La pallida morte [English translation]

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You, extremely rich Sextius, you must realize that life is short

and that you won't be able to preserve your riches for much longer.

Because the pallid death knocks at the doors of both huts and towers.

Because the pallid death reaps poor people and kings alike.

You, extremely rich Sextius, you must realize that soon you will die

and that you'll be covered by a black cloak in the realm of shadow.

Because the pallid death knocks at the doors of both huts and towers.

Because the pallid death reaps poor people and kings alike.

You, extremely rich Sextius, you must realize that when you will die

the banquets will be over, over will be the romances gambled with dice.

Because the pallid death knocks at the doors of both huts and towers.

Because the pallid death reaps poor people and kings alike.

You, extremely rich Sextius, you must realize that you will no longer be able

to cherish your tender slave, your eyes won't see anything anymore.

Because the pallid death knocks at the doors of both huts and towers.

Because the pallid death reaps poor people and kings alike.

Because the pallid death knocks at the doors of both huts and towers.

Because the pallid death reaps poor people and kings alike.

1. This song was inspired by "Ode IV" by Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus).

• Artist:Giorgio Gaber
• Album:Sexus et politica