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bastarda — bastard / wretched

Bastarda literally means "bastard" (female). However, in Italian slang, it's often used as an adjective to describe something as

In "Mi Riempi Di Chiamate," which translates to "You Fill Me Up With Calls," Italian artist Capo Plaza paints a vivid picture of a life caught between love, fame, and a difficult past. The song dives into a turbulent relationship filled with late-night phone calls, arguments, and a sense of conflict where he admits, "Between me and you, baby, it's a fight." He wrestles with his new life, wondering if his problems are caused by fame or if his home country, Italy, is no longer the right place for him. The lyrics create a feeling of being trapped in a long, difficult night, where paranoia rises and he feels overwhelmed, confessing, "This night is a bastard."

Throughout the track, Capo Plaza reflects on his journey from a rough childhood, where he "saw crap already when I was a kid," to his current success. He contrasts having a "villa and a pool" with no longer having a "smile." This creates a powerful theme of sacrifice and the emotional cost of success. The song is a raw look at the struggles that come with fame, the pain of a complicated romance, and the feeling that life can love you one moment and hate you the next.

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