In fila per tre [English translation]

Quick, come here, oh, don't be like that

Can't you see all the other children

All like you, three in each row,

All good, and they never cry

It's the first day, but you'll get used to it tomorrow

And it will look to you like something normal

Being three in each row, always answering "yes"

And behaving like a civilized person

I will teach you good morals, to recite prayers,

To love your homeland and your flag

We are a people of heroes and great inventors

And descend from the ancient Romans

And this stove here is just enough for me

So stop complaining

And don't make any noise, when the director comes

All stand up and clap your hands

You're already old enough, you're already strong enough,

Now I'll make a real man out of you

I will teach you how to shoot, I will teach you honor,

I will teach you how to kill bad people

And still three in each row, all march with me

And remember your history books

We are the good people, so we are always right

We're heading straight towards glory

Now you're a man and must cooperate

Get in line without complaints

And if you behave yourself we'll get you

A permanent position and a promotion

Besides, remember you must always preserve

The integrity of your family unit

Sign the agreement, don't make me beg

If you want to be part of the serious people

Now that you're in control of your actions

Now that you can make decisions

Now that you're capable of making your own choices

And all ways are open in front of you

Take the right way and don't mess up

Or we'll make you regret it

Get in line and don't worry, because

Everyone will have his right share

There has to be something you have to give up

In exchange for all the freedom we've given you

Therefore don't keep complaining

Get in line and back to work

And if you really can't find anything to do,

Don't play the victim if you have to sacrifice yourself,

Because in the name of the progress of our nation,

After all you can always emigrate

Hey, hey, hey, ahead, hey, ahead, three in each row...

• Artist:Edoardo Bennato