Zio Lyrics (English Translation) – Tony Boy

Zio (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Tony Boy & Guè]
Here, the word “uncle” is used in different ways to describe close people in Tony Boy’s life. He talks about not needing to call one uncle because he feels his presence with him. One is actually his brother, and another isn’t related by blood but is still dangerous and loyal. Calling his brother “uncle” shows how deep their bond is—like real family, no matter what.

[Chorus: Tony Boy & Guè, Tony Boy, Guè]
Whenever Tony spends money or wins in life, people call him “uncle” as a kind of street respect. He talks about his flashy lifestyle—always driving new cars. His father, who keeps getting in and out of prison, is also part of this uncle network. He’s not afraid to send people after his haters, but in the end, he says most of them are just talk. Saying “uncle” here is like showing power and warning others to back off.

[Verse 1: Tony Boy]
Tony starts off by jokingly calling his girlfriend “uncle” by accident, showing how often he uses the word. He moves fast in relationships and life—flying on planes, driving SUVs, living large. He mentions a girl from Colombia and references drügs with the “igloo” line. Life feels crazy, and he’s still wearing her scent. He’s got cash he can’t even keep track of. While people struggle and stay silent, he lives with abundance. He brags about his fame—posters on the wall—and how people party hard around him, possibly with drügs. Despite the chaos, designer stuff like Céline makes him feel secure. He’s showing how messed up but powerful and rich his world is.

[Pre-Chorus: Tony Boy]
He repeats that he doesn’t need to call his uncle because they’re always present in his life. Whether it’s his actual brother or someone close enough to be family, they’re all part of his circle. Even those who aren’t blood-related but ride or die with him are considered uncles. The message is about loyalty and brotherhood that goes beyond just family ties.

[Chorus: Tony Boy & Guè, Tony Boy, Guè]
Again, he uses “uncle” as a sign of success and dominance. When he spends big or wins, people call him that out of respect. He’s always cruising in new cars, and his father’s life in and out of prison still impacts him. Enemies get dealt with, but most people run or talk big without action. The repetition of “uncle” keeps that street respect and tough image front and center.

[Verse 2: Guè]
Guè steps in showing off his bold lifestyle. He doesn’t care about spending money and hints at drug dealing with the “Albanian merchandise” line. He compares his wild life to a movie directed by Scorsese. He’s out in South Milan, weighing his product, possibly drügs. He mocks someone else’s moment of glory, saying it’s the “year of the kidnapping” sarcastically. He brags about being the boss and even jokes about s*x. The references to Rio and weapons add danger, and he casually flips between partying all night and making risky moves, like he’s used to it all.

[Chorus: Tony Boy & Guè, Tony Boy, Guè]
The chorus stays the same to reinforce the idea: being called “uncle” is about respect, power, and a flashy, fearless lifestyle. He drives new cars, his dad’s prison life keeps looping, and he takes care of anyone who tries to mess with him. But he also knows that most people are just pretending to be tough. It’s all talk, and when push comes to shove, they run.

[Post-Chorus: Guè]
This part repeats the same lines from earlier, once again showing how close Guè feels to his inner circle. His brother is like an uncle to him, and even people not related by blood are still trusted enough to be called family. It’s all about loyalty, toughness, and having people who would go to war for you, no matter what.

[Outro: Guè]
The outro wraps things up by repeating the key ideas—being called “uncle” when you win, hustle, or stand strong. He keeps the theme of luxury with new cars and power by sending enemies running. His father’s tough life stays in the background, showing a darker side of where he comes from. And again, most people don’t follow through on their threats. They talk big but back out when it counts.