Etna biography
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Having the distinction of releasing three albums under three different names but without changing their personnel, this quartet from Sicily includes the brothers Agostino and Antonio Marangolo (drums and keyboards, respectively), their cousin Carlo Pennisi on guitar, and Elio Volpini on bass and sax. Based in Rome, they played under the name FLEA ON THE HONEY and then FLEA, having released two good albums ("Flea on the Honey" in 1971 and "Topi o Uomini" in 1972) in the hard progressive rock vein. Following the release of "Topi o Uomini," bassist Elio Volpini left the band to join his keyboard-playing brother Enzi in L'UOVO DI COLOMBO. He was replaced in FLEA briefly by Fabio Pignatelli, who later left to join CHERRY FIVE and GOBLIN. FLEA then broke up for a short time.

In 1975 the original four members reunited and changed their name to ETNA. Their only eponymous album represents a major shift in musical style to Jazz Rock. The style emphasizes melodic jazz rock, similar to NOVA and IL BARICENTRO, as opposed to the lightning fast style of some of the Fusion bands of the day.

The group then broke up for the last time. Elio Volpini played with many musicians on stage and in the studio. Agostino Marangolo joined GOBLIN and was later involved in NEW PERIGEO and later in the new version of NAPOLI CENTRALE. Antonio Marangalo had a successful career as a session musician and released a solo album "Duo" in 1987. Carlo Pennisi played briefly in LIBRA, MEDITERRANEO, GOBLIN, and NEW PERIGEO. The Marangolo brothers and cousin Carlo Pennisi played together again on Agostino's 2001 solo album "Day By Day," which is supposed to be similar to WEATHER REPORT in style.

Drań
Etna Lyrics

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W swojej namiętności topisz mnie
Tracę wzrok gdy mówisz kocham cię
Pragnę zetrzeć cień twój z serca dna
La la la

To nie takie proste jednak jest
Zamknąć drzwi gdy ty chcesz przez nie wejść
Może jednak los nam szansę da

La la la

A ty mnie draniu okłamujesz cały czas
I swoim kłamstwem zakrywasz cały świat
Ty dobrze wiesz czego kobieta w życiu chce
Lecz twe bajery nigdy już nie złamią mnie

A ty mnie draniu okłamujesz cały czas
I swoim kłamstwem zakrywasz cały świat
Ty dobrze wiesz czego kobieta w życiu chce
Lecz twe bajery nigdy już nie złamią mnie

Daj mi kilka słów znów czaruj mnie
W naiwności pragnę spędzić dzień
Pozostała tylko taka gra
La la la

Mija już kolejny z tobą dzień
Jednak nie jest to już piękny sen
Tylko spłynie z twarzy jedna łza
La la la

A ty mnie draniu okłamujesz cały czas
I swoim kłamstwem zakrywasz cały świat
Ty dobrze wiesz czego kobieta w życiu chce
Lecz twe bajery nigdy już nie złamią mnie

A ty mnie draniu okłamujesz cały czas
I swoim kłamstwem zakrywasz cały świat
Ty dobrze wiesz czego kobieta w życiu chce
Lecz twe bajery nigdy już nie złamią mnie

A ty mnie draniu okłamujesz cały czas
I swoim kłamstwem zakrywasz cały świat

Ty dobrze wiesz czego kobieta w życiu chce
Lecz twe bajery nigdy już nie złamią mnie

Overall Meaning

The song "Drań" by Etna is an emotional track that talks about the ups and downs of a relationship. The first verse uses vivid imagery to describe the intensity of the love shared by the couple, and how the singer loses sight of everything else when their partner says "I love you." The chorus reveals the underlying conflict of the song - the singer is being constantly deceived by their partner, who covers up their lies with more lies. However, the singer is determined to not let their partner's tricks break them.

The second verse shows the singer's resolve to move on from their partner and start afresh. Despite the temptation of their partner's charm, the singer acknowledges that it's not easy to shut the door on them completely. The chorus repeats itself, reiterating the effect of the partner's lies on the singer. The last verse is about the singer's realisation that their relationship has gone stale and that it's time to move forward. While a part of them still wants their partner to "charm" them with their words, they know it's nothing but a game. With a teardrop, the song ends on a poignant note, signifying the pain and heartache the singer has gone through.

Line by Line Meaning

W swojej namiętności topisz mnie
You drown me in your passion

Tracę wzrok gdy mówisz kocham cię
I lose sight when you say I love you

Pragnę zetrzeć cień twój z serca dna
I want to erase your shadow from the depths of my heart

To nie takie proste jednak jest
However, it's not that simple

Zamknąć drzwi gdy ty chcesz przez nie wejść
To close the door when you want to come in

Może jednak los nam szansę da
Maybe fate will give us a chance

A ty mnie draniu okłamujesz cały czas
And you deceive me all the time, you scoundrel

I swoim kłamstwem zakrywasz cały świat
And with your lies, you cover the whole world

Ty dobrze wiesz czego kobieta w życiu chce
You know very well what a woman wants in life

Lecz twe bajery nigdy już nie złamią mnie
But your tricks will never break me

Daj mi kilka słów znów czaruj mnie
Give me a few words, charm me again

W naiwności pragnę spędzić dzień
In naivety, I want to spend the day

Pozostała tylko taka gra
Only such a game remains

Mija już kolejny z tobą dzień
Another day with you is passing

Jednak nie jest to już piękny sen
However, it's no longer a beautiful dream

Tylko spłynie z twarzy jedna łza
Only one tear will roll down my face