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I would've never known Salvatore's silly chorus had so many meanings ...
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Lana relies on contrasting language to convey the differences she’s facing between two lovers. She describes one as similar to Cacciatore (an Italian-style of food which means “Hunter”). This likely represents his aggressive nature; a personality type Lana has shown preference to in the past. Due to the similarities in sound between this food and Salvatore, this likely describes him – the bridge offers us more clues, with Lana “dying” by his hand.
The other lover is much sweeter, instead embodying the characteristics of soft ice cream. A popular style of ice cream in Italy is Gelato, which is created with less air in comparison to the typical American variety. Because of this it tends to be silky in texture.
The limousine mentioned in these lines has less to do with the actual vehicle, and more with the act of traveling itself. Lana is has a desire to frolic about with her mystery man, not letting go of Salvatore, but merely keeping him waiting. In her song, “Backfire” she also mentions Salvatore, and a desire to change him, without any results. Giving up on her efforts, she likely now wants an escape, this is even more so supported by the fact that Salvatore means savior, perhaps indicating the need for one to rescue her.
"I thought that I could change you like the others
But I don’t know how, don’t know how"
In a soulful jazz voice, the self-described “gangsta Nancy Sinatra” simultaneously bids one lover goodbye, while welcoming another into her life. Ciao is both a greeting and a farewell, and amore refers to a beloved person. The lover she describes falling for is likely Francesco Carrozzini, her real-world Italian boyfriend.
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Maybe Pon de Replay.
It might grow on me tho!