Lucio Corsi - "Volevo essere un duro"

Lucio Corsi (pronounced [ˈlut͡ʃo ˈkɔrsi]; born 15 October 1993) is an Italian singer-songwriter. Born and raised in the Maremma region of Tuscany, he is known for his blend of glam rock, surreal lyrics, and fairy-tale themes. Corsi began composing music at a young age and moved to Milan after high school to pursue his career, releasing his debut EPs, Vetulonia Dakar and Altalena Boy. In 2017, Corsi released Bestiario musicale, a concept album dedicated to the animals of his native Maremma, and gained recognition by opening for major Italian artists. He signed with Sugar Music in 2019, releasing Cosa faremo da grandi? (2020), La gente che sogna (2023), and Volevo essere un duro (2025), which were praised by critics. Corsi took part in the Sanremo Music Festival 2025 with his song "Volevo essere un duro", finishing in second place. He was then announced as the Italian entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 after the winner of this year's Sanremo, Olly, declined the opportunity to do so. In addition to his music career, Corsi has appeared in Gucci's fashion campaigns and participated in Italian television shows such as L'assedio and the series Vita da Carlo by Carlo Verdone. He has been awarded several accolades, including the MEI Best Independent Artist prize and the "Mia Martini" Critics prize.