Delenda Carthago [English translation]

Our legions go through unexplored provinces

and create colonies in the image of Rome.

Carthage must be destroyed.

With henna tainted fingers, laying on patrician's triclinia

Some savour meat sorts flavoured with Oriental spices ;

Wine rustles in finely etched goblets

as well as roses and honey.

In circuses and arenae

Greatly troubled crowds

gather to celebrate blood sacrifice.

...To collect the money...

So money you’re the cause of a troubled life!

It’s because of you we go death’s path too soon:

you offer human vices cruel nurture,

from your source the seeds of sorrow spring.

• Artist:Franco Battiato
• Album:Caffè de la paix (1993)