IvanBi, with lyrics by Ivan Bigi, Mirko Palilla, and Victor Trasbo, and composition involving them plus Marco Filippone, Okrim, and PRODCETUS, delivers a tense narrative of street ambition in Catania. The voice is direct, focusing on survival and illicit gains.
Released: June 20, 2025
G&V
Ivanbi
G&V Meaning & Lyrics (Ivanbi)
IvanBi shifts from cheap drinks to Moët, showing a change in status. The lyrics state that actions follow a code of ‘family and honor’, using a strategy of silence for protection.
Gin & VodkaGin & Vodka.
Versati Nei BicchieriPoured into the glasses.
Risse Nei ClubFights in the clubs,
Tra Facce Da NumeriAmong faces that are just numbers.
Catania Di NotteCatania at night,
È Una Tela BiancaIs a blank canvas.
Chi Tiene Il PennelloWhoever holds the brush,
Tinge La StanzaPaints the room.
Imbianchino Come Frank SheranA painter like Frank Sheeran,
Scorsese L’ha ScrittoScorsese wrote it,
Ma Qui Si Fa VeroBut here it’s real,
Sì Firmi Col SangueYes, you sign it in blood.
Non Cambi SentieroYou don’t change your path,
Tempo Di MoetIt’s time for Moet,
E Non Più Di SanteroAnd no more ‘Santero’ (cheap wine).
Sei Una Pussy Tu Non Sei Un CavalloYou’re a p#ssy, you’re not a ‘horse’ (a tough guy).
Non Mi Fido Canti Come Un GalloI don’t trust you, you sing like a rooster (snitching).
A Me Interessa Dr#ga Soldi SballoI only care about dr#gs, money, and getting high.
Ho Un Nuovo HobbyI’ve got a new hobby,
Zio Ora CantoMan, now I’m singing.
Mix Di Talento E BusinessA mix of talent and business.
La Voglio Bella Soda Che Fa FitnessI want her firm, a girl who does fitness.
Magari Che Sa Usare La 38Maybe one who knows how to use a .38.
Se La Musica Non Va Facciamo Un ColpoIf the music doesn’t work out, we’ll pull a heist.
Porsche Targa Alla Zio Con I Soldi Della TrapA Porsche Targa like a boss with trap money.
Veniamo Dalle Zone Dove C’è SiccitàWe come from zones where there’s a drought.
Una Pianta Essiccata Ci Fa Bere ChampagneA dried plant makes us drink champagne.
Questo Fumo Ci Consola Dalla Tenera EtàThis smoke has comforted us since we were young.
Tre ScimmieThree monkeys.
Siamo Cechi Sordi E MutiWe’re blind, deaf, and mute.
Niente Fama Solo MoneyNo fame, just money.
Non Mi Gaso Per I LikeI don’t get hyped for likes,
Io Mi Gaso Per Le RosseI get hyped for the ‘reds’ (referring to Ferraris).
800 CavalliniEight hundred horses,
Dentro Il Tronco Del MotoreInside the engine block.
Ivan Bi Non Ha AmoreIvanBi has no love,
Senza Emotions Senza CuoreNo emotions, no heart.
Niente Aiuto Niente ErroreNo help, no mistakes,
Solo Famiglia E OnoreOnly family and honor.
Usciamo Facciam RumoreWe’re going out, we’re making noise,
Con La MusicaWith the music.
Ma Se Mi Rompi Il C#zzo Ti Va Bene Se Finisci Una ClinicaBut if you break my b#lls, you’re lucky if you end up in a clinic.
Loro Piana Saint Laurent Gucci E FendiLoro Piana, Saint Laurent, Gucci, and Fendi.
Da Vestiti Bucati A Robba TrendyFrom clothes with holes to trendy gear.
Vuitton Fitta BeneVuitton fits well.
Anche A Le Facce Da QuartiereEven on faces from the hood.
Cristian Mi Tiene Sempre FrescoCristian always keeps me looking fresh.
Ciuffo Graffiato Piace Al EscortThe textured quiff is a hit with escorts.
Ora Ogni Passo Rischio Come Un MovimentoNow every step I take is a risk, like a movement.
Se Va Come La Dr#ga Allora Niente FallimentoIf it moves like dr#gs, then there’s no failure.
Ipnosi Dal Sud Arrivano Gli InvestimentiHypnosis from the South, the investments are rolling in.
Nonna Pensa Che Mi Sono DichiaratoGrandma thinks I’ve made my declaration.
Tanta Carta E Troppi CambiamentiSo much paper and too many changes.
Ma Stessi Valori E Stessi InsegnamentiBut the same values and the same teachings.
G&V Music Video
The lyrics translation of G&V by IvanBi reveals a core message of loyalty and financial ambition over fame. Street life in Catania drives this narrative of survival and honor.