The song was co-written by Mengoni and Daniele Magro. Production Credits Marco Mengoni - Cambia Un Uomo (Official Video)
The track features a soulful, gospel-inspired sound with a 1960s R&B foundation, produced by MACE and Venerus. Marco Mengoni - Cambia Un Uomo (Official Video)
The video's narrative centers on a "glassy prison" or display case where Mengoni is initially trapped. The song was co-written by Mengoni and Daniele Magro
A man gallops around the display case, maintaining a look of complicity and support. This role is played by Marco's real-life father, Maurizio Mengoni, representing gratitude and roots. A man gallops around the display case, maintaining
Various figures appear outside the case—a child playing, an elderly bass player, a dancer, and a preacher—each punctuating the song’s evolution and representing different stages of life and faith.
The video concludes with Mengoni outside the case, standing beneath a waterfall of earth that moves in reverse, signifying freedom and rebirth. Musical and Lyrical Themes
Released on November 3, 2021, the official video for "Cambia Un Uomo" is the lead single from Marco Mengoni’s album Materia (Terra) . Directed by Roberto Ortu, the video serves as a profound visual metaphor for introspection, self-acceptance, and the transformative power of forgiveness. Visual Concept and Symbolism