Dio Ricordati Lyrics in English by Achille Lauro
Succubi literally refers to female demons from folklore, but here it's used metaphorically to describe people trapped in a subservient, exploited position, worn down by forces bigger than themselves.
In "Persone umili, stufi di esserne succubi, pagando mutui" ("Humble people, tired of being dominated by them, paying mortgages"), Achille Lauro uses the word to capture how ordinary, hardworking people feel enslaved by financial pressure.
In "Dio Ricordati," which translates to "God, Remember," Achille Lauro delivers a raw and powerful prayer. He speaks directly to God, not just for himself, but for a whole community of "giovani ribelli" (young rebels) and "ragazzi persi" (lost boys). The song is a plea for protection from a world filled with police helicopters, tear gas, and bullets, a world where people feel vulnerable without "anti-proiettili" (bulletproof vests).
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a tough life in urban Italy, from Milan to neighborhoods in Rome and Palermo. Lauro describes people living in cramped spaces, facing unjust destinies, and feeling brought to their knees by the state. He writes for those who have lost and those who are afraid, hoping his words make them feel less alone. The song is a memorial, asking God to remember the names of those who are struggling and to save a place for them in heaven.
