Estinguo comes from the verb estinguere, meaning 'to extinguish' or 'to die out'. It's a strong and somewhat dramatic word that isn't used in everyday conversation, making it memorable.
In the context of the song, Capo Plaza sings, "Lotto oppure qua mi estinguo" (I fight or here I die out). This line powerfully conveys a sense of desperation and the high stakes of his struggle, suggesting that failure means not just defeat, but complete disappearance or irrelevance. It's a vivid metaphor for the fight for survival and success.
In "Dimmi Tu," which means "You Tell Me," Capo Plaza paints a picture of a life filled with urgency and uncertainty. He reflects on his journey, speeding down the highway with only memories of his beautiful coastal city and the "lost people" he's known. The song has a powerful sense of living for the moment, as if every night is the last. This isn't just for fun; it's a fight for survival where he feels he must either "take it all" or "go extinct."
The chorus is a repeated, anxious question: "E che sarà di me? E che sarà di noi?" (And what will become of me? And what will become of us?). He sees life as fleeting, something that "only gives a taste" before it's gone. Faced with this uncertainty, he turns to someone, pleading, "Baby, dimmi tu" (Baby, you tell me), searching for answers that he can't find on his own.