ON FIRE Lyrics – Salmo

ON FIRE lyrics by Salmo is a new italian song by Salmo, released on April 28, 2025, through the official SalmoOfficial YouTube channel. The track is written by Salmo, Low Kidd & El Verano, produced by the same trio, and is featured on the album RANCH, offering listeners an intense and unapologetically raw experience rooted in street realism and lyrical bravado.

The song explores themes of social frustration, personal struggle, and spiritual unrest, with Salmo using powerful imagery and streetwise metaphors to comment on modern existence. Through aggressive lyricism and unfiltered commentary, he reflects on mental imprisonment, disillusionment with societal norms, and the duality between performance and authenticity. Each section builds a narrative of a man burning from the inside—fueled by anger, memory, and resistance to conformity—ultimately painting a picture of rebellion both personal and cultural.

ON FIRE Details

ON FIRE Lyrics

[Intro]
Mhm, ave Maria
Oh, grr
Mob
Oh, oh, oh, yeah, oh

[Strofa 1]
Io non flexo sulla Benzo (Pah)
Vivo in derapata, controsterzo (Uh, uh)
Hanno ucciso il rap, no, non scherzo
Non abbiamo colpe, fratelli Innocenzo
Uppercut, t’arriva un destro sulle reni che ti fa una TAC
Sei già pieno di problemi e manco c’hai l’età
Pensavi i film fossero veri, adesso tocca fare i conti con il “ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta”
“Pah-pah-pah”, avevi ragione
Siamo attori inconsapevoli di come
La realtà supera sempre la finzione
Recitiamo per salvarci la vita o per farci un nome
Ah? Punto alla vena da recidere
La penna mia per scrivere ha il grilletto sensibile (Pah)
È una recita di strada così orribile
Non conta se hai talento, conta quanto sei credibile

[Ritornello 1]
Ave Maria piena di rabbia (Uoh)
Piega le sbarre, apri la gabbia (Ah)
E fatemi uscire, sono il cane che abbaia
Questa notte è luna piena e siamo (On fire)

[Strofa 2]
Trasmetto diretto dal rancho, diretto, poi gancio
Voglio sangue sulla carne, bro, bife de ancho (Ah)
Giuro quando smetto ti chiamo
Sono ancora qui tipo “Noi non ce ne andiamo”
L’ho fatta grossa come Diddy, la situa è cripty
Stupro questo beat di Kidd tipo l’Italia dal PD
Fanno a gara a chi è più bello, Hello Kitty
Non ci resta che pregare, bro, quindi

[Ritornello 2]
Ave Maria piena di rabbia (Uoh)
Ho i sensi di colpa e un colpo di grazia
Dammi la forza e una penna che taglia
Questa notte è luna piena e siamo (On fire)

[Bridge]
Non è la canzone a farti stare male
Ma quello che fa ricordare
Certa gente vive con la moglie e il cane
Ma chi dei due c’ha il collare? Ah
Famiglia, lavoro, i figli, la casa
Le tasse, le rate, la fede cristiana
Il calcio, la coca, una vita ordinaria
Prigione mentale, cultura italiana

[Ritornello 3]
Ehi, ave Maria piena di rabbia
Prega per me, ho un chilo di ganja
Sto guardando l’alba dall’ultima spiaggia
È di nuovo giorno e sono (On fire)

[Outro]
People lie constantly (On fire)
Every day by not saying something that they think
Or saying something that they don’t think
Or showing something that they don’t feel, or
Kinda of give the appereance of feeling something that they don’t
Don’t actually, I said that, didn’t I?
Yeah, but that’s not acting
Yes, it is

ON FIRE Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The introduction sets a moody, almost sacred tone with the invocation of “Ave Maria,” immediately clashing with the raw street elements that follow. This juxtaposition hints at the theme of inner conflict—between faith and fury, between holiness and harsh reality—serving as a powerful prelude to the emotional turbulence that follows.

[Strofa 1]
Salmo begins with a rejection of superficial flexing, emphasizing authenticity over materialism. He criticizes the perceived death of real rap and alludes to societal violence and disillusionment, portraying young people burdened by adult problems. Using cinematic metaphors, he illustrates how harsh realities replace naive dreams. His pen is described as a weapon, and credibility—rather than talent—is portrayed as the true currency of the streets.

[Ritornello 1]
The chorus intensifies the emotional tension by invoking a prayer filled with rage. Salmo asks for deliverance from his metaphorical cage, comparing himself to a barking dog yearning for release. The imagery of a full moon and being “on fire” evokes uncontrollable energy and inner turmoil, reinforcing the central motif of spiritual and societal combustion.

[Strofa 2]
Broadcasting from his symbolic “rancho,” Salmo adopts a combative tone, blending rural imagery with street grit. He uses dark humor and cultural references—like mocking the superficiality of public figures and critiquing politics—to highlight social decay. His message is clear: amidst the chaos, he’s still standing, unfiltered and relentless.

[Ritornello 2]
This chorus adds layers of guilt and vulnerability. Salmo pleads for strength and creative power through divine intervention, once again framing his lyrical journey as both confessional and cathartic. The fire metaphor returns, now charged with desperation and creative urgency.

[Bridge]
Here, Salmo delivers a cutting reflection on modern life, where appearances replace authenticity. He critiques the illusion of domestic happiness and calls out the psychological traps of societal expectations. Religion, consumerism, addiction, and blind routine are painted as chains in an invisible prison that defines “Italian culture.”

[Ritornello 3]
In the final chorus, Salmo blends spirituality and rebellion. The prayer continues, now laced with references to drugs and existential dread. Watching the sunrise from “the last beach” suggests a sense of finality or rebirth—either a breaking point or a new beginning—while the fire within him still rages.

[Outro]
The outro shifts to an English spoken-word piece, questioning the boundaries between performance and reality. It criticizes the daily lies people tell through false expressions, silence, or insincerity. The segment challenges the very concept of identity, bringing the song full circle: is survival just another act in an unending performance?

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CONTA SU DI ME Salmo

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