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.
Terre D'oru
I Muvrini Lyrics
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When the west wind moves
Upon the fields of Barley
Di u sole fieru
Ti ne scurderai
Caminendu in terre d'oru
So she took her love
Upon the fields of Barley
È d'una carezza
Si sò strinti à pena
Mezu à quelle terre d'oru
Will you stay with me
Will you be my love
Among the fields of Barley
Di u sole fieru
Ci ne scurderemu
Una notte in terre d'oru
See the west wind moves
Like a lover so
Upon the fields of Barley
Ci sarà l'amore
Nantu à e so labbre
Mezu à quelle terre d'oru
I never made promises lightly
And there have been some that I have broken
But I swear in the days still left
We'll walk in the fields of gold
We'll walk in the fields of gold
Many years have passed
Since those summer days
Among the fields of Barley
È issi zitellucci
Mentre u sole ciotta
Mezu à quelle terre d'oru
You'll remember me
When the west wind moves
Upon the fields of Barley
You can tell the sun
In his jealous sky
When we walked in fields of gold
D'una volta in terre d'oru
When we walked in the fields of gold ...
The lyrics of I Muvrini's song "Terre d'oru" are a beautiful story of love and memories. The singer is addressing their beloved and reminiscing about moments they shared together in the fields of barley, or "terre d'oru" in Corsican language. The singer asks if their lover will remember them when the west wind moves upon the fields, as they once walked together hand in hand in those golden lands under the scorching sun.
The singer remembers taking their love to gaze upon the fields, and with just a touch, they were inseparable, surrounded by the land of gold. The singer asks their beloved to stay with them and be their love in those fields, and they will spend a night together under the fading sun. The lyrics are filled with tender moments and desire, which is only emphasized by the sweet sound of the Corsican language that the song is sung in.
The song is a promise, a touchstone of love that the singer swears to keep. They may have broken some promises, but the singer is determined to walk with their lover through the fields of gold in the days to come. They recall those summer days of long ago when they were young, carefree, and the fields of barley stretched out for miles.
Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to nostalgia, love, and the precious memories that we hold close to our hearts forever. It evokes strong emotions and beautiful imagery in the listener's mind, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll remember me
Someone will remember the singer
When the west wind moves
During windy occasions
Upon the fields of Barley
In a place with considerable farmland
Di u sole fieru
Underneath the brash sun
Ti ne scurderai
You won't forget it
Caminendu in terre d'oru
Walking among fields of gold
So she took her love
She followed her love
For to gaze a while
To look for a moment
Upon the fields of Barley
In a place with considerable farmland
È d'una carezza
In an act of tenderness
Si sò strinti à pena
They barely hugged
Mezu à quelle terre d'oru
Among those golden fields
Will you stay with me
Asking someone to stay
Will you be my love
Asking someone to be their love
Among the fields of Barley
In a place with considerable farmland
Di u sole fieru
Underneath the brash sun
Ci ne scurderemu
We will not forget it
Una notte in terre d'oru
One night in those golden fields
See the west wind moves
Observing the west wind's movement
Like a lover so
Like a romantic partner
Upon the fields of Barley
In a place with considerable farmland
Ci sarà l'amore
There will be love
Nantu à e so labbre
On their lips
Mezu à quelle terre d'oru
Among those golden fields
I never made promises lightly
The singer doesn't make promises lightly
And there have been some that I have broken
But they have broken some promises
But I swear in the days still left
But they vow to do something in the remaining days
We'll walk in the fields of gold
They will walk in the golden fields
Many years have passed
A long time has passed
Since those summer days
Since those days in summer
Among the fields of Barley
In a place with considerable farmland
È issi zitellucci
And those young children
Mentre u sole ciotta
As the sun sets
Mezu à quelle terre d'oru
Among those golden fields
You'll remember me
Someone will remember the singer
When the west wind moves
During windy occasions
Upon the fields of Barley
In a place with considerable farmland
You can tell the sun
The sun will know
In his jealous sky
In the sky filled with envy
When we walked in fields of gold
When they walked in the golden fields
D'una volta in terre d'oru
Once upon a time in those golden fields
When we walked in the fields of gold ...
When they walked in the golden fields...
Contributed by Oliver A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.