Discover the story of the song > I Am the Mob – Catatonia

The song is about a person who identifies as part of the mafia ("the mob"). The protagonist talks about how they are willing to use violence when necessary ("gonna bust some balls") and how they have no problem getting rid of people who cross them ("Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes"). The lyrics also suggest that the protagonist has a romantic partner but their relationship is not a major focus of the song.