[2][3] In an interview with Radio Zeta, Marroneexplained the meaning of the song:[4]""Mezzo mondo" comes from thirteen years of music and experiences.

"[5] Fabio Fiume of All Music Italia gave the song a score of 7.5 out of 10, describing it as a "new lifeblood" for Marrone, "without distorting herself, without clashing with the story she has written so far."

"[6] Mattia Marzi of Rockol described the song as "fresh, summery, easygoing" between "contemporary and retro" combining string instruments and electronic music.

[7] Gabriele Fazio of Agenzia Giornalistica Italia wrote that Mezzo mondo gives a chance for "Emma's character to come out in a more honest way," deeming it "one of the best tracks in the entire discography" of the singer.

"[9] The music video for the song, directed by Asia J. Lanni and Nicola Bussei, was filmed in Linguaglossa, Sicily, and released on May 8, 2023 through the singer's YouTube channel.