Venezuela
Persiana Jones Lyrics

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Vivo lontano da te confinato
vivo lontano non esiste l'amor
la mia terra da anni ho lasciato,
quando ci penso è tristezza e dolor
storie passate presenti e future,
storia che lasciano l'amaro nel cuor
storie vissute sulla mia pelle,
guardo la notte e cadon le stelle

lontano da te a cercar la fortuna
non è unavita fatta per me
gente distratta e indifferente
pensano ad altro non certo a me
preso di colpo dallo sconforto,
cerco lavoro vicino al porto
voglio tornare a casa mia
trovo un'imbarco da clandestino,
non è una nave ma un grande casino
risse botte accoltellamenti,
senti soltanto 1000 lamenti
l'altoparlante fa tutti tacere

il capitano ha un comunicato
"e' per me un gran dispiacere ma ci hanno affondato"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Persiana Jones's song Venezuela tell the story of a person who is living far away from their loved ones, confined due to the circumstances of their life. The person expresses feelings of sadness and pain while reminiscing about their past, present, and future. They have left their native land long ago in search of a better life and fortune, but unfortunately, they haven't found what they were looking for.

The person feels disconnected from the distracted and indifferent people around them who are not concerned about him. He becomes overwhelmed with disappointment and seeks work near the port so that he can return to his homeland. However, he ends up finding an illegal route back, which turns out to be a horrific experience. Onboard the ship, there are fights and stabbings, and people cry out in despair. Then suddenly, the captain's announcement sends shivers down everyone's spine as he shares the shocking news that their ship has sunk.

The song Venezuela is a poignant representation of the struggles and challenges faced by immigrants who leave their homes in search of better opportunities. The lyrics give voice to the emotional turmoil that individuals experience while they are separated from their loved ones and the difficulties they encounter along the way. It conveys the message that life in a foreign land is not always easy and that the journey can be dangerous and fraught with obstacles.

Line by Line Meaning

Vivo lontano da te confinato
I live far away from you, stuck and restricted

vivo lontano non esiste l'amor
Living far away, love does not exist

la mia terra da anni ho lasciato,
I left my homeland years ago

quando ci penso è tristezza e dolor
When I think about it, it brings sadness and pain

storie passate presenti e future,
Stories from the past, present, and future

storia che lasciano l'amaro nel cuor
Stories that leave a bitter taste in my heart

storie vissute sulla mia pelle,
Stories experienced on my own skin

guardo la notte e cadon le stelle
I watch the night as the stars fall

lontano da te a cercar la fortuna
Far away from you, looking for fortune

non è unavita fatta per me
This is not a life made for me

gente distratta e indifferente
Distracted and indifferent people