In "Falsità & Cortesia," which translates to "Falseness & Courtesy," Italian rapper Salmo delivers a powerful critique of the music industry and the critics who judge him. He challenges anyone who thinks they know him, asking, "What do you know about me?" He accuses them of being hypocrites who are only interested in his money while claiming that his success is killing his art, or "poetry." Salmo turns this idea on its head, suggesting their obsession with wealth will be their own downfall.
Throughout the song, Salmo paints a picture of his identity as an artist who has achieved fame but hasn't forgotten his roots. He describes himself walking a "red carpet" with "mud on his shoes," a perfect image of someone who feels like an outsider even in the world of success. He declares his unstoppable drive and confidence, comparing himself to a free-spirited "gypsy." Ultimately, he sees the world around him, especially his nation, as defined by a toxic mix of "falseness and courtesy"—a polite surface hiding a fake reality.