Provino
geolier Lyrics
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(Yeah, ehi)
A duric' ann so' fissat, guard stuort ngopp o mezz
A undic' ann ra' Befan, loc vonn na Benell
Parl tropp e Emanuel, ma lor sann a Geolier
M'ata vni a sctà a matin sul pe' l'età che teng
E vonn o rap e ij c'ho dong, o facc semp megl e lor
Ij speng e sord ca' m facc e papà nun fa o dottor
Ij crer a me e a cocc demon ca' ma fatt miglior
Ij tras fort 'ndo local ca' famigl ca' m segue
Primm senza nu bottin, 'ndo local nun trasev
Ngopp o cors, si passav, a chiù brutt se ne iev
Mo' si pass è semp o stess, pecché e vec aret e vetr
Chistu scem s'atteggiav, ij co mezz e iss a Smart
Mo' man teng l'aereo e iss ten semp a Smart
Agg vinciut rind a scen cu' ogni piezz che agg fatt
Pecché si foss a partit, vincess ca' senza cart
La la la la la
Loc, la la la la la
Loc, la la la la la
E guardij, la la la la la
O pal allucc, la la la la la
Ropp fumat, la la la la la
O saj ca' facc, la la la la la
Tu si nu scem, la la la la la
(Ehi) chi parl tropp nun è buon e nun fa part 'ra famigl
'Na person ca nun cagn, e vot nun a conuscimm
Chesta nennell ver e marc e pe' chest o sai se fiss
Ten o pat 31 ann, ma sta a 41 bis
Ij te vec nte serat, te stai ferm e po' fai o tip
Ij m'abbusc 'na mesat, 'o juorn aropp tu fatic
E guaglion nun e tratt, e rend sul famos
O primm juorn o saj ca' t'amo, o sicond nun è cos
M'agg fatt tutt a scen cu nu piezz american
E ropp tiemp, tutt quant girn a Secondiglian
Mo 'tt quant so' cantant, lor e marc rind e piezz
Ce vonn e pall a fa nu piezz e a dicr chell che piens
Agg fatt o guagliunciell, ma fors n'ata capit
Ca ve iett appen vogl, senza aizà manc nu rit
E fatt bell natu piezz ma a me o sai nun me colpit
Ij so' cantant a maggior part, o riest so 'tt malavit
La la la la la
Loc, la la la la la
Loc, la la la la la
E guardij, la la la la la
O pal allucc, la la la la la
Ropp fumat, la la la la la
O saj ca' facc, la la la la la
Tu si nu scem, la la la la la
The lyrics of Geôlier's song "Provino" discuss the artist's journey in the rap industry and his reflection on his experiences and aspirations. In the first verse, Geôlier talks about being fixated on his dreams from a young age and how at 11 years old, instead of receiving gifts from "La Befana" (an Italian Christmas tradition), he desired a Benelli motorcycle. He mentions that he talks too much about himself, referring to himself as Emanuel, but people know him as Geôlier. He reflects on the fact that he woke up this morning still focused on rap despite his age. Geôlier believes that his rap competes well with others and that he is better than them. He expresses frustration with those who become deaf to his music because they believe his path should lead to a different kind of success, like becoming a doctor. Geôlier reveals that he believes in himself and the demons he has tamed that have made him a better person. He mentions his transition to success, leaving behind a life in local areas and moving towards fame, even though he didn't have a clear path. Geôlier acknowledges that now things have changed, and he is recognized for his talent, even if just passing by. He concludes the verse with the line, "This fool behaves like me, halfway in a Smart (car), now I have a plane, and he still has a Smart (car)."
In the chorus, Geôlier delivers a repetitive melody, almost chant-like, aiming for a catchy and memorable hook that listeners can easily sing along to. The lyrics in this section encompass the sense of being watched and observed, with mentions of the city, smoke, and his actions.
In the second verse, Geôlier delivers a critique to those who talk too much but do not contribute positively to their family. He emphasizes the importance of being genuine and that actions speak louder than words. Geôlier calls out someone who claims to be knowledgeable and implies that they are involved in illicit activities. He mentions that he is 31 years old but is confined to a prison sentence that will potentially last until he is 41. Geôlier reflects on the fact that he used to see himself in the nightlife, staying late and then pretending to be a different person during the day. He confronts young people who are not being true to themselves and seek fame only for the sake of it. He recalls his own journey, where he fell in love with a girl and went to America for a while, but eventually returned to his roots in Secondigliano. Now, he sings, creating music that represents his neighborhood and his thoughts. Geôlier mentions that many want to make a piece (of music) and say what they think, but he has made a small mistake that might have affected him. He concludes the verse by admitting that most of the time, he's seen as someone in the wrong, but he remains defiant and focused on his music.
Overall, the lyrics of "Provino" portray Geôlier's introspection on his journey in the music industry, his resilience, and the challenges he has faced. He describes his growth as an artist and ruminates on authenticity, success, and his connection to his neighborhood.
Line by Line Meaning
Facciamo un po' di rap serio (ye, ya, yo)
Let's do some serious rap
(Yeah, ehi)
(Yeah, hey)
A duric' ann so' fissat, guard stuort ngopp o mezz
At twelve years old, I became fixated, looking crooked at myself
A undic' ann ra' Befan, loc vonn na Benell
At eleven years old, on Epiphany, they wanted a Benelli
Parl tropp e Emanuel, ma lor sann a Geolier
They talk too much about Emanuel, but they know me as Geolier
M'ata vni a sctà a matin sul pe' l'età che teng
I have come to realize this morning, I'm proud of the age I have
E vonn o rap e ij c'ho dong, o facc semp megl e lor
They want rap and I have it, I do it better than them
Chistu scem spenn e sord pecché o pat è nu dottor
This fool is deaf because the trap is a doctor
Ij speng e sord ca' m facc e papà nun fa o dottor
I shut up the deaf because I didn't want to be a doctor like my father
Ij crer a me e a cocc demon ca' ma fatt miglior
I believe in myself and in the demons I've faced, it made me better
Ij tras fort 'ndo local ca' famigl ca' m segue
I'm strong in the place where my family follows me
Primm senza nu bottin, 'ndo local nun trasev
First without a fuss, not crossing into their territory
Ngopp o cors, si passav, a chiù brutt se ne iev
On the race, if they overtake, they take the ugliest away
Mo' si pass è semp o stess, pecché e vec aret e vetr
Now if they pass, it's all the same, because the old ones are at the window
Chistu scem s'atteggiav, ij co mezz e iss a Smart
This fool acted up, I'm in a Smart half of the time
Mo' man teng l'aereo e iss ten semp a Smart
Now I have the airplane and he's always in a Smart
Agg vinciut rind a scen cu' ogni piezz che agg fatt
I've won on the scene with every piece I've done
Pecché si foss a partit, vincess ca' senza cart
Because if it were a competition, I would win even without a card
La la la la la
La la la la la
Loc, la la la la la
Location, la la la la la
Loc, la la la la la
Location, la la la la la
E guardij, la la la la la
And look at them, la la la la la
O pal allucc, la la la la la
Oh, fool, la la la la la
Ropp fumat, la la la la la
Smoke broke, la la la la la
O saj ca' facc, la la la la la
You know what I do, la la la la la
Tu si nu scem, la la la la la
You are a fool, la la la la la
(Ehi) chi parl tropp nun è buon e nun fa part 'ra famigl
(Hey) he who talks too much is not good and doesn't take part in the family
'Na person ca nun cagn, e vot nun a conuscimm
A person who doesn't bark, and we don't even know him
Chesta nennell ver e marc e pe' chest o sai se fiss
This real stubbornness is marked and for this you know if you stare
Ten o pat 31 ann, ma sta a 41 bis
I'm 31 years old, but I'm serving a 41-bis
Ij te vec nte serat, te stai ferm e po' fai o tip
I see you in the evening, you stand still and then you act tough
Ij m'abbusc 'na mesat, 'o juorn aropp tu fatic
I set up a table, while you work all day
E guaglion nun e tratt, e rend sul famos
And the children are not extorted, they make themselves famous
O primm juorn o saj ca' t'amo, o sicond nun è cos
On the first day you know I love you, on the second it's not the same
M'agg fatt tutt a scen cu nu piezz american
I made a whole scene with an American piece
E ropp tiemp, tutt quant girn a Secondiglian
And wasted time, everything revolves around Secondigliano
Mo 'tt quant so' cantant, lor e marc rind e piezz
Now that I'm a singer, they mark my pieces
Ce vonn e pall a fa nu piezz e a dicr chell che piens
They want balls to make a piece and to say what they think
Agg fatt o guagliunciell, ma fors n'ata capit
I made a little boy, but maybe another one happened
Ca ve iett appen vogl, senza aizà manc nu rit
That you just want to leave, without even lifting a finger
E fatt bell natu piezz ma a me o sai nun me colpit
And you made a beautiful piece but you know it didn't hit me
Ij so' cantant a maggior part, o riest so 'tt malavit
I'm a singer for the most part, the rest are all criminals
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Emanuele Palumbo, Jack McGuire Jordan
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