Omertà
El Domingo Lyrics
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Na carogna grida e mori
Chista leggi dura e amara
A I′ infami spacca o cori
Nuddu vitti o sapi nenti
Cu vole a Dio mi prega i Santi
O culpévoli o innucenti
Ognunu faci lu mircanti
Omertá, omertá
Chista e leggi i societá
Leggi chi non perduna
A cu faci infamitá
L' omertá e cumandamentu
Esti leggi saggia e giusta
Cu prestau lu giuramentu
Lu sgarrari assai ci custa
Occhiu tengu ma nun viu
Sugnu surdu e puru mutu
Sacciu i reguli di Diu
Ma restu sempri nu tambutu
Omertá, omertá
Chista e leggi i societá
Leggi chi non perduna
A cu faci infamitá
Sultu mutuor pu sugnu
A I′onorata ci appartegnu
Societa che 'nta nu pugnu
Ci cumanda tuttu u regnu
E I'omu chi parra assai
Si trova sempri ′nta li guai
Chi e surdu orbu e taci
Campa pi cent′ anni in paci
Omertá, omertá
Chista e leggi i societá
Leggi chi non perduna
A cu faci infamitá
Omertá, omertá
Chista e leggi i societá
Leggi chi non perduna
A cu faci infamitá
The lyrics to El Domingo's "Omertá" speak of a code of silence that is often associated with the Italian Mafia. The opening lines, "As the lupara sings/ A body screams and dies/ This law is hard and bitter/ It tears the hearts of the infamous," depict a violent scene that is emblematic of the Mafia's brutality. The rest of the song describes how individuals take an oath of silence, or "omertá," when they join the organization. This code of silence is seen as wise and just, but also requires members to pay a high cost if they break it.
The Mafia is often associated with secrecy, loyalty, and violence, and these themes are all present in the lyrics of "Omertá". The song paints a picture of a society that is ruled by the Mafia, and where the code of silence is enforced strictly. The lyrics suggest that the law of the Mafia is stronger than any other law and that those who break it will face harsh consequences. Despite this, the song also seems to suggest that silence is not always the best policy, as it can lead to individuals becoming isolated and alone.
Overall, "Omertá" is a vivid depiction of the Mafia's code of silence and the impact it has on members and society at large. The song suggests that this code of silence is both a necessary evil and a tragic burden.
Line by Line Meaning
Mentri canta la lupara
While the shotgun is singing
Na carogna grida e mori
A carrion screams and dies
Chista leggi dura e amara
This cruel and bitter law
A I′ infami spacca o cori
To the infamous, it breaks their hearts
Nuddu vitti o sapi nenti
Nobody saw or knows anything
Cu vole a Dio mi prega i Santi
Whoever desires from God, prays to the Saints
O culpévoli o innucenti
Whether guilty or innocent
Ognunu faci lu mircanti
Everyone does the merchant
Omertá, omertá
Silence, silence
Chista e leggi i societá
These are the laws of society
Leggi chi non perduna
Laws that do not forgive
A cu faci infamitá
To those who bring shame
L' omertá e cumandamentu
The silence is the command
Esti leggi saggia e giusta
These laws are wise and just
Cu prestau lu giuramentu
Who took the vow
Lu sgarrari assai ci custa
Breaking it costs a lot
Occhiu tengu ma nun viu
I have eyes, but I don't see
Sugnu surdu e puru mutu
I'm deaf and also mute
Sacciu i reguli di Diu
I know God's commandments
Ma restu sempri nu tambutu
But I always stay silent
Sultu mutuor pu sugnu
I am alone and I know it
A I′onorata ci appartegnu
I belong to the honorable
Societa che 'nta nu pugnu
In a society of fight
Ci cumanda tuttu u regnu
Everything is commanded in there
E I'omu chi parra assai
And the man who talks too much
Si trova sempri ′nta li guai
Always finds himself in trouble
Chi e surdu orbu e taci
Who is deaf, blind, and silent
Campa pi cent′ anni in paci
Lives peacefully for a hundred years
Writer(s): Demetrio Siclari
Contributed by Wyatt Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@OAguiaObservador
Bellas palavras, Bravoo👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@Jefferson2able
Precisa fazer mais vídeo do canto di mala vita.
@ArdenghiEdu
Amico, fique esperto, logo lançarei mais...
@paulorogantip.g2007
Concordo
@teunishage
amor
@teunishage
Andy says, our only chance as soon as the mob behaves herself better then the politicians
@tiagodeangelo7
Uma que eu gostaria de ver a tradução é "U carcere e sianu " de Toto Marino.
@robertmounts5204
I just Hope and Pray that My Mother and Father,,,are not Dissapointed For how I turned out to Be How I am now,,,,,,,
@teunishage
i concreto
@immortalme166
Is there any English lyrics for this song?