La Parabola Dei Battagghi

Talco's song "La Parabola Dei Battagghi" is a rich tapestry of satire and social commentary, wrapped in the band's signature punk rock style. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a society steeped in hypocrisy and false honor, using the metaphor of the 'Battagghi' to represent those who climb the social ladder through deceit and pretense. The song opens with a scene of evening harmony, disrupted by the ironic chimes of clowns, symbolizing the absurdity and superficiality of societal norms.

The recurring invitation to 'come and listen to the parable of the Battagghi' serves as a call to witness the farcical nature of these social climbers. The 'macerie' or rubble that 'sail from the regurgitation of the Battagghi' suggests that their rise to power is built on the ruins of integrity and genuine values. The 'empty honors' they accumulate are mere facades of honesty, highlighting the emptiness of their achievements.

Talco further critiques the societal structures that support these false idols. The 'balie di convenzienza' or 'wet nurses of convenience' and 'alienating adulations' reflect the complicit roles people play in maintaining these illusions. The song's climax, with its gift of 'madness' to strip away the honor of those who sing dark songs to cunning beauties, underscores the need to expose and challenge these deceptive practices. Through its biting irony and vivid imagery, "La Parabola Dei Battagghi" calls for a reevaluation of what constitutes true honor and integrity in a world rife with pretense.