“Life is like spaghetti, it’s hard until you make it” — Tommy Cash encourages us to keep going in the “Espresso Macchiato” lyrics

Estonia is sending the internationally famous star Tommy Cash to represent the country at Eurovision 2025 in Basel this May. And the song? It’s a hilarious, feel-good track designed to put a smile on your face—while being undeniably addictive.

In the song, Tommy transports himself to Italy, blending English with Italian (or Italian-inspired) words to create a humorous imitation of an “italiano vero”—the persona he wants to embody. His fellow co-writer, Johannes Naukkarinen, also contributed to “Cha Cha Cha,” the Eurovision 2023 runner-up performed by Tommy Cash’s good friend, Käärijä, who represented Finland.

If last year Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” took the world by storm, this year, Tommy Cash’s “Espresso Macchiato” is aiming to take over Eurovision. Now, let’s step into Tommy’s little ristorante and dive into his espresso macchiato obsession through the lyrics.

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Estonia at Eurovision 2025: Tommy Cash with “Espresso Macchiato”

Tommy Cash won Eesti Laul with an impressive result in the televote, dominating the superfinal with 83% of the votes among the three finalists.

Tommy hails from Tallinn, Estonia, specifically the subdistrict of Kolpi. His ancestry is diverse, with Ukrainian, Kazakhstani, Russian, and Estonian roots. In 2012, Tommy launched his career by uploading songs to SoundCloud. While it may seem like a small step, within just a year, his track “Oldkool” was featured in ads for the Sport LX fashion collection by Liisa Orgna and the ERKI Fashion Show. He subsequently started performing and attending festivals.

Beyond music, Tommy is a multifaceted artist, working in various artistic fields, from photo installations and painting to sculpting, modelling, and design. He has collaborated musically with former Eurovision participants and good friends, such as Käärijä (Finland 2023) and Joost Klein (Netherlands 2024). He has also teamed up with globally renowned artists, including Charli XCX.

What do the “Espresso Macchiato” lyrics mean?

Tommy’s song is a fun little parody, playfully mocking an Italian lifestyle—specifically the habits of an espresso macchiato-obsessed man. If you watch his live performance, you’ll notice some iconic dance moves from Eurovision history, adding a cheeky Eurovision parody element to the mix.

In the song, Tommy introduces himself as Tomaso, an Italianised version of his real name, Tomas. He humorously describes himself as addicted to both tobacco and coffee, embodying the stereotypical Italian traits with a twist. He blends both Italian and English in his lyrics, suggesting a desire for an international lifestyle and recognition. Tomaso, the character in the song, owns a little ristorante, an Italian restaurant, further emphasising the playful, stereotypical Italian persona he’s embracing:

Ciao bella I’m Tomaso
Addicted to tobacco
I like my coffee, very importante

No time to talk miscusi
My days are very busy
‘Cos I own this little ristorante

Through hard work, Tomaso’s journey takes him from his humble little ristorante to private jets and a luxurious lifestyle. The song subtly conveys the message that no matter how small you start, with dedication and effort, you can go far. Tomaso’s success is a testament to the power of hard work—his incredible house and private jets didn’t come without sacrifice. He works tirelessly, constantly pushing himself, and the song emphasises that the key to success is relentless effort and perseverance.

Of course, with such a demanding schedule, Tomaso needs his coffee to keep going! The recurring light motif of the song, “Espresso Macchiato por favore,” humorously highlights his addiction to coffee as the fuel that powers his nonstop lifestyle:

Mi like to fly privati
With 24 carati
Also mi casa very
Grandioso
Mi money numeroso
I work around the clocko
It keeps me sweating like a mafioso

In the end, Tommy’s song is filled with funny yet optimistic messages, suggesting that, yes, life can be hard, but better things are on the way. Rather than focusing on sadness, the song encourages us to find something that can become our fuel in life, just like how “espresso macchiato” gives Tomaso the energy to pursue his dreams. The song brings the light-hearted comparison: “life is like spaghetti,” assuring that it gets softer when you’ve made it:

Life may give you lemons
When dancing with the demons
No stresso no stresso
No need to be depresso

(…)

Life is like spaghetti
It’s hard until you make it
No stresso no stresso
It’s gonna be espresso

“Espresso Macchiato” lyrics — Tommy Cash (Estonia Eurovision 2025)

Songwriter (music and lyrics): Johannes Naukkarinen, Tomas Tammemets (Tommy Cash)

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