Terra Umana
Patrick Fiori Lyrics

The lyrics of Patrick Fiori's Terra Umana are a tribute to the island of Corsica, where the singer hails from. Terra nostra, terra umana translates to "our land, human land" and refers to the connection between the land and the people who inhabit it. The following line Nant'à lu to mare sì vicina è sì luntana quand'ella ti pare means "Near to your sea, so close and so far, whenever you want." This line expresses the nature of Corsica's relationship with the Mediterranean Sea, which surrounds the island and yet can feel both far away and very close at the same time.

The verse Da lu tempu più anzianu sott'à lu turchinu altare tù stai explores Corsica's deeply rooted history and culture. It means "From the oldest times, under the blue altar (referring to the sky), you are there." The singer goes on to say that his heart is that of a Corsican, and that he always longs for his island. The final verse Un ti stà cusì arcana stà à sente le preghere chì chjamanu lu veranu per la terra ch'è tù ere translates to "Don't stay so hidden, listen to the prayers that call for the summer and for the land that you are." This line implores Corsica to reveal itself and to embrace the season and the land that makes it what it is.