"Distratto" is a song recorded by
Francesca Michielin, the winner of
the fifth series of the Italian talent-show X Factor.
The song, written by
Elisa and
Roberto Casalino,[1] was arranged and produced by Andrea Rigonat.[2]
Michielin performed it for the first time during the semi-final of the show, on 29 December 2011.[3][4] On 5 January 2012, after performing the song for a second time, Michielin was announced the winner, beating runner-up band I Moderni.[5]
On 6 January 2012, the song was released as a digital download EP, also including three re-recorded covers previously performed during the live shows.[6][7] On 12 January 2012, the single debuted at number one on the
Italian Singles Chart[8] and it was later certified double platinum by the
Federation of the Italian Music Industry, for domestic downloads exceeding 60,000 units.[9]
Composition
The song is a
pop ballad with
rock and
soul influences.[10] It was written from the point of view of a woman who is living the end of her relationship with a man unable to understand their problems.[11]
"Distratto" is a song recorded by
Francesca Michielin, the winner of
the fifth series of the Italian talent-show X Factor.
The song, written by
Elisa and
Roberto Casalino,[1] was arranged and produced by Andrea Rigonat.[2]
Michielin performed it for the first time during the semi-final of the show, on 29 December 2011.[3][4] On 5 January 2012, after performing the song for a second time, Michielin was announced the winner, beating runner-up band I Moderni.[5]
On 6 January 2012, the song was released as a digital download EP, also including three re-recorded covers previously performed during the live shows.[6][7] On 12 January 2012, the single debuted at number one on the
Italian Singles Chart[8] and it was later certified double platinum by the
Federation of the Italian Music Industry, for domestic downloads exceeding 60,000 units.[9]
Composition
The song is a
pop ballad with
rock and
soul influences.[10] It was written from the point of view of a woman who is living the end of her relationship with a man unable to understand their problems.[11]