Squallor is a parodistic-demential band from Italy formed in 1971, consisti… Read Full Bio ↴Squallor is a parodistic-demential band from Italy formed in 1971, consisting of narrator Alfredo Cerruti (a powerful A&R man also known for his relationship with Mina), singer/songwriter Antonio Savio (d. 2004) and songwriters Daniele Pace (d. 1985) and Giancarlo Bigazzi.

With their 1973 debut album Troia they became an overnight sensation, improvising surreal stories over carefully-arranged orchestral pieces. The formula was repeated on their subsequent 13 albums (the most recent of which appeared in 1994), with an increasing amount of profanity in the lyrics and references to famous songs in the music. In the mid-Eighties they even made two cheap B-movies.

Non mi mordere il dito
Squallor Lyrics

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Non mi mordere il dito
Non mi macchiare il vestito
Ma non mi mordere il dito
La voglia ce l'ho

E non mi mordere il dito
Non mi macchiare il mio vestito
E non mi mordere il dito

La voglia ce l'ho

Uuuh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, yeh!
Yeh, ih, ih, ih!
Yah!
Uh, uh!
Rrrrrrrrr!
Uh, uh, uh, uh!
Uuuuuuuuu!

E non mi mordere il dito - ooi!
Non mi macchiare il vestito - bleah!
Ma non mi mordere il dito - ah!
La voglia ce l'ho

Non mi mordere il dito - iii!
Non mi macchiare il vestito - aaah!
Ma non mi mordere il dito
La voglia ce l'ho

Fffffft!

Uuuuuuh! Rrrrrr!
Uh, uh, uh, uh!
Auh, auh, auh, auh!
Ah, jammucenne!
Eh, eh, eh!
Nun cià facce 'cchiù!

E non mi mordere il dito
Non mi macchiare il vestito
E non mi mejeje ' nsomma cos'è il dito
La voglia ce l'ho

E non mi mordere il dito
Non mi macchiare il vestito

E non mi mordere il dito
La voglia ce l'ho

Overall Meaning

The song "Non mi mordere il dito" by Squallor is a fun and whimsical tune that emphasizes a desire for something while simultaneously seeking to avoid its negative consequences. The song repeats the lines "Non mi mordere il dito" (don't bite my finger) and "Non mi macchiare il vestito" (don't stain my clothes), implying a playful interaction between two individuals.

The lyrics can be interpreted as a metaphor for temptation and desire, with the biting of the finger representing giving in to a desire, while the desire to avoid staining the clothes symbolizes the desire to maintain a pristine reputation. The repeated phrase "La voglia ce l'ho" (I have the desire) underlines the singer's strong desire for whatever is tempting them while also highlighting the potential danger that comes with indulging in it.

The song's upbeat tempo and playful melody give it a light-hearted feel, making it an enjoyable listen. Overall, "Non mi mordere il dito" is a catchy and amusing song that explores the tension between temptation and restraint.

Line by Line Meaning

Non mi mordere il dito
Don't bite my finger

Non mi macchiare il vestito
Don't stain my clothes

Ma non mi mordere il dito
But I want you to bite my finger

La voglia ce l'ho
I have the desire

Uuuh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, yeh!
Various vocalizations

E non mi mordere il dito - ooi!
And don't bite my finger - ooi!

Non mi macchiare il vestito - bleah!
Don't stain my clothes - bleah!

Non mi mordere il dito - ah!
Don't bite my finger - ah!

La voglia ce l'ho
I have the desire

Auh, auh, auh, auh!
Various vocalizations

E non mi mejeje ' nsomma cos'è il dito
And don't put in my mouth, you know what the finger is