#25: Marmellata

"Marmellata #25" isn't just a pop song; it’s the ultimate breakup anthem for anyone who’s ever felt stuck in the "what now?" phase of a split. Released in 2005 as part of Cesare Cremonini's album Maggese , it has evolved into a generational cult classic in Italy.

Whether you’re actually nursing a broken heart or just driving with the windows down, "Marmellata #25" is a masterclass in Italian pop songwriting. It’s nostalgic, slightly ironic, and impossible not to sing along to during the chorus. Marmellata #25

The references to Baggio and the feeling of a "world that's ending" resonate with a very specific sense of 2000s Italian identity. Why It Works "Marmellata #25" isn't just a pop song; it’s

The lyrics are what make it iconic. Cremonini lists the physical remnants of a relationship: It’s nostalgic, slightly ironic, and impossible not to