SOGNO AMERICANO Lyrics in English by Artie 5ive

Tourbillon is a French word that refers to a specific, complex mechanism in high-end mechanical watches, designed to counteract the effects of gravity on accuracy. It's a very rare and sophisticated term, especially in a rap song.

In the lyrics, Artie 5ive says, "Dal G-Shock passo al tourbillon," indicating a significant upgrade from a common, durable watch (G-Shock) to a luxurious, expensive timepiece. This word perfectly encapsulates the theme of his newfound wealth and elevated status, making it a unique and enticing choice.

The title sounds like ambition and turns out to be a shopping list. Artie 5ive's hook runs through four countries in four lines: "Mi parla inglese, io vesto italiano" (She speaks English to me, I dress Italian), "Guido una tedesca, sogno americano" (I drive a German car, an American dream), "Bacia alla francese, fumo è giamaicano" (She French kisses, the weed is Jamaican). The American dream, here, is a car brand sitting between a German engine and Jamaican smoke. That joke is the song.

The verses keep swapping one object for a costlier one. "Stavo col culo sopra quella Panda" (I had my backside on that Panda) becomes "Ora passo al Bentley, ora passo al Wraith" (Now I move up to the Bentley, now to the Wraith), and the watch takes the same route: "Dal G-Shock passo al tourbillon, dal cassetto alla safe" (From the G-Shock I move to the tourbillon, from the drawer to the safe). He brags about owning more than he can use, "A casa ho due macchine, non posso guidarle" (At home I have two cars, I can't drive them). The only request he turns down is the one with no price on it: "Quando mi metterai un anello al dito?", baby, sei matta? ("When will you put a ring on my finger?", baby, are you crazy?).