Tagliatella Punk
Figli Di Madre Ignota Lyrics


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Senti già il profumo / le cinque del mattino
Spaghetti a colazione / pizza e mandolino
Il bel paese / è pieno di sorprese ma noi
Noi

Tifiamo tutti in coro / seduti su uno zero
Soubrette in parlamento / e sì al lavoro nero
La moda che fa i prezzi / Pompei che cade a pezzi ma noi
Mangiamo

Tagliatella punk, mortadella punk, mozzarella punk,
Italian junk, italian junk

Cinepanettoni / e scorie radioattive
Crisi di governo / e gossip delle dive
Soldi in carriarmati non ai terremotati ma noi...
Noi...

Fine della festa e testa nella sabbia
Gli occhi della rabbia / persi dentro alla nebbia
Ma rimane / la voce per gridare e noi...
Cantiamo...

Tagliatella punk, mortadella punk, mozzarella punk,
Italian junk, italian junk see less





Credits
From Bellydancer, released April 11, 2014

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Figli Di Madre Ignota's song "Tagliatella Punk" paint a vivid picture of Italian society and culture, both its good and its bad. The singer contrasts the luxurious and romanticized images of Italy-- spaghettis, pizza, mandolins, and beautiful surprises-- with the harsh realities that exist beneath the surface, such as corruption in government, the exploitation of labor, environmental or economic crises, and lack of support for those in need. The chorus, consisting of a list of Italian foods with the word "punk" added to the end of each, reinforces the juxtaposition of traditional, quaint imagery with a more modern, rebellious twist.


The song also touches on the collective frustrations that many Italians feel towards their government and social systems, as well as the desire for change and the hope that things will improve. The line "fine della festa e testa nella sabbia" (end of the party and head in the sand) suggests a feeling of disillusionment or defeat, yet the singer urges listeners to not give up and to use their voices to speak out against the issues they see around them.


Some possible interpretations of the song's message could be a critique of the superficiality or idealization of Italian culture, a commentary on the country's political and social issues, or a call to action to confront and challenge the issues at hand.


Line by Line Meaning

Senti già il profumo / le cinque del mattino
We are awake very early morning and enjoying the aroma of Italian cuisine.


Spaghetti a colazione / pizza e mandolino
We are having spaghetti for breakfast and enjoying traditional Italian music.


Il bel paese / è pieno di sorprese ma noi
The beautiful country is full of surprises, but we are not surprised.


Tifiamo tutti in coro / seduti su uno zero
We are all cheering together sitting on nothing.


Soubrette in parlamento / e sì al lavoro nero
Famous actresses are part of politics and unfortunately, black labor still exists in Italy.


La moda che fa i prezzi / Pompei che cade a pezzi ma noi
Fashion industry sets high prices while Pompeii is crumbling. But we are not affected.


Mangiamo / Tagliatella punk, mortadella punk, mozzarella punk, Italian junk, italian junk
We enjoy eating Italian food with unconventional flavors and also appreciate the cultural mix in Italy.


Cinepanettoni / e scorie radioattive
We acknowledge the low-quality Italian Christmas comedies and the radioactive waste issue.


Crisi di governo / e gossip delle dive
We are aware of the government crisis and celebrity gossip.


Soldi in carriarmati non ai terremotati ma noi...
We observe that government spending goes to military vehicles rather than earthquake victims.


Noi...
We are still here, unaffected by the issues around us.


Fine della festa e testa nella sabbia
The end of the party and we avoid facing reality.


Gli occhi della rabbia / persi dentro alla nebbia
We have anger in our eyes and confusion in our hearts.


Ma rimane / la voce per gridare e noi...
We may be lost, but we have a voice to express our thoughts and opinions.


Cantiamo... / Tagliatella punk, mortadella punk, mozzarella punk, Italian junk, italian junk
We sing and express ourselves while cherishing the diverse Italian culture.




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