Mariposa Lyrics in English Fiorella Mannoia

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Mariposa by Fiorella Mannoia from Italian to English.
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I am the witch on top of the pyre
A butterfly holding a rifle
A queen without a throne
A crown of orange and thorns
I am a flame among the waves of the sea
I am a bride on the altar
A cry in the silence
That is lost in the universe
I am the courage that creates the world
I am a broken mirror
I am love, a song, the body
A dress too short
A desire, a wish
I am the wings of a stage
A city, an empire
One half: I am the whole
But deep down I am free
But deep down I am free
And proudly I sing
They call me With all the names
Proud and I sing
And forever I will be free
In a poem and then in a field
I loved in a brothel
And lied, you don't know how much
I am sincere, I am a liar
I am fickle, I am stubborn
The illusion that enchants you
The answer is The question
I am fashion, love, and pride
I am a Madonna and tears
I am amazement and wonder
I am denial and orgasm
Hidden behind a veil
Deep as a mystery
I am the earth, I am the sky
I am worth gold and less than zero
Ouch-ouch-ouch-ouch-ouch-ouch-ouch
But deep down I am free
But deep down I am free
And proudly I sing
They call me With all the names
I was yours and everyone's
And forever I will be free
With shoes and barefoot
In the desert and even in the mud
One, none, a hundred thousand
Mother, daughter, new moon
Sister, my friend
I give you my word
Ouch-ouch-ouch-ouch-ouch-ouch-ouch
They call me by all the names
But deep down I am free
But deep down I am free
And proudly I sing
They call me With all the names
With all those who gave me
And forever I will be free
And proudly I sing
With everything they've given me
And I'll be free forever
And proudly I sing
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Get ready to feel empowered! "Mariposa," which means butterfly in Spanish, is a powerful anthem from Italian singer Fiorella Mannoia. This song celebrates the incredible complexity and strength of women. Mannoia uses a series of vivid and often contradictory images to describe the female experience. She is a "witch on a pyre" but also the "courage that creates the world." She's a delicate "butterfly holding a rifle," showing that women can be both gentle and fierce, beautiful and strong.

The core message is one of freedom and pride. Throughout the song, she repeats that society calls her by many names, trying to define her. But no matter the label, she declares, "deep down I am free, proud and I sing." It’s a powerful statement about refusing to be limited by others' expectations. This song is a tribute to the resilience of women, celebrating every part of their identity, from mother and daughter to lover and friend. It’s a beautiful reminder to embrace all of your contradictions and sing your own song proudly.

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