The use of local dialect is an integral part of Sud Sound System's music. Such a use is not a choice: you can choose to sing in English, considering it to be an appropriate language for music, but you can't choose something which is part of your character, part of your daily vocabulary. The local dialect is not the only linguistic expression used in Salento reggae, but it is however the most natural choice because it is part of the artists themselves.
In June 1991, the 12" "Fuecu/T'a sciuta bona" was released and its impact on the Italian music scene was certainly noticeable; this record, like few others in that period, had something new to say. It was a unique record for its musical freshness due to its use of the Salento dialect combined with reggae rhythms. It consequently met with great success.
1992 saw the release of two 12" records: one with the tracks "Reggae Internazionale" and "Punnu Ieu," the other with "Turcinieddhri" and "Chiappalu." These new tracks immediately became popular and were constantly requested at the numerous concerts which followed. A long series of appearances began with foreign exponents of the roots, reggae and raggamuffin scene: Macka B and Mad Professor, Little Owie, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Asher D, Chunny Rankin, Daddy Freddy, Thriller Jenna, Sweete Irie. In 1993 and 1994, various tours took S.S.S. to different European countries, including France, Germany, Switzerland and Britain.
In the first few months of 1994 they christened their label Ritmo Vitale (Vital Rhythm) with a production called Salento Showcase '94,a compilation CD comprising many of the singers who were constantly appearing on the Salento reggae scene at that time. The album was successful and brought along a certain consolidation of the reggae and raggamuffin movement in that region.
In 1995 and the first few months of 1996 Sud Sound System was absorbed by the intense production of the album "Comu na petra," a fine piece of work that uses the Salentine tambourine players to lay down the basis for the type of raggamuffin they are known for; a raggamuffin with a certain sting which has always been an important part of the nature of the group. The tracks which most feel that 'sting' are: "Afro ragga mtaranta jazz" and "Crisce."
"Comu na petra" was preceded by a compilation entitled "Tradizione" which complied the group's recordings during the 1991-1996 period. Both records were produced in conjunction with the newspaper "Il Manifesto."
Piano
Sud Sound System Lyrics
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Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, I whisper in your ear-
Chissà se ti sveglierai/If you feel cold i warm you/Chissà cosa sognerai/This night time i'll discover you/In fondo cosa c'è meglio di un sogno/Viviamo giorni che ne han bisogno/In questo mondo infelice/Il sogno è come una luce intorno/So don't believe in the nightmare/That's seems to be a dream/'cause thet's not what you need/oh no no no no.
Se c'è una cosa intra la vita ca nu tà scerrare mai/ete lu sognu ca alimenta la sai/la gioia te vivere te criscere e canuscere tutte ddrhe cose ca ne formanu a nui/comu a quai mo tutti e doi/brucia l'amore sempre te chiui/realizzamu stu sognu moi/comu intra stà storia quai...
This is how i feel about you must know honey, every touch i taste i feel it moves honey yes, i said the dreams i know you have my darling i never you think they don't neve understand7 that's why i tell you babe i have no fear/on creek and clumb i have to stay./In questa vita io e te/It's just the things the time she will say.
-Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano , mi avvicino nel tuo letto
Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, I whisper in your ear-
(Grazie a Daniela per questo testo)
The lyrics to Sud Sound System's song Piano are about taking things slowly and savoring life's moments, especially those spent with loved ones. The repetition of "piano" (Italian for "slowly") throughout the song emphasizes this sentiment, encouraging the listener to take their time and appreciate the present. The singer longs to be close to their lover and whispers in their ear, wondering what dreams they may have and offering to warm them if they feel cold. The lyrics suggest that dreams are important and necessary in a world that can be unhappy, and encourage the listener to hold onto them and not give in to nightmares. The song ultimately expresses the bond between the singer and their lover and the power of love to overcome fear.
Overall, Piano is a romantic and contemplative song with a focus on taking things slow and cherishing life's moments. The lyrics emphasize the importance of dreams and the role they can play in overcoming fear and unhappiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano , mi avvicino nel tuo letto
Slowly, quietly, I approach your bed
Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, I whisper in your ear-
Softly, tenderly, I whisper to you
Chissà se ti sveglierai/If you feel cold i warm you/Chissà cosa sognerai/This night time i'll discover you/In fondo cosa c'è meglio di un sogno/Viviamo giorni che ne han bisogno/In questo mondo infelice/Il sogno è come una luce intorno/So don't believe in the nightmare/That's seems to be a dream/'cause thet's not what you need/oh no no no no.
Who knows if you will wake up/If you're cold I'll warm you up/Who knows what you'll dream/This night, I'll explore you/At the bottom, what's better than a dream/We live in days that need it/In this unhappy world/The dream is like a light around/So don't believe in the nightmare/That seems like a dream, because it's not what you need
Se c'è una cosa intra la vita ca nu tà scerrare mai/ete lu sognu ca alimenta la sai/la gioia te vivere te criscere e canuscere tutte ddrhe cose ca ne formanu a nui/comu a quai mo tutti e doi/brucia l'amore sempre te chiui/realizzamu stu sognu moi/comu intra stà storia quai...
If there's one thing in life that you should never give up/is the dream that feeds you/to live, grow and know all the things that make us who we are/like in this story, both of us/let love always burn in you/we realize this dream of mine/as in this story here...
This is how i feel about you must know honey, every touch i taste i feel it moves honey yes, i said the dreams i know you have my darling i never you think they don't neve understand7 that's why i tell you babe i have no fear/on creek and clumb i have to stay./In questa vita io e te/It's just the things the time she will say.
This is how I feel about you, you must know honey/every touch, every taste, I feel it move, honey/Yes, I know the dreams you have, my darling/I never think that they don't, never understand/That's why I tell you, babe, I have no fear/I have to stay on creek and climb/In this life, you and me/It's just the things that time will say
Ma non cedere mai/A quegli incubi che/Sembrano sogni ma/Non son qello che vuoi/Tra poco lo scoprirò
But never give in/To those nightmares/That seem like dreams/But are not what you want/I'll find out soon
Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano , mi avvicino nel tuo letto
Slowly, quietly, I approach your bed
Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, Piano, I whisper in your ear-
Softly, tenderly, I whisper to you
Contributed by Bella T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Francesco Pasculli
Una dee canzoni più belle che conosco. Grandi sud.. w il sud❤️..
Salvatore Capasa
Good combination 🎵🎶🎶🎶💯♥️🎼
Ragga Meridional
grande combination ! grandi maestri da una parte all'altra dell'Oceano ;)
ggv84
bellissima song... peccato solo x la mancanza dei Morgan Heritage nel video... :(
skiaaa91
la amooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
FyahVibration 010
😍😍 💚💛❤ fantastica
Salentinainaina 88
3 parole.... io vi amo!
tina pica
questa canzone mi accompagna nei caldi pomeriggi!!!!!!!!!!e mi fa sognare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Elena Mazzini
Bellissima!!!
Nando Blasi
E' Barcellona! Indimenticabile ed indelebile Barcellona! <3