Taranta [English translation]

I hold anguish in my chest

this is killing me and never stops

the ground is trembling under my feet

there’s no stopping me falling

what I eat has no taste

for me there is no more light nor color

people knew how you had to cure yourself

If your illness was called taranta

And now that times have changed

who can feel my pain

who brings me the water to cure

who shall I ask to grant me recovery

I don’t know if it’s taranta that got me

but it doesn’t let me and makes me crazy

if it’s taranta don’t abandon me

if you dance alone you cannot heal

if it’s taranta let her dance

if it’s melancholy throw it out

• Artist:Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino