Bossoli translates to "casings" or "shell casings," the metal remains left behind after a bullet is fired. It's a gritty, striking word that instantly sets a dangerous, street level tone.
Shiva paints a stark image with it: "Vedi i bossoli a terra e nei miei boxer" ("You see the shells on the ground and in my boxers"), describing a world where violence and danger are simply part of everyday surroundings.
"Bossoli" is Shiva's portrait of the fast, dangerous glamour of street life in Milan. He raps about spent shell casings ("bossoli") scattered near his boxers, cash stuffed into designer bags, and jewelry piling up as proof he made it.
Under the bragging, the song turns more reflective. Shiva talks about losing friends along the way and learning that this lifestyle always comes with a price, especially for anyone who grew up in it too young.
The track (and the album it named) became one of Shiva's signature hits, capturing both the swagger of his rise and the toll it takes to stay on top.