Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a stark picture of survival and authenticity forged in a harsh environment. The opening lines immediately establish a sense of struggle, referencing sirens and emerging teeth, suggesting a difficult birth or upbringing. The narrator asserts that "war is my habitat," and that their history "must be rewritten," signaling a defiant stance against a world that seems predetermined or oppressive. There's a clear contrast between those who "want to be Masons" and the narrator's own path, which involves "mafiosi" and a readiness to confront danger, like touching "a hot iron when it was time to touch a hot iron." The core tension lies in the demand for genuine connection and recognition in a world of pretense. The pre-chorus repeatedly asks, "Are you ready to trust someone who doesn't trust?" This highlights a deep-seated wariness, perhaps born from past betrayals or the nature of their environment. The narrator is willing to offer material possessions or experiences but draws a firm line at personal vulnerability, stating, "You can ask me for everything except my children" and "You can give me everything except advice." This suggests a protective instinct and a rejection of unsolicited guidance from those who haven't lived their reality. The repeated phrase "overo" (meaning "true" or "real") acts as a powerful anchor throughout the song, particularly in the chorus. It's a constant affirmation of their authenticity, whether it's their car being "mine, true," their potential to have been a "mafioso, true," or counting "money in the dark, true." This insistence on reality contrasts sharply with the implied fakery or superficiality of others. The lyrics also employ vivid, grounded imagery, like "stealing a flashlight from a carabiniere" or the father who "lost his head and then sold the house," grounding the abstract themes of authenticity and struggle in concrete, often grim, details. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics stems from their unflinching portrayal of a life lived on the edge, where survival necessitates a hardened exterior and a constant assertion of self. The contrast between the narrator's harsh reality and the superficiality they observe creates a compelling narrative of resilience. The repeated emphasis on being "true" or "real" resonates because it's not just a boast, but a declaration of identity earned through difficult experiences, making their claims about their possessions and their very being feel earned and impactful.

Luchè & Geolier - Rap, Rap Napoletano

Over

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[Testo di "Over" ft. Geolier] [Strofa 1: Luch�] Sentette 'a prima sirena (Uh), steveno ascenno 'e primme diente (Yeah) Nato 'int'a n'inferno (Ah), aggio sempe schifato vierno Tu staje avenno ch''e meglio (Ahah), cu chi nn'tene paura 'e niente ('E niente) Cu chi tuccaje nu fierro quanno s'er''a tucc� fierro (Pow) 'A guerra � ll'habitat mio, 'a storia va riscritta Chiste vonno f� 'e massune (Ah), pure nuje ma ch''e mafiuse (Luch�) 'A cena tutte quante luammo '5 diebbete � ristorant5 Lasso 'a robba 'ncopp'� tavula, voglio 'o fisico 'e na statua Fra', t'aggio 'itto ca so' Dio a Napule (Napule) Si m'arrestano, vaco 'int'� cattedrale comme a Pablo Scippo 'a torcia 'a capa a nu carabiniere (Ah) Po c''a passo a Geolier (Seh) Vulive 'sta vita, simmo chille ca fanno overo [Pre-Ritornello: Geolier] Yeah, yeah Te siente pronto a te fid� 'e uno ca nn'se fida? Me pu� chiedere tutte cose tranne 'e figlie Me pu� d� tutte cose tranne nu cunsiglio Si vu� parl� cu'mm�, nun t''a pu� f� ch''e finte [Ritornello: Luch� & Geolier] Si me vide 'int'a na machina, � 'a mia, overo (Overo, ehi) Putevo f� 'o mafiuso, overo (Overo) Cuntammo sorde dint'� scuro, overo (Overo) Io e essa parlammo 'a stessa lengua, overo (Overo) Si me vide 'int'a na machina, � 'a mia, overo (Overo, ehi) Putevo f� 'o mafiuso, overo (Overo) Cuntammo sorde dint'� scuro, overo (Overo) Io e essa parlammo 'a stessa lengua (Yeah), overo (Overo) [Strofa 2: Geolier] Sentette 'a primma botta en aria (Pah) Ma era capodanno e quinde se mimetizzava Vulevemo 'o rispetto e 'a faccia 'ncopp'a nu giurnale (Yeah) Io gattonavo, mica camminavo (No, no) Mamm� nn'vedeva maje 'o telegiornale Troppi figlie 'e mamma 'nterra, nn'danno segne 'e vita Tu nn'h� vissuto chesto, perci� faje 'o scemo 'int'� video (Ahahah) L'Italia vincette 'o mondiale, fratemo perdette 'a causa Patemo perdette 'a capa e po se vennette 'a casa Simmo chille overo (Overo), Luca dice: "S� l'erede" (Luch�) Cu na frase p'ogni testo e cu na lama p'ogni serpe Nuje simmo chille overo, cu nu fierro 'nterra � cambio Per� ca spare overo, ca 'int'� vita nn'se cagna, maje ('O ssaje, no?) [Pre-Ritornello: Geolier] Te siente pronto a te fid� 'e uno ca nn'se fida? Me pu� chiedere tutte cose tranne 'e figlie Me pu� d� tutte cose tranne nu cunsiglio Si vu� parl� cu'mm�, nun t''a pu� f� ch''e finte Te siente pronto a te fid� 'e uno ca nn'se fida? Me pu� chiedere tutte cose tranne 'e figlie Me pu� d� tutte cose tranne nu cunsiglio Si vu� parl� cu'mm�, nun t''a pu� f� ch''e finte [Ritornello: Luch� & Geolier] Si me vide 'int'a na machina, � 'a mia, overo (Overo, ehi) Putevo f� 'o mafiuso, overo (Overo) Cuntammo sorde dint'� scuro, overo (Overo) Io e essa parlammo 'a stessa lengua, overo (Overo) Si me vide 'int'a na machina, � 'a mia, overo (Overo, ehi) Putevo f� 'o mafiuso, overo (Overo) Cuntammo sorde dint'� scuro, overo (Overo) Io e essa parlammo 'a stessa lengua, overo (Overo) [Outro: Luch� & Geolier] Si me vide 'int'a na machina, � 'a mia, overo (Overo, ehi) Putevo f� 'o mafiuso, overo (Overo) Cuntammo sorde dint'� scuro, overo (Overo) Io e essa parlammo 'a stessa lengua, overo (Overo)

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Writers: Geeno
Luchè
Geolier

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