Discover the story of the song > Il ballo di San Vito – Vinicio Capossela

The protagonist is describing a festival in Southern Italy where there is dancing, food, and wine. He talks about how the wind from Africa blows, and it seems to bring a sense of freedom. He mentions having a condition called St. Vitus' Dance, which causes him to constantly dance and not be able to stop. He talks about how the dance takes away his worries and troubles. The protagonist then speaks of a ritual dance called the tarantella, which involves a circle of people who open and close as they dance. He mentions that this dance helps to get rid of evil and negative energy. Finally, he talks about how he has been carrying a personal pain for thirty years, and how he cannot stay still or settled. The song ends with the mention of Satan and the devil, and how dancing can help get rid of their influence.