C’ERA UNA VOLTA (INTRO)

Song Meaning

The intro to "C'ERA UNA VOLTA" immediately plunges listeners into a surreal, almost confrontational narrative. It sets the stage for an "oneiric and transcendental show" by "Troyamaki e Christiannife" in "DISKO VENDETTA." This isn't your typical fairytale opening; it's a gritty, digital-age "once upon a time" for an "iridescent storyteller." The core tension here lies in the storyteller's contradictory nature and the world he navigates. He's "iridescent," suggesting shifting colors and elusive truth, yet he wears a "jerk's mask" while possessing "goodness." This duality is amplified by the "pandemia di complicità" he finds himself in, hinting at a widespread, perhaps morally compromised, shared experience that shapes his art. The lyrics suggest his stories blur the line between fiction and "quasi realtà." The most striking craft element is the jarring juxtaposition of fairytale framing with raw, modern realities and personal trauma. The repeated "C'era una volta" (Once upon a time) creates a nostalgic, almost innocent tone, only to be immediately undercut by details like taking flight "con il Wi-fi" or the revelation of an "absent mother / Che spacciava assiduamente." This constant push-and-pull between fantasy and harsh truth gives the narrative its unsettling power, making the storyteller's "perverse" soul feel deeply earned. These lyrics are effective because they build an enigmatic, compelling character through sharp contrasts and unexpected revelations. The storyteller's music is described as having an "overwhelming rhythm" that "avvelena la tua mente," a potent image of art that is both seductive and dangerous. The final, abrupt shift to "Porco cazzo, Christian / Rave on" shatters the narrative frame, pulling the listener from a retrospective tale directly into the immediate, visceral energy of the performance, leaving an impression of raw, unbridled artistic force.