Propaganda Lyrics in English by Fabri Fibra, Colapesce, Dimartino
Autostima means self-esteem, the way you value and feel about yourself.
In the song, the narrator loses il lavoro (his job) and even gets called by the wrong name, saying he therefore loses "autostima". It’s a powerful, psychology-related word that captures how political promises and everyday frustrations slowly erode his confidence, making it a memorable concept to learn in context.
This song is a sharp and funny look at how political propaganda works. Fabri Fibra introduces us to a character who feels like his life is a mess. He's got problems at work, his boss doesn't even know his name—"mi chiama riccardo ma sono fabrizio" (he calls me Riccardo but I'm Fabrizio)—and he's worried about everything from taxes to parking spots. He's looking for a hero, someone to fix everything so he can finally "vivere in pace" (live in peace).
And then, he finds one! A politician on TV seems to have all the answers. This leader is presented as the perfect solution: he's "onesto / In mezzo a tanti corrotti" (honest / among so many corrupt people) and promises to give our guy a job and peace of mind. The chorus is super sarcastic, celebrating "propaganda, propaganda" as "La risposta ad ogni tua domanda" (The answer to your every question). The song shows how easily people can fall for these big promises, especially when they feel desperate. But the final verse reveals the sad truth: years later, nothing has changed. The character is still unemployed, but he sees another politician on TV and thinks, "sicuro alle prossime lo voterò" (for sure I'll vote for him next time). It's a cycle that never ends.
