Calibro translates to "caliber" and refers to the internal diameter of a gun barrel or the diameter of a bullet. It's a word often associated with firearms and their power.
In this song, Lazza uses it metaphorically to assert his own strength and importance, stating that others "non sono del mio calibro" (are not of my caliber). He's essentially saying they aren't on his level, highlighting his confidence and dominance in the rap scene. This makes it an interesting and impactful word choice.
"Gigolò" is Lazza, Sfera Ebbasta and Capo Plaza pushing back on the idea that any of them could be bought. The title word means a man kept around by women for money, and the whole song is a denial of that label, even as it name-drops the luxury life that makes people assume it: designer jackets, watches, private cars, and women chasing them for photos.
Underneath the flexing, each rapper insists his success came from the music and the street, not from anyone paying his way. Lazza raps about his own record sales and his loyalty to real friends over "these poor ones" who fake solidarity. Capo Plaza closes it out talking about his own hustle and the women in his life on his own terms, not theirs.
It's a song about wealth and temptation sitting side by side with pride in having earned it independently.
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.