Alfio Antico and Go Dugong present Corvo from the album La Macchia. The song features traditional Sicilian vocals and raw percussive rhythm. Lyricists Alfio Antico and Giulio Fonseca compose this folkloric piece about authenticity.
Released: April 11, 2025
Corvo
Alfio Antico | Go Dugong • From “La Macchia”
Corvo Lyrics Translation (from “La Macchia”)
Alfio Antico sings about the crow’s beautiful true nature, contrasting it with someone who lacks identity. He writes that he bought someone for fine gold, only to discover they were cheap and false copper.
Si Viri Un Corvo SalutameloIf you see a crow, say hello for me.
Caru Corvu Ca Nun Si CorvoDear crow who isn’t really a crow,
E Mancu Na Favola Di Un Nuovo Parlantiand not even a story about a new teller.
U Corvu E Bellu Nni La So Vera Virita Di Essiri Corvu Mentri Tu NoThe crow’s beautiful in its true nature of being a crow, while you aren’t.
E Fai Danni Nna Stu CampuYou’re causing damage in this field.
Si Viri Un Corvo SalutameluIf you see a crow, say hello for me.
U Corvu E Bellu Mentri TuThe crow’s beautiful, while you,
Vulissiti Essiri Cchiu Belluonly wish you were more beautiful.
E Sai Di Nun EssiriAnd you know you aren’t,
Zoccu Ca Tu Vulissiti Essiriwhat you really want to be.
Pirchi Sai Ca Nun Si Chiddu Ca SiBecause you know you aren’t who you say you are.
Stai Luntanu Stai LuntanuStay far away, stay far away!
Grandissimu CorvuYou great big crow!
Ju T’accattaju Ppi Oru FinuI bought you for fine gold,
E Tu Marrisuttasti Di Tintu E Falsu Ramibut you turned out to be cheap and fake copper.
Si Viri Un Corvo SalutameloIf you see a crow, say hello for me.
Caru Corvu Ca Nun Si CorvoDear crow who isn’t really a crow,
Mancu Favola Parlantenot even a talking story.
U Corvu E Bellu Nni La So ViritaThe crow’s beautiful in its own truth,
Mentri Tu Nun Si Nne Carni E Nne Pisciwhile you’re neither one thing nor another.
Corvo Music Video
The Corvo lyrics meaning criticizes anyone pretending to be something they’re not. The song is a folkloric lesson in embracing one’s true nature.