Un Solo Credo

Song Meaning

The lyrics of "Un Solo Credo" present a bold, almost blasphemous declaration of self-importance within the rap genre, framing the artists as divine or divinely appointed figures. The opening lines, "In origine era P, P era presso il verbo / P era il verbo," immediately evoke the creation narrative of the Gospel of John, substituting "P" (presumably representing the artist or their persona) for the divine "Logos." This sets a tone of ultimate authority and foundational importance, suggesting that their presence and their art are the genesis of something significant, capable of "shaking up life forever." The central tension arises from this audacious self-deification, juxtaposed with the language of religious devotion and salvation. The chorus repeatedly states, "professo un solo credo, il mio," explicitly linking their personal artistic path – "il rap è la strada che ho scelto" – to a singular, unwavering faith. They adopt titles like "il prescelto" (the chosen one) and "figlio di Dio" (son of God), blurring the lines between spiritual chosenness and artistic destiny. This creates a compelling, if provocative, narrative where the rap game itself becomes a sacred realm, and the artists are its prophets and saviors. One of the most striking craft elements is the consistent use of religious imagery and theological concepts to describe the artistic process and the artists' status. Phrases like "Reggo il cielo, ciò che leggo in terra leggo in cielo" and "linguaggio delle stelle" elevate their lyrical output to cosmic significance. Coliche's verse continues this, describing ascension to "l'empireo," the creation of "strofe che sono dei mondi," and issuing "dieci comandamenti a chi ci comanda le menti." The repetition of the chorus, emphasizing their singular "credo" and chosen path, reinforces this self-anointed status, making the rap genre their personal gospel. This lyrical approach is effective because it taps into the aspirational and often hyperbolic nature of hip-hop, while simultaneously employing the gravitas of religious language. The artists aren't just good; they are presented as fundamental, divinely inspired forces whose chosen path in rap is the only truth. The repeated outro, "E c'è chi ancora aspetta la riesumazione / Chi non vede non crede, aspetta la resurrezione," further solidifies this by positioning themselves as the bringers of a new revelation, contrasting their immediate presence with the passive waiting of others for a divine event.