GIANTHEO

**Q:** The lyrics of “Hey Tu” seem very personal. Was there an experience you shared or lived through that inspired you to write this song?
**A:** The idea came to me as a way to grab attention: “Hey you.” Rather than drawing from a personal experience, I imagine a story as if I were writing a book. I let my emotional creativity take flight.

**Q:** There’s a line in the song that says, “Life in the end is just a moment.” Can you tell us what that means to you and how it shaped the song’s message?
**A:** It’s simply an observation—life is just a moment. Tomorrow is already yesterday. You grasp this sense of time as you grow older.

**Q:** You talk about making mistakes in the lyrics, but at the same time, you mention holding on to each other. How do you think embracing imperfection is meaningful in relationships?
**A:** Mistakes are necessary, just like results. Without them, life would be boring—everyone perfect? No, thanks. So, of course, I’d make all my mistakes again, but mistakes never conflict with true feelings, so we hold each other a little tighter.

**Q:** How do you balance the nostalgic and romantic themes of the song while keeping it real in terms of emotions?
**A:** Honestly, it’s pretty easy for me. I write songs where a lot of people can feel represented, and the words all carry very specific meanings.

**Q:** The song mentions stars, the sea, and even bread. Why use these everyday images to describe love and connection?
**A:** Simple, because these are all things that stir up memories in people’s imaginations. The power of the stormy sea, the stars up in the sky, the smell of bread… Ask anyone what the smell of bread reminds them of, and they’ll light up.

**Q:** How does “Hey Tu” fit into your larger body of work? Do you think it’s a continuation of past ideas, or does it mark something new for you?
**A:** In my career, I’ve written hundreds of songs. In the last two years, I’ve released nine singles in different genres—hip-hop, rock, pop, dance—five of which reached number one on Italy’s independent charts. I don’t follow a system; I write, record, and release whichever I like best. It’s all very straightforward.

**Q:** Your songs are personal and provoke deep reflection on relationships. Would you say your best lyrics come from reflecting on personal relationships, or do you draw inspiration from other places?
**A:** Always from other places. Like Emilio Salgari, I imagine and create stories that I then turn into music.

**Q:** As an artist, what does it mean to you to be so vulnerable in your music, especially in songs like “Hey Tu”?
**A:** I wouldn’t say I’m vulnerable at all. In fact, I’m clear that if an idea I have about a hypothetical love story in music touches others’ souls, it’s better to be called creative, not vulnerable. J.K. Rowling doesn’t believe wizards are real, does she?

**Q:** Do you think your listeners resonate more with the romantic or reflective elements of your lyrics? Which do you feel comes more naturally to you when writing?
**A:** I think a good writer should look outward rather than within. As I mentioned before, I’ve written hundreds of songs on various topics: war, politics, love, fun.

**Q:** How do you manage writing lyrics? Does it come naturally, or do you have to dig deep to find the right words?
**A:** It depends—“Hey Tu” took me 30 minutes, but other songs take three days. There’s never a rule. It all starts with a thought and the first line, and off we go.

**Q:** The emotional depth of “Hey Tu” is clear. When you write this kind of song, do you think about how listeners will interpret it, or is it more about yourself?
**A:** It’s more for them. It’s an imaginary story where everyone can find a piece of their own lived experiences.

**Q:** How do you feel when you perform “Hey Tu” live? Does the emotion in the lyrics change when shared with an audience?
**A:** I’ll tell you in the next interview! My first live performance is tomorrow night, and “Hey Tu” is on the setlist.

**Q:** How did you decide on the musical atmosphere for “Hey Tu” to complement the heartfelt lyrics?
**A:** I start with a melodic piano loop, then I create the lyrics. All my songs are born this way.

**Q:** Do you think the vulnerability in “Hey Tu” represents a particular phase of your life, or is it a theme you’ll revisit in your music?
**A:** As I’ve said many times, I write by imagining other people’s lives and situations. I’ve been happily married for 20 years, with kids.

**Q:** When you first wrote this song, did you know it would be so emotionally deep, or did it evolve over time?
**A:** I always know the feeling a song should convey. My songs don’t evolve over time; in fact, in the studio, they sometimes try to tone down certain elements.

**Q:** What do you hope people feel the first time they hear “Hey Tu”?
**A:** Nothing specific—just that they close their eyes and listen. What did it evoke for you?

**Q:** Are there any influences, artists, or songwriters who shape your writing style, especially for emotional songs like “Hey Tu”?
**A:** No, I listen to a lot of music like everyone else, but when I write, I enter my own creative world and don’t draw inspiration from anyone.

**Q:** How important is storytelling in your music? Would you consider “Hey Tu” a narrative or more of a poetic reflection?
**A:** Both, I’d say. A story told through poetry.

**Q:** Looking to the future, as people reflect on “Hey Tu,” what song do you hope will be remembered the most?
**A:** The next one, which I haven’t written or released yet.