Scudo Lyrics (English Translation) – Tony Boy

Scudo (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
A brief, emotive call, setting a reflective mood.

[Verse 1]
This part shows someone trying to understand a relationship that feels distant and ghostly. The speaker goes through the other person’s words carefully, like they’re intangible, noticing gaps and silences. Nighttime imagery — streetlights, fog, smoke — gives a lonely, almost haunted feeling, like he’s moving through memories rather than reality. He reflects on people who talk a lot but don’t act, contrasting that with his own restless energy. Even if he feels small or sneaky, he’s always pushing himself, taking risks, and trying to rise again when he falls. The reference to a “lucky ticket” hints at hope or a chance at a fresh start, though he’s still searching for direction or clarity, wondering where the answers lie. Overall, it’s about navigating uncertainty and vulnerability while holding onto determination and the possibility of new beginnings.

[Pre-Chorus]
He’s questioning commitment and trust, asking if someone would risk everything if they were truly certain about their choices.

[Chorus]
Here, he feels a strong, almost supernatural connection with someone. Their presence weighs on him, making him tense and cautious, so he metaphorically raises a shield. He compares their energy to electricity and himself to water, suggesting they affect him powerfully and differently. Even though he protects himself, he shows vulnerability by leaving his pride behind, acknowledging the intensity of the relationship. The imagery suggests both attraction and caution, a push-and-pull between desire and self-preservation, as he tries to balance emotion and defense.

[Verse 2]
In this verse, he continues exploring confusion and uncertainty. He’s searching for clues about the other person’s intentions or feelings but can’t find them anywhere, not even on his phone. The imagery of the coffee shop and darkness creates a sense of wandering and questioning. Doubts creep in, and he copes with them in small, personal ways, like relying on familiar tools or habits. Memories of small shared moments, like smoking together or standing on stairs, mix with guilt over past mistakes and the times he caused or imagined doubts. There’s a sense of self-reflection, regret, and realization that some of his pain was manufactured, either by circumstance or his own mind, while he’s trying to process the relationship honestly. It’s about longing, introspection, and confronting the complexity of love and mistakes.

[Pre-Chorus]
He repeats the question, now emphasizing repeated reflection and hesitation. It shows a deeper need for assurance, probing whether the other person would truly commit and risk for the relationship if they were certain of their feelings.

[Chorus]
The chorus returns, reaffirming the intense, almost otherworldly impact of the other person on him. He continues to feel pressure and tension, keeping himself guarded with his metaphorical shield. Despite this, he shows vulnerability, leaving pride behind, and highlighting the struggle of being affected by someone so strongly while trying to maintain some control over his emotions. The imagery of electricity and water emphasizes their contrasting energies and the delicate balance between protection and openness in their connection.