apnea da un po’. Lyrics – Rkomi

apnea da un po’. Lyrics by Rkomi is a new italian song by Rkomi. The song is released on Rkomi’s official YouTube channel, written by Rkomi, Nicola Di Fonzo, and Robert Ner, and produced by Robert Ner. Offering listeners an introspective and emotional experience, the track blends poetic imagery with urban realism, inviting reflection on memory, regret, and personal growth. While no album is currently specified, the song carries Rkomi’s signature style of narrative depth and lyrical vulnerability.

The song centers around emotional suffocation, self-reflection, and the internal struggle to find peace in a chaotic, fast-paced world—particularly within the urban landscape of Milan. Through snapshots of childhood, heartbreak, and existential questioning, Rkomi delivers a deeply personal and raw narrative. The metaphor of “apnea”—the inability to breathe freely—serves as a powerful symbol for the emotional pressure and detachment he feels. With nostalgic memories and reflections on his present life, the song captures a journey through inner turmoil, missed chances, and the lingering hope of clarity.

apnea da un po’. Details

Song	apnea da un po’.
Artists	Rkomi
Written By	Rkomi, Nicola Di Fonzo & Robert Ner
Produced By	Robert Ner
Label	Rkomi
Language	Italian
Released Date	Apr 24, 2025

apnea da un po’. Lyrics

[Strofa 1]
La guardi mai la luna nel deserto
O pensi a sopravvivere di notte fuori al freddo
Io che con gli anni non mi sento più lo stesso
Ora che la mia casa è grande se sto solo il vuoto è immenso
Hai visto solo un’altra faccia e pensi sia cambiato
Eppure la stessa medaglia, vedi, stesso status
Le volte che ho perso, che ho ricominciato
Per ogni passo falso fatto, ho un sasso nello zaino
Questa festa fa schifo, ho perso il sorriso, fuochi d’artificio
Vorrei essere lì senza l’equilibrio
A un passo da te

[Ritornello]
Se sbaglio, vado punto a capo
A lei le ho detto tutto e adesso punto e a capo
Bambino, tieni alto il capo, cambierei tutto questo, grida forte e chiaro
Mi chiedo ora se ne è valsa la pena, mi chiedo ora se ne è valsa la pena
Apnea da un po’
Milano mi fa respirare appena, Milano mi fa respirare appena
Apnea da un po’

[Strofa 2]
Che cosa cerchi di bello, in quei palazzi di vetro
Ragazzini che in metro si fanno forza a vicenda
Due canestri, un campetto, l’ora della merenda
Essere grandi in un attimo, un taglio e perdi la testa
La prima cotta, il primo amore, il primo derby allo stadio
Erba bruciata dentro un campo di grano
In otto in casa come se la stessimo occupando
Come se ce ne stessimo occupando noi
La verità è che non ho più gli stessi sbatti di prima
Tornassi indietro farei tutto quello che ho fatto prima
Noi non avevamo sogni, solo restare in vita
Fare fuoco, Guernica, fare foto, respira

[Ritornello]
Se sbaglio, vado punto a capo
A lei le ho detto tutto e adesso punto e a capo
Bambino, tieni alto il capo, cambierei tutto questo, grida forte e chiaro
Mi chiedo ora se ne è valsa la pena, mi chiedo ora se ne è valsa la pena
Apnea da un po’
Milano mi fa respirare appena, Milano mi fa respirare appena
Apnea da un po’

[Bridge]
Sulla pelle, nelle mie parole
Come sempre, cammini su un filo di voce
Le quattro di notte, non vola una mosca, le ali le ho perse per strada
Cercavi risposte, io cercavo un senso per ogni domanda sbagliata

[Ritornello]
Se sbaglio, vado punto a capo
A lei le ho detto tutto e adesso punto e a capo
Bambino, tieni alto il capo, cambierei tutto questo, grida forte e chiaro
Mi chiedo ora se ne è valsa la pena, mi chiedo ora se ne è valsa la pena
Apnea da un po’
Milano mi fa respirare appena, Milano mi fa respirare appena
Apnea da un po’

[Outro]
(Apnea da un po’, apnea da un po’, apnea da un po’)
(Apnea da un po’, apnea da un po’, apnea da un po’)
Milano mi fa respirare appena, Milano mi fa respirare appena
Apnea da un po’

apnea da un po’. Lyrics Meaning

[Strofa 1]
Rkomi opens with contemplative imagery, contrasting the silence of the desert moon with the harshness of urban survival. He expresses how time and experience have changed him, and even success can feel empty when solitude sets in. The sense of disconnection intensifies as he reflects on how others see only a surface-level change, failing to understand the internal weight he carries. Each failure and restart leaves a metaphorical burden—rocks in his backpack—while even moments of celebration feel hollow. The longing to be emotionally present, to reconnect without losing balance, becomes the heart of this section.

[Ritornello]
The chorus captures the cyclical nature of Rkomi’s self-examination. He speaks of starting over after mistakes, confessing everything to someone important, only to return to square one. There’s a direct address to a younger version of himself or to a child, urging strength and pride in a world that seems overwhelming. Milan, his hometown, becomes a metaphor for suffocation, symbolizing both physical and emotional constraint. The repeated phrase “apnea da un po’” underscores his ongoing struggle to breathe freely, both literally and metaphorically.

[Strofa 2]
This verse dives into memories of youth and growing up in tough, constrained environments. Rkomi questions the value found in modern materialism, like glass towers, and contrasts them with memories of childhood resilience and innocence—sharing strength on public transit, playing on basketball courts, and experiencing first loves. His past is marked by over-crowded homes and grassroots survival, not dreams but survival instincts. Despite the challenges, he wouldn’t undo anything. The mention of Guernica—a symbol of destruction and protest—ties his emotional fire to a broader sense of rebellion and need for self-expression.

[Bridge]
Here, Rkomi transitions into a more poetic and ethereal tone. He reflects on how his experiences are etched into his words and skin. The image of walking a tightrope of voice at 4 a.m. paints a picture of vulnerability and isolation. He speaks to the disconnect in relationships—where others seek answers, while he merely searches for meaning in confusion. The bridge adds a philosophical layer to the song’s emotional journey, deepening the sense of disorientation and loss.

[Ritornello]
The chorus returns, reinforcing the emotional weight of earlier reflections. Each repetition adds urgency to his questions of worth—was everything he went through worth it? His tone is both resigned and pleading, searching for peace in a life that constantly pulls him back into suffocating cycles. The repeated imagery of Milan and breathlessness reflects how environment and inner state are intertwined.

[Outro]
In the outro, the refrain “apnea da un po’” becomes a haunting echo, a mantra of emotional fatigue. Rkomi’s repetition intensifies the lingering sense of being trapped within his own city and mind. The city that raised him now stifles him, and the final repetition leaves listeners suspended in that unresolved breath.

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