Alkistis Protopsalti (Άλκηστις Πρωτοψάλτη) was born October 18, 1958 in Ale… Read Full Bio ↴Alkistis Protopsalti (Άλκηστις Πρωτοψάλτη) was born October 18, 1958 in Alexandria, Egypt of Greek parents. Alkistis began a remarkable singing career in Greece in 1975 and is considered one of the top female voices. Her passion when singing and her contact with the audience placed her among the most beloved artists in Greece.

Corsica
Alkistis Protopsalti Lyrics

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In un scornu di lu mondu
Ci hè un lucucciu tenerezza
Ind'u mio core, maestosu
Imbalsama di purezza
Ghjuvellu di maraviglie
Ùn ne circate sumiglie
Ùn truverete la para
Ghjè ùnica, sola è cara

Còrsica

Face sempre tant'inviglia
Ssu scogliu ciottu in mare
Tesoru chì spampilla
Sacru cume un altare
Calma, dolce cum'agnella
Generosa è accugliente
Si rivolta è si ribella
S'omu disprezza a so ghjente

Còrsica

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alkistis Protopsalti's song "Corsica" express a deep love for the island of Corsica. The first two lines describe Corsica as a place of tenderness and purity that fills the singer's heart with majesty. The following lines describe Corsica as a jewel of wonders that cannot be matched by any other place in the world. The singer claims that Corsica is unique, alone and dear to her.

The second stanza begins with the words "Corsica, always fascinating." The singer mentions a rocky cliff that stands in the sea like a treasure that sparkles, sputtering. She describes Corsica as calm and sweet, welcoming and hospitable like a lamb. But in the next line, she interprets Corsica as a land that can also rebel and resist if necessary. The last line suggests the singer's disappointment with the behavior of some men towards their own people.

Overall, the lyrics of "Corsica" celebrate the island's natural beauty, cultural uniqueness, and people's warmth and generosity. The song represents a love letter to Corsica.

Line by Line Meaning

In un scornu di lu mondu
In a corner of the world

Ci hè un lucucciu tenerezza
There is a spark of tenderness

Ind'u mio core, maestosu
In my majestic heart

Imbalsama di purezza
It embalms with purity

Ghjuvellu di maraviglie
A jewel of wonders

Ùn ne circate sumiglie
There is no comparison

Ùn truverete la para
You will not find its equal

Ghjè ùnica, sola è cara
It is unique, alone and dear

Còrsica
Corsica

Face sempre tant'inviglia
It always captivates so much

Ssu scogliu ciottu in mare
The rocky shore in the sea