Picture cruising in a midnight cabriolet while the rear-view mirror fills with shards of yesterday — that’s the mood Lazza paints in “CENERE.” The Italian hitmaker turns chart-topping glory on its head, confessing that trophies mean little when love is crumbling. He grapples with the fear of no longer recognizing his partner, begging to be swept away “come cenere” (like ash) so the pain can finally scatter in the wind.
Beneath the sleek pop beat lies a tug-of-war between blazing passion and icy detachment. One moment she is his Venus, glowing brighter than the sun; the next, they are hurling “pieces of glass” that cut deeper than any lyric. Lazza’s raw honesty about anxiety, ego, and the chokehold of silence turns the song into a cinematic break-up scene: headlights, darkness, and two souls dancing alone. By the final chorus, he hints at a rebirth rising from the ashes, but only if both are willing to burn away the lies first.
Lazza is a dynamic Italian singer and rapper known for blending hip hop and house music with a unique style. He rose to national fame with his hit single "Cenere," released in February 2023 as part of the re-issue of his acclaimed album Sirio.
The track, produced by Dardust and co-written with Davide Petrella, secured Lazza second place at the prestigious Sanremo Music Festival 2023, one of Italy's most important musical events. "Cenere" topped the Italian charts and earned platinum certification, cementing Lazza's place as a prominent figure in Italy's contemporary music scene.