L'Agnello Di Dio
Francesco De Gregori Lyrics

Ecco l'agnello di Dio
Behold the lamb of God, the symbol of innocence and sacrifice.

Che toglie peccati del mondo
The lamb is said to wipe away the sins of the world.

Disse la ragazza slava
A Slavic girl attests to the presence of the lamb.

Venuta allo sprofondo
She arrived from the depths, perhaps spiritually lost or seeking guidance.

Disse la ragazza africana sul raccordo anulare
An African girl on the highway announces the arrival of the lamb.

Che viene a pascolare
The lamb comes to graze, to provide nourishment for others and himself.

E scende dall'automobile
The lamb gets out of the car to negotiate, to interact with the world.

All'uscita dalla scuola
The lamb appears at the school's exit, perhaps as a source of comfort or inspiration for students.

Ha gli occhi come due monete
The lamb's eyes resemble coins, suggesting a value or a temptation.

Il sorriso come una tagliola
The lamb's smile is like a trap, a potentially dangerous invitation.

Ti dice che cosa ti costa
The lamb tells you what you'll have to pay, what the consequences will be.

Ti dice che cosa ti piace
The lamb tells you what you like, or what you should like, exerting a subtle influence.

Prima ancora della tua risposta ti dà un segno di pace
Before you reply, the lamb offers you a sign of peace, perhaps of forgiveness or hope.

E intanto due poliziotti
Meanwhile, two police officers pretend not to see the lamb, possibly suggesting societal blindness.

Fanno finta di non vedere
The police officers pretend not to notice the lamb or its message.

Oh, aiutami a fare come si può
The artist requests help to do what they can, to navigate life's challenges.

Prenditi tutto quello che ho
They offer everything they have, acknowledging the limitations of material possessions.

Insegnami le cose che ancora non so, non so
They ask for teachings, for guidance, for enlightenment.

E dimmi quanto maschere avrai
They inquire about the number of masks the lamb wears, perhaps hinting at its complexity or duplicity.

E quanto maschere avrò
They wonder how many masks they themselves will wear, how much they will hide or reveal.

Vestito da soldato
The lamb is dressed as a soldier, suggesting it is fighting a battle, or is part of a larger battle.

Con le gambe fracassate
The lamb has broken legs, perhaps indicating vulnerability, suffering, or sacrifice.

Con il naso insanguinato
The lamb's nose is bloody, possibly due to physical violence or emotional turmoil.

Si nasconde dentro la terra
The lamb hides in the earth, perhaps seeking refuge or protection.

Tra le mani ha la testa di un uomo
The lamb holds the head of a man, suggesting violence or decapitation.

Venuto a chiedere perdono
The lamb has come to ask for forgiveness, perhaps acknowledging its own sin, or that of humanity.

Si ferma ad annusare il vento
The lamb pauses to sniff the wind, perhaps searching for clues or direction.

Ma nel vento sente odore di piombo
But in the wind, it smells lead, suggesting violence or death.

Percosso e benedetto
The lamb is both beaten and blessed, suggesting paradoxical treatment, or spiritual significance.

Ai piedi di una montagna
The lamb is at the foot of a mountain, perhaps symbolizing a challenging journey, a pilgrimage, or a testing ground.

Chiuso dentro una prigione
The lamb is in a prison, either physically or metaphorically, suggesting limitation, confinement, or punishment.

Braccato per la campagna
The lamb is chased through the countryside, perhaps hunted or pursued by those who do not understand or appreciate it.

Nascosto dentro a un treno
The lamb is hidden in a train, perhaps seeking refuge or transportation.

Legato sopra un altare
The lamb is tied to an altar, perhaps symbolizing sacrifice or devotion, or becoming a victim.

Ecco l'agnello che nessuno lo può salvare
Here's the lamb that no one can save, perhaps suggesting the inevitability of tragedy or death.

Perduto nel deserto
The lamb is lost in the desert, perhaps symbolizing spiritual or directional confusion, or abandonment.

Che nessuno lo può trovare
That no one can find, emphasizing the isolation and despair of the lamb.

Ecco l'agnello di Dio senza un posto dove andare
Here's the lamb of God with no place to go, emphasizing the lamb's homelessness, rootlessness, and vulnerability.

Ecco l'agnello di Dio senza niente da mangiare
Here's the lamb of God with nothing to eat, emphasizing the lamb's material need and lack of resources.

Ecco l'agnello di Dio senza un posto dove stare
Here's the lamb of God with no place to stay, emphasizing the lamb's lack of shelter or protection.

Regalami i trucchi che fai
They ask for the tricks the lamb performs, perhaps hinting at its magical or miraculous abilities.

Insegnami ad andare dovunque sarai, sarò
They ask to be taught to follow the lamb everywhere it goes, to be its disciple or follower.

Se mi riconoscerai
If you recognize me, implying that the lamb may have a personal connection or message for the singer.

Dovunque sarò
Wherever I'll be, indicating the artist's dedication or loyalty to the lamb.

Sarai
You will be, emphasizing the lamb's significance and perhaps divine nature.