Top 10 Måneskin Songs

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Our Top 10 Måneskin Songs Loved by Fans list celebrates a band that brought guitar-driven rock back to the center of international pop culture. Måneskin built its reputation through bold performances, memorable riffs, provocative fashion, and songs that move easily between hard rock, glam, funk, pop, and alternative music.

The Italian band formed in Rome in 2016 and features Damiano David on lead vocals, Victoria De Angelis on bass, Thomas Raggi on guitar, and Ethan Torchio on drums. Before playing arenas and festivals around the world, the musicians performed in the streets of Rome. Their name means “moonlight” in Danish, a suggestion from De Angelis, whose mother was Danish.

Måneskin finished second on the Italian edition of X Factor in 2017. Four years later, the band won both the Sanremo Music Festival and the Eurovision Song Contest with “Zitti e buoni,” creating the international breakthrough that transformed the group into a global rock attraction.

The band released the Chosen EP in 2017, followed by the studio albums Il ballo della vita in 2018, Teatro d’ira: Vol. I in 2021, and Rush! in 2023. The expanded RUSH! (ARE U COMING?) edition arrived later in 2023 with five additional songs. After the Rush! touring cycle, the members began exploring individual projects, while the band’s three studio albums continued reaching new listeners.

The group’s music frequently celebrates individuality, desire, freedom, and the determination to resist other people’s expectations. Its visual style has challenged traditional gender conventions, while its sound draws on several decades of rock without becoming a simple recreation of the past. Here are ten of our favorite Måneskin songs, with more catalog information available in our complete Måneskin discography.

# 10 – Supermodel

We open our favorite Måneskin songs list with the irresistible groove of “Supermodel.” The band released the song as a single in 2022 before including it on Rush! the following year.

Thomas Raggi’s opening guitar figure immediately establishes the track’s rhythmic pull, while Victoria De Angelis’ bass keeps the arrangement moving beneath Damiano David’s relaxed vocal. The polished production gives “Supermodel” a bright surface, but the lyrics present a much less flattering picture.

The song satirizes celebrity culture and the destructive behavior hidden behind a glamorous public image. Måneskin drew inspiration from the mythology surrounding Los Angeles nightlife and the excess associated with famous models and entertainers. The contrast between the seductive music and the hollow lifestyle described in the lyric gives the song its bite.

# 9 – Vengo dalla luna

“Vengo dalla luna” appeared on Måneskin’s 2017 EP, Chosen. The song was originally recorded by Italian rapper Caparezza, and its title translates to “I Come from the Moon.”

Even listeners who do not speak Italian can respond to the performance. The guitar, bass, drums, and vocal phrasing create a tightly controlled groove, while Damiano shifts between melodic singing and a sharper rhythmic delivery.

The lyric presents an outsider who refuses to apologize for being different. Its rejection of prejudice and narrow ideas about identity made it an ideal song for a young band already building its image around freedom and self-expression. Måneskin’s version turns the original into a forceful live-band performance without losing its message.

# 8 – Torna a casa

“Torna a casa” was released on Måneskin’s 2018 debut album, Il ballo della vita. The title translates to “Come Home,” and the song centers on Marlena, the recurring figure who appears throughout the album’s creative world.

The recording begins with restraint, giving Damiano David room to express longing, fear, and emotional exhaustion. As the arrangement grows, Thomas Raggi’s guitar and Ethan Torchio’s drums increase the tension without overwhelming the melody.

Marlena represents freedom, creativity, and the part of life that disappears when a person becomes disconnected from passion. Damiano’s vocal makes the plea feel immediate even for listeners who cannot understand every word. “Torna a casa” demonstrates that the band’s appeal has never depended solely on swagger and volume.

# 7 – Are You Ready?

“Are You Ready?” offers one of the most unusual moments in the Måneskin catalog and on Il ballo della vita. The song blends rock instrumentation with hip-hop phrasing and rhythmic details that suggest a broader range of international influences.

The track is built for movement. De Angelis and Torchio establish a heavy pulse while Raggi adds clipped guitar lines rather than filling every space with chords. Damiano responds with an energetic English-language performance that treats the vocal as another rhythmic instrument.

“Are You Ready?” sounds different from the dramatic Italian ballads and hard-rock tracks surrounding it, but that contrast is part of the album’s strength. It shows a young band testing styles and discovering how many directions its chemistry could support.

# 6 – Somebody Told Me

The Killers released “Somebody Told Me” on their 2004 debut album, Hot Fuss. Måneskin performed the song during its run on the Italian X Factor and included a studio version on the 2017 Chosen EP.

Måneskin approaches the song with the confidence of a band determined to make familiar material sound physical again. The bass and drums give the performance a heavier foundation, while Damiano delivers the lyric with theatrical attitude.

The cover also reveals how naturally the members command a stage. Victoria and Damiano understand how to use movement, eye contact, and visual tension without distracting from the music. Their version of “Somebody Told Me” helped show television audiences that this was already a functioning rock band rather than a temporary collection of contestants.

# 5 – MAMMAMIA

At the halfway point on our Måneskin songs list is the fan favorite “MAMMAMIA.” The band released the song as a stand-alone single in 2021 before adding it to Rush! in 2023.

The recording is built around a simple and highly addictive bass-and-guitar pattern. Måneskin understands that a great rock song does not need unnecessary complexity when the central riff, rhythm, and attitude are strong enough to carry the track.

Although the title is Italian, most of the lyric is sung in English. Damiano uses humor and provocation to answer the criticism and attention that followed the band’s Eurovision victory. The vocal sounds playful, irritated, and completely confident, while the rhythm section keeps the song moving with almost no wasted motion.

# 4 – Zitti e buoni

“Zitti e buoni” is a declaration of independence from people who demand obedience and silence. Its title can be translated as “Shut Up and Behave,” but the band spends the song rejecting that command.

The recording became Måneskin’s international breakthrough. It won the 2021 Sanremo Music Festival and then represented Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest, where the band claimed the championship. The song later reached number seventeen on the United Kingdom singles chart.

The riff is direct and forceful, but the performance succeeds because every member contributes to the tension. Raggi’s guitar cuts across De Angelis’ bass, Torchio drives the changes, and Damiano delivers the verses as though confronting everyone who ever dismissed the group.

“Zitti e buoni” also fulfilled the band’s larger mission at Eurovision. Måneskin did not soften its image or transform itself into conventional contest pop. The musicians won by presenting themselves as a loud, self-assured rock band.

# 3 – Beggin’

Bob Gaudio and Peggy Farina wrote “Beggin’,” which Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons first released in 1967. Måneskin performed the song during X Factor Italia and included its studio cover on the 2017 Chosen EP.

The track gained an entirely new life after the band’s Eurovision victory. Its bass-heavy arrangement, handclaps, guitar accents, and Damiano’s raspy vocal spread across streaming platforms and introduced millions of international listeners to the group.

Måneskin does not treat the song as a careful tribute to the 1960s. The band strips it down and rebuilds it around its own chemistry, making the plea sound urgent and contemporary.

The worldwide success of “Beggin’” was remarkable for a recording made years before the band became internationally famous. No list of Måneskin songs would feel complete without it.

# 2 – I Wanna Be Your Slave

“I Wanna Be Your Slave” appeared on the 2021 album Teatro d’ira: Vol. I. The song explores opposing desires and identities, moving between dominance and submission, confidence and vulnerability, innocence and temptation.

The arrangement is deliberately economical. A distorted bass-and-guitar riff creates the foundation while Damiano shifts between seductive restraint and a more aggressive delivery. The repetition gives the song the force of a chant and makes it especially effective in concert.

“I Wanna Be Your Slave” reached number five on the United Kingdom singles chart. Together with “Beggin’,” it made Måneskin the first Italian act to place two songs inside the UK Top 10 during the same week.

The song became one of the clearest examples of the band’s ability to combine provocative imagery with an accessible rock hook. A later version featuring Iggy Pop connected Måneskin directly with one of the performers who helped establish rock’s tradition of danger and theatrical rebellion.

# 1 – HONEY (ARE U COMING?)

We close our Top 10 Måneskin Songs Loved by Fans list with “HONEY (ARE U COMING?).” Released in 2023, the song became one of five new tracks added to the expanded RUSH! (ARE U COMING?) edition.

The opening guitar and bass lock together immediately, creating the kind of riff that feels familiar after a single listen. Ethan Torchio’s drums keep the arrangement moving forward while Damiano delivers the invitation in a voice that combines urgency, charm, and danger.

The song captures nearly every quality that made Måneskin an international attraction. It is stylish without sounding fragile, polished without losing its rock energy, and suggestive without depending on shock alone. The chorus is designed for a large crowd, but the individual instruments remain easy to hear.

“HONEY (ARE U COMING?)” also feels like a compact summary of the band’s history. Its rhythm carries traces of glam, punk, hard rock, and dance music, yet the final result belongs completely to Måneskin. The group understands what its fans want and delivers it without sounding as though it is repeating an earlier single.