Tommy Riccio - Stanza 39 Here

The song is told from the perspective of an inmate counting the years and months passing behind "these gates" ( aret'a 'sti cancelle ).

The lyrics paint a somber picture of the routine inside, mentioning the early morning sun replacing the stars and sharing coffee and cigarettes with fellow inmates ( cumpagnielle mieje ) to pass the time. Tommy Riccio - Stanza 39

A central theme is the longing for family. The narrator writes letters to those waiting at home and dreams of holding his partner and children again. The song is told from the perspective of