Klan is Mahmood’s cinematic ode to the rush of finding an accomplice in love. From the first line he pairs romance with crime, hinting that both can feel thrilling yet dangerous: “Love, like crime, doesn’t pay.” Throughout the song he paints night-time scenes filled with getaway vans, flaming AKs and whispered Spanish te quiero. These images are not literal shootouts but vivid metaphors for two outsiders who stick together, break rules and dodge judgmental eyes. When Mahmood repeats “In due siamo un klan” (Together we are a clan), he celebrates a private tribe of two: united, loyal and untouchable when darkness falls.
The chorus pulses like neon streetlights, showing how their bond turns midnight into daylight, fear into adrenaline. Mahmood also nods to his own mixed heritage and youthful memories—gypsy sparks, Egyptian sphinxes, scooters roaring through suburbs—to remind us that identity can be fluid and rebellious. By the end, the message is clear: you do not need tattoos or initiation rites to join this clan, only the courage to love fiercely and stand shoulder to shoulder when the world comes for you.
Mahmood (born Alessandro Mahmoud on September 12, 1992, in Milan, Italy) is a celebrated Italian singer and songwriter known for blending pop, R&B, and hip hop influences. Rising to fame through the sixth season of the Italian X Factor, Mahmood quickly made his mark by winning the prestigious Sanremo Music Festival twice — first in 2019 with the hit "Soldi" and again in 2022 alongside Blanco with "Brividi".
His success at Sanremo allowed him to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest twice, achieving second place in 2019 and sixth place as the host entry in 2022. Mahmood’s music is distinguished by its emotional depth and multicultural roots, stemming from his Egyptian and Sardinian heritage. With three acclaimed studio albums — Gioventù bruciata, Ghettolimpo, and Nei letti degli altri — he has become one of Italy’s most streamed contemporary artists, captivating audiences both nationally and internationally.