“In Italia” is a rap-rock postcard that flips back and forth like a sped-up slideshow of the Bel Paese. Fabri Fibra’s verses race through sunny beaches, historic monuments and homemade pasta, only to crash into crooked business deals, hospital horror stories and drive-by neighbors. Gianna Nannini’s haunting hook floats above it all, reminding us that “there are things nobody will tell you”—and that you are “born and die here”. The result is a thrilling clash of pride and disillusionment, where football trophies and Renaissance art share the same stage with mafiosi and missing jobs.
At its core, the song paints Italy as the land of mezze verità—half-truths. It celebrates the warmth, passion and cultural riches that draw tourists, while exposing the darker realities locals face every day. By piling up contradictions at breakneck speed, Fibra challenges listeners to look past the picture-perfect postcard, question easy stereotypes and decide whether to stay, flee or fight for change in a country that can break your heart and make you fall in love at the exact same time.