Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of a lively fair, the "fira ed San Lazer," where the narrator initially buys "du bi pizòn" (two good pigeons), a simple pleasure. The scene shifts when a "ragazola" (young girl) appears, leading to a more intimate encounter described with the phrase "zò i bragòn" (down with the trousers). This initial narrative suggests a straightforward, perhaps innocent, flirtation or encounter at the fair. The central tension emerges with the appearance of a "brotta vciàza" (ugly old woman), which abruptly changes the tone. The narrator then engages in "du spurcaciòn" (dirty jokes or actions) with this older figure. This unexpected turn introduces a darker, more unsettling element, contrasting sharply with the earlier, simpler transaction of the pigeons and the youthful encounter. The recurring phrase "cum i eran bi cum i eran bòn" (as they were good, as they were good) acts as a strange, almost detached refrain. It's applied to the pigeons, the trousers coming down, and even the "spurcaciòn." This repetition imbues the actions, no matter how innocent or unsavory, with a peculiar, almost nostalgic approval, creating an unsettling juxtaposition between the content of the actions and the positive descriptor. The lyrics effectively create an emotional impact through this jarring contrast and the peculiar, repetitive affirmation. The shift from a simple fair purchase to a potentially crude or exploitative encounter, all underscored by the same positive phrase, leaves the listener with a sense of unease and a questioning of the narrator's perspective and the nature of the experiences being recounted.