Shoulders is the new single by Matteo Alienoin digital stores since February 6, 2026 For Honiro / Island Records (Universal Music Italy). The song anticipates the album's release, scheduled for next spring.
Shoulders it is an intimate and poetic piece. Matteo Alieno presents it like this: “It's about what I think love is today: watching your back, distracting yourself from the very dangerous world we find ourselves in. It's closing your eyes, falling asleep”.
The song is a thank you to those who protect us, shield us, help us and reassure us when we need it, and know how to stay even in difficult moments. The song is dedicated to those who allow us to rediscover lightness in living, despite the large and small problems of everyday life. It is an act of gratitude for those behind and never in front. Because when you decide to watch someone's back, you are aware that perhaps the person you choose to protect will never know about this gesture. And this transforms it into a disinterested and voluntary act of love, simple but hidden. Precisely for this reason, it becomes something even more special and precious.
Shoulders it is a romantic ballad, immediate and touching. From a musical point of view, the song pays homage to the English music so loved by the artist and by Luca Carusoco-writer and co-producer.
With this single, Matteo Alieno reveals another facet of his soul. After the liberating cry of For our agethe light-hearted and melancholy story of friendship of Peasand the awkward desire to free oneself from pressures and expectations in Anxietythe artist lays himself bare again with courage and transparency.
Shoulders is the latest preview of the album by Matteo Alienowhich will be presented live on two special dates: Wednesday April 29 al Monks to Rome; and Thursday May 7 toArci Bellezza to Milan.
Matteo Alieno, the lyrics of “Spalle”
Written by Matteo Alieno – Luca Caruso
Produced by Matteo Alieno – Luca Caruso
Mixed by Luca Caruso
Master by RedRedPaw Mastering
I laugh but I hold back
Because right now
Maybe I'm happy
I wait for life
But then I miss it
Pass without me
Except when I'm talking to you
You distract me
How do you do it?
You
What are you hiding from me
All the monsters
And you watch my back
In bad times
You close my eyes
You put me to sleep
You cry but you cover yourself
Because these days
Maybe we're happy
Our heavy lives
As soon as you look at them
You need a coffee
What a piece of shit that is
You distract me
How do you do it
You
What are you hiding from me
All the monsters
And you watch my back
In bad times
You close my eyes
You put me to sleep
I would like to stay
With you
Forever though
It doesn't exist
Cover: photo by Benedetta Pionati
