La mia razza
Mia Martini Lyrics

These lyrics are from the song "La mia razza" by Mia Martini. The title translates to "My race" in English. Mia Martini, whose real name was Domenica Bertè, was an Italian singer and songwriter known for her emotional and powerful performances. In this song, she talks about her own people, her race. She sees them on the streets, in their colourful rags tied on their shoulders and heads. They wear different kinds of rags, some for mourning and some for celebration. Her people get married everywhere, but they have no spouses. They are her race, without any wisdom, who live and die of curiosity. They are like a caress on sadness, difficult, imperfect, and she sees herself as being more imperfect than them. Her race does not change, and she would not change them.

The lyrics suggest that Mia Martini has deep love and empathy for her people, despite their misunderstood nature. She believes that they are unique and special in their own way, with their distinctive ragged appearance, colorful dress code and characteristic behaviors. Her race is the source of her inspiration and the reason for her artistry. They fill her soul with their struggles, their energy, and their uninhibited way of living their lives. However, she also acknowledges that her race can be fragile and unpredictable, as they lose their breath and direction in life, both on the main roads and on the way to their homes. They seem to have difficulty grasping reality and fall short in their imaginations. Yet, Mia Martini accepts them for who they are, and believes that they are worth celebrating.