Tommy Riccio - Stanza 39 -
The song is told from the perspective of an inmate counting the years and months passing behind "these gates" ( aret'a 'sti cancelle ).
2013 (Live performance recorded), 2014 (SoundCloud), 2015 (Official Video/The Best album), 2018 ( Neapolis album). Key Composers/Lyricists: Riccio and Rossi. Narrative and Lyric Analysis Tommy Riccio - Stanza 39
A central theme is the longing for family. The narrator writes letters to those waiting at home and dreams of holding his partner and children again. The song is told from the perspective of
is a prominent track by Neapolitan singer Tommy Riccio that delves into the emotional hardships of incarceration. Released in various versions, including on the 2015 album The Best and the 2018 album Neapolis , the song is a classic example of the neomelodico genre, which often explores themes of love, social struggle, and life behind bars. Song Overview Artist: Tommy Riccio Genre: Neomelodico (Napoletana) Narrative and Lyric Analysis A central theme is
The lyrics paint a somber picture of the routine inside, mentioning the early morning sun replacing the stars and sharing coffee and cigarettes with fellow inmates ( cumpagnielle mieje ) to pass the time.