Tommy Riccio - Stanza 39 Site

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.

The song is told from the perspective of an inmate counting the years and months passing behind "these gates" ( aret'a 'sti cancelle ). Tommy Riccio - Stanza 39

2013 (Live performance recorded), 2014 (SoundCloud), 2015 (Official Video/The Best album), 2018 ( Neapolis album). Key Composers/Lyricists: Riccio and Rossi. Narrative and Lyric Analysis The lyrics paint a somber picture of the

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. Key Composers/Lyricists: Riccio and Rossi

The chorus ( Ritornello ) expresses a deep desire to dream of home—of a partner's kiss and seeing his children sleep—ending with the poignant phrase, "My heart, my life, I have returned to you".