“The Garden of the Sin” is the place where the human tragedy is exalted to give vent to an ephemeral art which wants to relieve human pain. The human being lives the conflict between life and the mistery of life , but he can never defeat it. “The Garden of the Sin” is surrounded with images of spirit and fairies that have nothing to do with the cristian vision of Hell, purgatory and heaven. It is the place of desolation, of doubts and vices, of anxiety and of ephemeral pleasures; but above all “The Garden of the Sin” is the place of the human being’s loss. There AGGHIASTRU, who can be compared to Virgilio, Dante’s guide, leads the visitor by the hand through the Garden which is dominated by the enigmatic face with three legs, the so called “TRINACRIA” (an ancient symbol of Sicily), through the dark paths of the INCHIUVATU reign, searching of the tragic truth which is contained in him work.
Whoa.
Cu Sangu a L'occhi
Inchiuvatu Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Chiuri l'occhi in un mumentu
E unnai cchiuni dispiaciri
Ni lu regnu do signuri tuttu è bonu e binirittu
Tu la cruci a strascinari cu duviri e cu rispettu
Cruci di lignu cruci di ferru crui a puttari ni stu 'nfernu
Cu sangu a l'occhi tu a ddirari
Cu mi misi ni stu munnu nun pinsau a lu me
Duluri
Figghiu beddu di la matri chi ti runa tantu amuri
Comu un ciuri 'nta la rasta oramai tagghiati aiu li peri
Cu lu suli chi t'abbrucia aspittannu chi poi mori
Cu sangu a l'occhi
In this song, Inchiuvatu talks about the pain and suffering that people go through in their lives. The opening lines translate to "Beware, the wolves are ready to pounce, close your eyes in a moment and all your troubles will disappear. In the kingdom of the Lord everything is good and right, you carry the cross with respect and devotion." The idea here is that no matter how hard things may get, there is always comfort in the knowledge that everything is part of God's plan, and we must bear it with grace and humility.
The next few lines of the song refer to the different types of crosses that Christians carry - made of wood or iron - and the idea that the pain of this life is akin to being stuck in hell. The singer calls out with "Blood in the eyes, I declare, take away my sorrows, I want to die." This is a cry for release from the burdens of the world, and a desire for the peace that comes with death.
The song takes a turn in the later verses, where Inchiuvatu talks about the pain that he has personally experienced in his life. He compares himself to a beautiful flower that has been cut down, and talks about the burning sun that keeps him waiting for death. The repeated chorus of "Cu sangu a l'occhi" (with blood in the eyes) is a poignant reminder of the intensity of pain that people can experience in their lives.
Overall, this song is a powerful meditation on the suffering that we all experience in our lives, and the comfort that we can find in our faith. It speaks to the pain of losing loved ones, and the desire to be released from the struggles of everyday life. Inchiuvatu's lyrics are raw and emotional, and they connect with listeners on a deep level.
Line by Line Meaning
Annaccura chi li riauli sunnu pronti pi jucari
Be careful because the wolves are ready to play
Chiuri l'occhi in un mumentu
Close your eyes in a moment
E unnai cchiuni dispiaciri
And you will have no more regrets
Ni lu regnu do signuri tuttu è bonu e binirittu
In the kingdom of the Lord, everything is good and just
Tu la cruci a strascinari cu duviri e cu rispettu
Carry the cross with determination and respect
Cruci di lignu cruci di ferru crui a puttari ni stu 'nfernu
Wooden crosses, iron crosses, who are they sending to this hell?
Cu sangu a l'occhi tu a ddirari
With blood in your eyes you say
Levami i chiova vogghiu muriri
Take away my tears, I want to die
Cu mi misi ni stu munnu nun pinsau a lu me
When I came into this world, I didn't think of myself
Duluri
Pain
Figghiu beddu di la matri chi ti runa tantu amuri
Beautiful son of a mother who gives you so much love
Comu un ciuri 'nta la rasta oramai tagghiati aiu li peri
Like a flower on the side of the road, now withered away
Cu lu suli chi t'abbrucia aspittannu chi poi mori
With the sun burning you, waiting for you to die
Cu sangu a l'occhi
With blood in your eyes
Contributed by Elizabeth H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.