Text and meaning of My little onethe new single by Niko Pandettaout Wednesday 10 June for NP Production / Warner Music Italy. A song dedicated to his daughter on her first birthday, which shows a new face of the artist.
After the album Underworldwhich had brought him back to the center of the Italian rap and urban scene, Niko Pandetta he changes register with a song far from the harsher atmospheres that have marked much of his production.
Niko Pandetta – “Piccola Mia”: the meaning of the song
My little one comes from a deeply personal dimension and develops like an open letter to his daughter. Between memories and promises, Niko Pandetta it puts aside the artistic construction to leave room for emotions: the story of a father who speaks of lack, love and the desire to live every moment next to his little girl.
In the song emerges the fragility of a father who experiences some of the most important moments of his daughter's growth from afar, but also the strength of a promise that runs through every verse: to be there anyway, to protect, to love without conditions.
Even from a musical point of view the piece marks something new. The melodies that made the style of Niko Pandetta Here they take on softer and more delicate tones, on an intimate and enveloping production that recalls the sweetness of a lullaby. It is, in the words of his label, probably the most personal song ever released by the artist.
The lyrics to “Piccola Mia”
The text of “My little one” will be available on this page starting from Wednesday 10 June, the day of the single's release.
This cell is too cold
or here I'm in a low mood
but it warmed my heart
when I thought about her
baby shine you are a star
the most beautiful of all
I'll take you with me
wherever I am, wherever you are
I remember the day well
that you were born
unfortunately I wasn't there
but I remember the weight of every broken tear
What do they know that I would like to look at you
while you fall asleep
and still be there when your eyes are open
enjoy all the cries all your silences
spy in your gaze
who knows what you think
and then pick you up
if mom is tired
Time passes but you don't know how much I miss it
but you are close to me even if you are far away
because you are my light if the darkness crushes me
My little one, you are love, you are my life
I only held you for an hour
I swear I won't leave you alone
and don't cry my little one
that tonight you know it will pass
Don't worry, don't be afraid
that your dad will protect you
and I swear I will protect you
Whatever it takes I swear I will do it
to give you a life that isn't
as difficult as mine was
you are all the money, all the hopes
you are the only one I have to say thank you to
you're the only one who keeps me awake
and that makes me try to be better
I lost time, I lost a way
But I never lost hope
When I think of you, all the anxiety disappears
and every day I imagine the beating of your heart
I listen to you mispronounce your first words
my little one, sleep peacefully
because you have a bright future ahead of you
and when a kiss will wake you up
it will be in your daddy's arms
My little one, you are love, you are my life
I only held you for an hour
I swear I won't leave you alone
and don't cry my little one
that tonight you know it will pass
Don't worry, don't be afraid
that your dad will protect you
Song credits
Title: My little one
Artist: Niko Pandetta
Authors: Niko Pandetta, Janax, Timexso
Production: Janax, Timexso
Label: NP Production / Warner Music Italy
Release date: June 10, 2026
Copyright Note: the cited texts are used for information, analysis and criticism purposes pursuant to art. 70 L. 633/1941. The rights remain with those entitled. For any reports you can contact the editorial team at redazione@allmusicitalia.it.
