the fruit of her womb" and "she has a father who is father of nothing" hold if combined together (and seeing how they are only seperated by 1 other line "she has not known love" ...... oof. Like forreal I hope this isn't based on real stuff and ifso, I hope she's doing a little (just a little) better now.

Simply a masterpiece

I regret that I found those guys soo late, and that it required a show that I do not watch. Usually, the songs on Eurovision are not my taste, too clean and boring. But this year was surprisingly good and I liked several artists and performances. So even if am late this time, these guys are still so young and I hope there are still many songs coming and concerts to enjoy. Another favorite that I found during this C-business is already quite old, and I think that I will not manage too see them live, which is quite a shame.

heard the song for the first time here. goosebumps

Lots of Love from Italy (Rome) and thank you so much for supporting our amazing band 🌹🌺🌻🌼🌷💞💞💞💞

TRY TO REACT THEIR SONG CALLED "TORNA A CASA"..IT'S EPIC!