CBR

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of a defiant, almost spectral existence on the fringes of society. The opening lines set a tone of anticipation and readiness, "Le mani a mollo prima che cadesse il muro," suggesting a moment before a significant event or collapse. This is immediately contrasted with a more mundane, perhaps less impactful, reality for others: "Tu ti sei fatto giusto qualche muro." The narrator, alongside Noyz Narcos, positions themselves as purveyors of a high-end, almost decadent lifestyle ("Champagne Krug e pesce crudo") while simultaneously engaging in illicit activities, likened to "faccio GTA." This juxtaposition of luxury and lawlessness is a core theme. The chorus, "Fanculo guardie, giudice e PM," is a direct rejection of authority and the legal system. The phrase "Scompaio giù in un vicolo, CBR / Fantasma, non esisto" is particularly striking, using "CBR"—likely a reference to a motorcycle known for speed and agility—to signify an ability to vanish. This isn't just about evading capture; it's a declaration of non-existence within the established order, a deliberate shedding of identity to become an untraceable phantom. Gast's first verse is a whirlwind of self-definition and defiance. He describes actions that sever ties and break boundaries: "Saldo conti, brucio ponti, violo mondi." The imagery shifts to the surreal with "In testa ho statue e giardini De Chirico," evoking a sense of existential unease and artistic detachment. This internal landscape contrasts with the external drive for survival and success, where "correre per la mia causa è il mio sport" and the narrator sees themselves as a product of growth: "il prodotto moltiplica il lordo sinusoide e grafici in crescita." The repeated line "Ho la bibbia nel PC" is an odd, modern juxtaposition, perhaps hinting at a search for guidance or a twisted form of scripture in the digital age, even amidst a life that feels devilish. Noyz Narcos's verse amplifies the aggressive, territorial stance. He speaks of an "esercito de stronzi in strada" ready for conflict, burning potent weed and declaring war. The lyrics are filled with threats and boasts: "rime a cannone fori di proiettile," "Contro di me zi' già parti male." He positions himself and his crew as a force of nature, "Semo venuti pe' fasse male," and warns opponents with a stark label: "Per te c'è un nome ed è 'Infame'." The verse ends with a return to the streets, bringing "doni" like a dark Santa Claus, and a stark image of loss for the listener's loved ones: "Portaje un mazzo di fiori alla donna tua che sta in lutto già." The final lines, "Per questa laurea di strada ho accannato gli studi," encapsulate the narrator's chosen path—a life of hard-won experience and survival over formal education, embracing the "incubi da quattro muri" as a form of earned wisdom.