VENT'ANNI Lyrics in English by Måneskin
Codardi is the Italian word for "cowards". It's a powerful and dramatic word that perfectly captures the rebellious spirit of this Måneskin anthem.
In the song, the band sings, "Dagli occhi di chi è puro siete soltanto codardi" (From the eyes of the pure, you are only cowards). They use this sharp insult to challenge those who value money over authenticity, defiantly separating themselves and their generation from a system they see as corrupt and fearful.
This song is a powerful letter from Måneskin's lead singer, Damiano, to his younger self and to anyone else who is twenty. It's all about the intense mix of fear and ambition you feel at that age. He admits he makes drama out of nothing, "non ti stupire se dal niente faccio drammi" (so don't be surprised if I make drama out of nothing), but it comes from a real place: the fear of his name disappearing among all the others. He feels the pressure to make a mark on the world, and fast.
The song lays out the huge choices you face when you're young: "Scegli amore o diamanti, demoni o santi" (Choose love or diamonds, demons or saints). You can either fight for your dreams or walk away and blame someone else. He pushes for authenticity and fighting for what you believe in, wanting to "spiegare cos'è il colore a chi vede bianco e nero" (explain what color is to those who see in black and white). It's a blunt, urgent message to stay true to yourself and run towards your goals, because even though you're only twenty, time is already flying.
