Connola senza mamma [English translation]

As soon as the ships sail away,

leaving this dock,

torments and pain are carried

far away from Mergellina. 1

On the dock crying

are the mothers of the emigrants,

For this reason, on the land of America,

every single one is sad.

Neapolitan, one day here is better

than a whole prince's life far away.

Yes it's Naples calling out for them,

to cure them.

Motherless cradle,

make them return,

make them return!

They're far away and they're always

dreaming these songs and sounds.

But what gems can they find

more beautiful than songs?

America doesn't give everything,

sighs heavily the heart

of all those, thinking of homeland,

dying far away.

Neapolitan, one day here is better

than a whole prince's life far away.

Yes it's Naples calling out for them,

to cure them.

Motherless cradle,

make them return,

make them return!

Yes it's Naples calling out for them,

to cure them.

Motherless cradle,

make them return,

make them return!

1. A coastal neighborhood of Naples

• Artist:Massimo Ranieri