Je so' pazzo
Neri Per Caso Lyrics

The song "Je so' pazzo" by Neri Per Caso is a celebration of individuality and uniqueness, sung from the perspective of someone who is crazy, or at least deemed crazy by society. The lyrics open with the repeated phrase "Je so' pazzo je so' pazzo," which means "I am crazy, I am crazy" in Neapolitan dialect. The singer declares that he wants to be whoever he wants to be, and that he's tired of being cooped up in his house. He knows that people are waiting for him outside, and he's in a hurry to get there.

The singer acknowledges that people don't always agree with him, stating "Non mi date sempre ragione / Io lo so che sono un errore" ("Don't give me reason all the time / I know I'm an error"). However, he wants to live life to the fullest and experience what it's like to be a lion for at least one day. He also addresses the state, saying that it shouldn't condemn him just because he's crazy. He ends the first verse by repeating "Je so' pazzo" several times, emphasizing his sense of self and his unique identity.

The second verse starts with the phrase "Si se 'ntosta 'a nervatura," which means something along the lines of "If my nerves get worked up." The singer then mentions Masaniello, a famous Neapolitan rebel who led an uprising against the Spanish in the 17th century. He asks if anyone thinks that Masaniello, who was Neapolitan and therefore had a dark complexion, is not beautiful. He then asserts that despite being crazy, he has not been diminished, as he has a diploma and has even painted his face black to stand out.

Finally, the song ends with a repeated chorus of "Je so' pazzo," followed by the exclamation "nun nce scassate 'o cazzo!" This roughly translates to "Don't bother me!" and reinforces the singer's desire to be left alone to express himself as he sees fit.