Autostima means self-esteem, the way you value and feel about yourself.
In the song, the narrator loses il lavoro (his job) and even gets called by the wrong name, saying he therefore loses "autostima". It’s a powerful, psychology-related word that captures how political promises and everyday frustrations slowly erode his confidence, making it a memorable concept to learn in context.
This song is a sharp and funny look at how political propaganda works. Fabri Fibra introduces us to a character who feels like his life is a mess. He's got problems at work, his boss doesn't even know his name—"mi chiama riccardo ma sono fabrizio" (he calls me Riccardo but I'm Fabrizio)—and he's worried about everything from taxes to parking spots. He's looking for a hero, someone to fix everything so he can finally "vivere in pace" (live in peace).
And then, he finds one! A politician on TV seems to have all the answers. This leader is presented as the perfect solution: he's "onesto / In mezzo a tanti corrotti" (honest / among so many corrupt people) and promises to give our guy a job and peace of mind. The chorus is super sarcastic, celebrating "propaganda, propaganda" as "La risposta ad ogni tua domanda" (The answer to your every question). The song shows how easily people can fall for these big promises, especially when they feel desperate. But the final verse reveals the sad truth: years later, nothing has changed. The character is still unemployed, but he sees another politician on TV and thinks, "sicuro alle prossime lo voterò" (for sure I'll vote for him next time). It's a cycle that never ends.
Fabri Fibra, born Fabrizio Tarducci in 1976 in Senigallia, Italy, is one of the most influential voices in Italian rap. He started out in the underground scene in the 1990s, teaming up with DJ Lato in the duo Uomini di Mare before launching his own label, Teste Mobili Records, in 2000.
He went solo in 2002 with the album Turbe giovanili, but it was 2004's Mr. Simpatia that truly put him on the map and led to a major deal with Universal two years later. His breakthrough into the mainstream came with Controcultura in 2010, a double-platinum record built on hit singles like "Vip in Trip" and "Tranne Te." Guerra e Pace followed in 2013 and shot straight to number one.
Known for his sharp, outspoken lyrics, Fabri Fibra built his reputation as a "conscious rapper," tackling social and political issues alongside stories from his own life. With more than 2.3 million certified sales, he remains one of the defining figures of Italian hip hop.