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Li Sarracini adorano lu sole
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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Li Sarracini adorano lu sole by Anonymous — Lyrics
Li Sarracin' adorano lu sole
e li Turchi 'a luna cu' li stelle,
e io adoro chesti trezze belle.
Li marinari quann'hanno furtuna
chiammano pe' 'n'ajuto a quacche santo
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About Li Sarracini adorano lu sole
This anonymous Neapolitan folk song, set for STB, SAB, or SAT voices, offers a vibrant portrayal of love and devotion. The music likely reflects the lively character of Neapolitan tradition, perhaps with a simple, direct texture that allows the voices to shine. The text contrasts the worship of celestial bodies by Saracens and Turks with the singer's own adoration of beautiful braids, a metaphor for a beloved individual. It further draws parallels between sailors calling on saints in times of fortune, and slaves seeking freedom, with the singer's unyielding commitment to their beloved, choosing to be bound by love rather than broken by chains.
