I Muvrini was formed in the early 1980s by the brothers Jean-Francois Bernardini and Alain Bernardini who were born in the village of Tagliu-Isulacciu in the north of Corsica. They are named after a type of wild sheep which live in the mountains of Corsica.
The Bernardini brothers were introduced to traditional Corsican music at an early age by their father, Ghjuliu, who was a well known poet and singer. They recorded their first single with their father in collaboration with the group Canta u Populu Corsu. Ghjuliu Bernardini died in December 1977 and I Muvrini's first album, I Muvrini ... ti ringrazianu, which was released in 1979, was dedicated to their father's memory.
In 2000, I Muvrini joined up with Sting to record the their most famous song, "Terre d'Oru" (English: Fields of Gold).
Throughout their career they have promoted the Corsican language and culture.
Gioia
I Muvrini Lyrics
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Quelle vechje lune di i tempi fà
D'un passatu mortu chì face cascà
Ne faremu un ortu chi ci ingrandarà
Di piu bella trova
Piu bella prova
Una gioia nova
Una gioia nova
Una gioia avà
A i to figlioli chì li voli dì
S'è lu ùn hè issa forza d'una vita quì
A i to figlioli chì li voli dà
S'è lu ùn sò maglioli di felicità
Di piu bella trova
Piu bella prova
Un cì ne sarà
Una gioia nova
Una gioia nova
Una gioia avà...
The opening lines of I Muvrini's song Gioia speak to the notion that time brings about change. The distant wind carries the memories of the past, as represented by the old moons. This is followed by the declaration that instead of allowing the weight of a dead past to drag us down, we must turn it into a garden that will make us greater. The song then turns to address the children, asking whether this strength from within will be passed down to them, as well as whether they will give or receive happiness in their own lives. The chorus expresses the hope that with each new and beautiful discovery, or with each accomplishment, a new joy will be found.
In essence, the song conveys the message that we must take what we have been given, both the joys and the pains, and make the most out of them. Instead of lamenting over what could have been or what has been lost, we must look towards the future with hope and the belief that with hard work, dedication, and a willingness to learn from the past, we can create a better tomorrow. The song is a testament to the power of optimism, perseverance, and the importance of passing these qualities down to future generations.
Line by Line Meaning
U ventu luntanu e si purtarà
The distant wind will carry away
Quelle vechje lune di i tempi fà
Those old moons of times gone by
D'un passatu mortu chì face cascà
From a dead past that causes falls
Ne faremu un ortu chi ci ingrandarà
We will make a garden that will enlarge us
Di piu bella trova
The most beautiful find
Piu bella prova
The most beautiful proof
Un cì ne sarà
We will get there
Una gioia nova
A new joy
Una gioia nova
A new joy
Una gioia avà
A joy now
A i to figlioli chì li voli dì
To your children to whom you want to say
S'è lu ùn hè issa forza d'una vita quì
If they do not have this strength of life here
A i to figlioli chì li voli dà
To your children to whom you want to give
S'è lu ùn sò maglioli di felicità
If they are not tools of happiness
Di piu bella trova
The most beautiful find
Piu bella prova
The most beautiful proof
Un cì ne sarà
We will get there
Una gioia nova
A new joy
Una gioia nova
A new joy
Una gioia avà
A joy now
Contributed by Brooklyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.