Ketama is a slang term for ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic with hallucinogenic effects. It's a powerful and somewhat controversial word that immediately grabs attention.
In the context of the song, Salmo uses it to paint a raw and unfiltered picture of his youth, reflecting a period of experimentation and rebellion. The inclusion of such a specific and illicit substance makes the lyrics feel authentic and edgy, offering a glimpse into a less conventional side of Italian youth culture.
"La Prima Volta" (Italian for "The First Time") is Salmo looking back at growing up on the streets of Olbia. Each verse strings together a list of memorable firsts: the first rap rhyme he ever heard, his first crush, his first fight, the first funeral he ever saw, the first joint he rolled with friends on a wall.
The chorus turns those memories into a wish: he hopes every "first time" still ahead of him is worth more than oro nero, his phrase for something more precious than money. It is less about wealth and more about wanting each new milestone in life to feel as real as those early ones did.
The second verse returns to the same streets with older eyes: police chases, cold winters, and the same restless question of whether this moment might be the last one worth remembering. The song treats nostalgia as fuel rather than sadness, a reminder to keep chasing firsts that matter.