Instagram Lyrics in English Ernia
Abbindola comes from the verb abbindolare, which means to trick, deceive, or con someone. It's a less common, more evocative word than simple verbs for 'to trick'.
In the song, Ernia uses it to describe how an app
In his song "Instagram," Italian rapper Ernia delivers a sharp critique of modern life in the age of social media. He describes a world where experiences are only considered valid if they are shared online. As he says, he wouldn't go to a museum or even take someone out to dinner if he couldn't "pubblico su Instagram" (post it on Instagram). The song paints a picture of a superficial society where people adopt identities, like being vegan, just for their social media profiles, and where even art has been reduced to selfies taken for likes.
Ernia contrasts this online world, which he calls "Disneyland," with a much harsher reality. He mourns the loss of genuine human connection, remembering a time of hanging out on benches instead of staying home "orizzontali come vermi" (horizontal like worms), staring at screens. The song points out a sad irony: we are more connected than ever, with endless contacts, yet we no longer look each other in the eye. It's a powerful look at how the digital world can leave us feeling more isolated than ever, trapped like "pesci nella rete" (fish in the net).
