Translation of the song Su 'entu 'e Orune artist Piero Marras
Su 'entu 'e Orune
The wind of Orune
Sa edra e i'sa rosa
The ivy and the rose
fiorin in sa losa
are blooming on the grave
de su maridu bellu
of the handsome husband
ch’an mortu a tranellu.
who was treacherously murdered.
Duos prides murmutan
Two priests are murmuring
una pregadoria,
a prayer,
sas féminas sucutan
the women are sobbing
su numen de Maria.
and calling the name of Mary.
Su 'entu
The wind
moet sas frunzas de laru
is moving laurel fronds
e sos pilos biundos de Teresa
and Teresa's blond hair.
Su 'entu
The wind
moet sas frunzas de laru
is moving laurel fronds
e sos pilos biundos de Teresa.
and Teresa's blond hair.
Sa mama 'e Juanna,
The mother of Juanna,
viuda in sos bint'annos,
a widow since she was in her 20s,
s'invocat a Sant'Anna
is invoking St. Anne
chi la sarvet dae dannos.
to save her from harm.
In su màrmaru biancu
Glimmering words
paràulas lughentes.
on white marble.
Non balet unu francu
The life of brave men
sa vida 'e sos balentes.
isn’t worth a penny.
Su 'entu
The wind
moet sas frunzas de laru
is moving laurel fronds
e sos pilos biundos de Teresa.
and Teresa's blond hair.
Su 'entu
The wind
moet sas frunzas de laru
is moving laurel fronds
e sos pilos biundos de Teresa.
and Teresa's blond hair.
Su 'entu
The wind
Su 'entu
The wind