"" (Ask Me How I Am) is a collaborative track by Italian pop star Marco Mengoni and rapper Bresh , featured on Mengoni’s second installment of his Materia trilogy, titled MATERIA (PELLE) . Released in October 2022, the song is a sleek blend of urban pop and contemporary R&B, produced by the acclaimed duo Zef & Marz . Core Themes and Lyrics
The track explores the difficulty of vulnerability in a world focused on appearances. Key lyrical motifs include: Marco Mengoni - Chiedimi Come Sto (Visual Video) ft. Bresh
: The lyrics use desert imagery, describing two people as "pyramids in the desert" whose light reflects in "arid eyes". "" (Ask Me How I Am) is a
: It portrays the "art of falling" as an attitude and acknowledges that while fear can be as vast as the sea, it becomes manageable when shared. Collaboration and Production Key lyrical motifs include: : The lyrics use
: The track pairs Mengoni’s soulful, expansive vocals with Bresh’s gritty, rhythmic delivery, creating a contrast that reflects the song's tension between emotional depth and external pressure.
: The chorus references the myth of Atlas , suggesting that even when carrying the weight of the world, having someone who truly asks "how are you?" provides a defense against superficiality.