OPERE D’ARTE Lyrics (English Translation) – Simba La Rue

OPERE D’ARTE Lyrics (English Translation) by Simba La Rue is a new italian song by Simba La Rue, released on Simba La Rue’s official YouTube channel. The track is written by Simba La Rue, F.T. Kings, and Tyrak, and produced by F.T. Kings and Tyrak, delivering a raw and emotionally charged street anthem. While not tied to a specific album, OPERE D’ARTE stands out for its gritty realism and poetic juxtaposition of pain and beauty, set against a backdrop of urban struggle and survival.

The lyrics of OPERE D’ARTE paint a bleak yet vivid picture of street life, marked by crime, incarceration, and trauma, all contrasted with moments of artistic or aesthetic transcendence—like the symbolic “opere d’arte nella sala.” Simba La Rue delves into his psychological and emotional turmoil, reflecting on personal losses, mental instability, and a longing for escape or meaning. The song carries a mood of unease and introspection, balanced by aggressive imagery and a sharp critique of social conditions.

OPERE D’ARTE Details

OPERE D’ARTE (English Translation) Lyrics

[Intro]
F.T.
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah

[Chorus]
“Free Esco” above the murals, poverty like in Zimbabwe
I spend the summer in jail, but in the meantime my bill is rising
Works of art in the hall, I’m n-n-not healthy
This trip is a little strange, I’m getting a little sick

[Verse]
I’m feeling a little sick without using substances
I talk in a strange way like Antonio Cassano
Even on the street I was cashing in, I-I-I got fat
NPT, I made my deal, only people with balls
In the city center I’m armed, only Louis V in my closet
I hang around with criminals, who are you to judge me?
All of them criminals, it’s fashion, what can you do?
You’re not in Tony’s movie, you’re not Antonio Montana
Premeditated murder, come take a walk in Calo
Bodies of dead children on the lake shore (Pow, pow, pow)
I started out as a lookout, now a thousand and first the lookouts
From penitentiary to Ferrari it’s a matter of moments
Please, give me a moment, I feel uncomfortable
I have nothing to do with these people, I have to stay away from them
Fast as a cheetah, there’s sese, let’s do cardio
Forward like Icardi, the .9 in Calvin

[Pre-Chorus]
Ah, .9 in Calvin, Francesco hanged himself
We found him hanging in his cell inside his bathroom
Nobody remembers him because he’s a tin junkie (Uah, uah, uah, uah)
I ovulate inside my belly, works of art in the hall (Hall)

[Chorus]
“Free Esco” above the murals, poverty like in Zimbabwe (Ah)
I spend the summer in jail, but in the meantime my bill is rising (Uah, uah, uah, uah, uah)
Works of art in the hall, I’m n-n-not healthy (Uah, uah, uah, uah)
This trip is a little strange (Uah), it’s getting a little bad

[Outro]
(Uah, uah, uah, uah)
Uah
F.T.

OPERE D’ARTE Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The introduction opens with the producer tag “F.T.” and a repetitive vocalization that sets a disoriented, almost psychedelic tone. This subtle yet haunting buildup hints at the emotional instability and confusion that permeates the track.

[Ritornello]
Simba La Rue begins the refrain by referencing “Free Esco,” a nod to a likely incarcerated friend, sprayed onto murals as a public sign of loyalty. The comparison of poverty to conditions in Zimbabwe intensifies the song’s commentary on deprivation. Despite spending the summer behind bars, Simba notes his bank account is growing—highlighting a paradox where material gain continues despite personal loss. The presence of “opere d’arte” (works of art) in his home juxtaposes the grime of his reality with a pursuit of refinement or beauty, all while acknowledging his deteriorating mental state and a surreal, spiraling journey.

[Strofa]
In the main verse, Simba confronts his internal collapse, expressing emotional decline without drugs, and comparing his erratic speech to that of footballer Antonio Cassano. He speaks of his past hustling and present lifestyle filled with violence, luxury, and loyalty to those with “palle” (guts). He challenges societal judgment, describing crime as a societal norm, while rejecting cinematic portrayals like Scarface. He narrates the brutal realities of life, from corpses by the lake to his own transformation from a lookout to someone driving Ferraris. There’s a plea for space, discomfort with his surroundings, and a comparison to a cheetah—fast, predatory, and always moving, with violence symbolized by a hidden gun.

[Pre-Ritornello]
This haunting section recalls a tragedy—Francesco’s suicide in prison. His death, and the fact he’s forgotten because he was a “tossico di stagna” (cheap drug addict), underscores the dehumanizing effects of marginalization. The phrase “ovulo dentro la mia pancia” could symbolize smuggling or a metaphor for carrying trauma. The mention of artwork again contrasts suffering with aesthetic imagery, reinforcing the duality of horror and beauty in Simba’s world.

[Ritornello]
The chorus repeats, anchoring the track with its central themes: incarceration, growing wealth, psychological instability, and the strange, dark journey that Simba navigates. The refrain’s repetition amplifies the sense of being trapped in a cycle of chaos and disorientation.

[Outro]
The outro closes with eerie vocalizations and a repetition of the producer tag “F.T.,” bookending the track with a lingering sense of distortion and unresolved emotion. It emphasizes the cyclical and haunting nature of Simba La Rue’s experiences.

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