Assenzio translates to "absinthe," a potent alcoholic drink known for its hallucinogenic properties and its historical association with artists and bohemians.
In the song, J-AX uses absinthe as a metaphor for drinking away all the bad things in his life: "Si potesse cancellare tutto il male lo berrei come assenzio" (If I could erase all the evil, I would drink it like absinthe). It's a striking image that conveys a desire to purge negativity, making it a memorable and evocative word.
Assenzio is a cinematic rap journey where J-AX, Fedez, Stash and Levante pour their hearts into a single, neon-green glass. Over a moody beat they recount late-night confessions: chasing fame, losing themselves, praying for second chances and wishing they could gulp down all their mistakes the way you would knock back a shot of absinthe. Every verse is a snapshot of raw vulnerability—ambition outpacing talent, love hanging by a hospital tube, and success feeling hollow when the people you care about start slipping away.
The song flips between darkness and hope. On one side there is regret—missed calls from mom, a visit to grandma that never happened, silent screams locked behind clenched teeth. On the other side there is redemption—the realization that what really shines is not the spotlight but the people who stand beside you when the stage lights dim. The repeated wish to “cancellare tutto il male” turns absinthe into a symbol: bitter, intoxicating, and maybe the only way to dull the pain long enough to see the truth. "Assenzio" invites listeners to dance with their own demons, then walk away lighter than ash, glowing like diamonds against the night.