Riot
Nesli Lyrics

Rit. Altro che rabbia dolore motore azione
The chorus means that Nesli is ready for revolution and action, fueled by something more than just anger and pain. He has a mission and he's precise and focused on it.

Pronto per la rivoluzione
Nesli is prepared to start a revolution, and he's not afraid to take action.

Parole in missione tiri di precisione
He's on a mission and his words are precise and targeted to achieve his goals.

Nesli è il mio nome non c'è questione
Nesli is stating that his name speaks for itself; there's no need for questions about his identity or what he stands for.

Se c'è una cosa che odio è il rap negativo
Nesli hates negative rap music because it brings out his aggressive side.

Quando lo ascolto divento cattivo
He admits that listening to negative rap makes him angry and hostile.

Io non resto calmo adesso faccio un casino
Nesli can't stay calm after listening to negative rap; it makes him cause a scene.

Ho il sangue più verde dell'erba del mio giardino
Nesli's blood is hotter than the green grass in his garden; he's always ready for action.

Vengo da lontano lo so si vede
Nesli acknowledges his origins; he's come from far away and it shows in his style and attitude.

Non sono nessuno e di nessuno son l'erede
He considers himself an heir of no one, and thus has become his own force and a person of his own.

Mino la struttura e vediamo se cede
He's determined to break down the structure that supports negative rap culture and see if it can crumble.

Il rap è il mio linguaggio il rap è la mia fede
For Nesli, rap is not just a language, but a religion and a way of life.

Lascio in pace i morti come Carlo Giuliani
Nesli is avoiding controversy with the dead by not talking about them. Carlo Giuliani was an Italian protester killed in 2001.

Parlo delle vita che stringo tra le dita
He talks about his life; the things he's grasping and holding on to tightly.

E domani, domani è un altro domani
Tomorrow is another day and he looks forward to it, without being deterred by his past or current issues.

Amici non ne ho per me sono tutti infami
He doesn't have friends because he believes everyone is deceitful and unreliable.

Ho il suono nuovo il suono diverso
Nesli has created a new and distinct sound that sets him apart from others.

Se non parlo di una cosa la faccio spesso
If he isn't talking about something, it's because he's usually busy doing it.

Non ti ho raccontato di droga di sesso
He doesn't feel the need to talk about drugs or sex in his music.

Di cronaca di fatti privati e di successo
He doesn't sing about the news, private matters or his success.

Non ho paura di chi vuol far paura
Nesli isn't afraid of those who try to intimidate him.

Nella migliore delle ipotesi è una montatura
He believes that more often than not, it's all just a setup.

Credo nel destino da falcone e borsellino
He believes in the concept of destiny.

L'Italia non è mafia pizza e mandolino
He believes that Italy is more than just organized crime, pizza and mandolins.

Io l'ho visto davvero un maledetto italiano
He's seen an Italian in the flesh that didn't fit the negative stereotype.

Sono un soldato ma col microfono in mano
He's a fighter, but instead of a gun, he has a microphone.

Ho sposato la causa come un musulmano
He's embraced his cause with the devotion of a Muslim.

Continuo il mio viaggio vengo da troppo lontano
He sees himself on a journey, having come too far to stop now.

Dentro la mia scatola trovi soltanto erba
His personal box contains only weed, meaning he does not share personal belongings with others.

Fuori non ci vado nemmeno è la stessa merda
He doesn't go outside much because it's all the same and not worth his time.

Legami di parentela legami di sangue
Family ties can be both related by blood, or relation by kinship.

Io mi gioco tutto quanto anche se resto in mutande
He's a risk-taker and isn't afraid to lose everything.

Non faccio rime da quartiere per sentirmi il più grande
He doesn't rap about things that will make him look better, such as hometown or upbringing.

Sono don Vito fanculo te e le tue bande
He's no Don Vito (mafian boss), and he hates posers who try to act different.

Con davanti il nemico sei il primo a dartela a gambe
Nesli believes that those who claim to be tough are often the first ones to run away from danger.

Non gioco a fare il divo oppure l'alternativo
Nesli doesn't want to be famous or too different.

Il gangster il pusher o il propositivo
He doesn't try to fit into any particular genre like gangsta rap or conscious rap.

L'abilità la vedi e pesa quasi sempre un chilo
Nesli thinks that skills and talent are always evident and valuable, regardless of the weight they carry.

Se non hai capito capirai il prossimo giro
If people didn't understand Nesli's message before, they'll get it eventually.

Attiro su di me l'erba del vicino
He draws unwanted attention to himself, like the grass is always greener on the other side.

Da ragazzino le prendevo perchè ero un casino
As a kid, Nesli was a troublemaker and caused problems.

Mio fratello mi ha pestato perchè ero un drogato
His brother beat him up because he thought Nesli was doing drugs.

A scuola non ci andavo mai due volte mi han bocciato
He didn't attend school regularly and was held back a few times.

Parlo della strada e lavoro per lo Stato
He sings about his troubled upbringing and the struggles of his community, but also works with the government on projects.

Sono un fuorilegge e mio padre è un avvocato
Nesli is considered an outlaw and his father is a lawyer.

Cos'è non hai capito questo è il doppio gioco
He's playing a double game, but other people might not understand that.

Giro con pistole e coltelli e poi sono innocuo
In spite of carrying weapons, Nesli considers himself harmless.

Mi muovo nell'ombra dalla culla alla tomba
He moves in the shadows his entire life, from birth to death.

Sono il Verde, Nesli questa è la bomba
He's known as the Green, Nesli and he's impressive at what he does.

Riconosci il mio nome il mio rap il mio suono
He wants people to recognize his name, his style of rap, and distinct sound.

Sono fatto così e sono un poco di buono
This is how he's built, and he's not exactly a good person, but it's all part of his identity.