Farmacista means 'pharmacist'. It's an interesting word choice in the context of this song, as it's not typically associated with the themes of partying and street life.
Sfera Ebbasta uses it to highlight his role within his community, stating, "Senza laurea, fra, sono il farmacista del blocco" (Without a degree, bro, I'm the pharmacist of the block). This line suggests he provides something essential or perhaps even illicit to his crew, playing on the idea of dispensing substances, but in a street context rather than a medical one. It's a clever twist on a common profession.
Get ready to dive into a world painted entirely purple! In "No Champagne," Italian artist Sfera Ebbasta describes a party scene that's all about his specific lifestyle and crew. The most important image in the song is the color purple, or viola in Italian. He repeats the line "Finché vedo tutto viola" ("Until I see everything purple"), creating a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere. This isn't just a random color; he tells us it's the color of what he smokes and what he pours, suggesting a state of mind where "si scioglie ogni cosa" ("everything melts") and his head "vola" ("flies").
The song's title, "No Champagne," is a bold statement. Sfera Ebbasta rejects traditional symbols of wealth like Moët champagne. Instead, he and his "squadra" (squad) prefer "Maka," a reference to a codeine-based cough syrup often mixed into a purple drink. He even calls himself the "farmacista del blocco" ("pharmacist of the block") without a degree. This isn't just a party song; it's an anthem about loyalty to his crew and choosing his own version of luxury over mainstream trends.