2026 Competition Entry:
Papà (Dad) Italian song with English translation by Emiliano Mancini
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Lyrics
[male]
[verse 1]
Tu eri mio padre
questo dicevi tu
questo credevo io
poi sono cresciuto
Pensi all’onore
nulla ti turba più
moglie no non ce l’ho
io ti disonoro
[pre chorus]
son la vergogna tua
io sì, l’umiliazione tua
[chorus]
Sai che c’è
questa la bevi tu
una scusa inesistente
per giustificare la tua crudeltà
No, io non la mando giù
tu lo chiami d’onore ma rimane un delitto
e tu di farmi fuori non ne avevi il diritto
[female]
[verse 2]
amo un altro uomo
non chi m’imponi tu
come una proprietà
Tu mi hai venduta
[pre chorus]
son la disgrazia tua
io sì, son la rovina tua
[chorus]
già sai che
questa la bevi tu
una scusa insufficiente
per giustificare la bestialità
No, io non la mando giù
tu lo chiami d’onore ma rimane un delitto
e tu di farmi fuori non ne avevi il diritto
[bridge alternated voices]
La vergogna sei tu
con le tue bugie
la vergogna sei tu
con i tuoi delitti
la vergogna sei tu sei tu,
la tua merda non la mando giù
la vergogna sei tu
che mi hai tolto la vita
la vergogna sei tu
che mi hai deturpato
la vergogna sei tu, sei tu
La tua merda non la voglio più
[pre chorus]
io credevo in te
ma sei la dannazione mia
[chorus]
E no-o-o,
questa la bevi tu
una scusa inesistente
per giustificare la tua crudeltà
No, io non la mando giù
tu lo chiami d’onore ma rimane un delitto
e tu di farmi fuori non ne avevi il diritto papà.
[male]
[verse 1]
You were my father
this is what you said
this is what I believed
then I grew up
You think of honor
nothing fazes you now
a wife? no, I don’t have one
I dishonor you
[pre-chorus]
I’m your shame
yes, your humiliation
[chorus]
You know what?
this one’s on you to swallow
a nonexistent excuse
to justify your cruelty
No, I won’t choke it down
you call it honor but it’s still murder
and you had no right to do me in
[female]
[verse 2]
I love another man
not the one you force on me
like some piece of property
You sold me off
[pre-chorus]
I’m your disgrace
yes, your downfall
[chorus]
You already know
this one’s on you to swallow
an lame excuse
to justify your savagery
No, I won’t choke it down
you call it honor but it’s still murder
and you had no right to do me in
[bridge alternated voices]
The shame is you
with your lies
the shame is you
with your crimes
the shame is you, you
I won’t choke down your shit
the shame is you
who stole my life
the shame is you
who disfigured me
the shame is you, you
I want none of your shit anymore
[pre-chorus]
I believed in you
but you’re my damnation
[chorus]
And no-o-o
this one’s on you to swallow
a nonexistent excuse
to justify your cruelty
No, I won’t choke it down
you call it honor but it’s still murder
and you had no right to do me in, dad.
[verse 1]
Tu eri mio padre
questo dicevi tu
questo credevo io
poi sono cresciuto
Pensi all’onore
nulla ti turba più
moglie no non ce l’ho
io ti disonoro
[pre chorus]
son la vergogna tua
io sì, l’umiliazione tua
[chorus]
Sai che c’è
questa la bevi tu
una scusa inesistente
per giustificare la tua crudeltà
No, io non la mando giù
tu lo chiami d’onore ma rimane un delitto
e tu di farmi fuori non ne avevi il diritto
[female]
[verse 2]
amo un altro uomo
non chi m’imponi tu
come una proprietà
Tu mi hai venduta
[pre chorus]
son la disgrazia tua
io sì, son la rovina tua
[chorus]
già sai che
questa la bevi tu
una scusa insufficiente
per giustificare la bestialità
No, io non la mando giù
tu lo chiami d’onore ma rimane un delitto
e tu di farmi fuori non ne avevi il diritto
[bridge alternated voices]
La vergogna sei tu
con le tue bugie
la vergogna sei tu
con i tuoi delitti
la vergogna sei tu sei tu,
la tua merda non la mando giù
la vergogna sei tu
che mi hai tolto la vita
la vergogna sei tu
che mi hai deturpato
la vergogna sei tu, sei tu
La tua merda non la voglio più
[pre chorus]
io credevo in te
ma sei la dannazione mia
[chorus]
E no-o-o,
questa la bevi tu
una scusa inesistente
per giustificare la tua crudeltà
No, io non la mando giù
tu lo chiami d’onore ma rimane un delitto
e tu di farmi fuori non ne avevi il diritto papà.
[male]
[verse 1]
You were my father
this is what you said
this is what I believed
then I grew up
You think of honor
nothing fazes you now
a wife? no, I don’t have one
I dishonor you
[pre-chorus]
I’m your shame
yes, your humiliation
[chorus]
You know what?
this one’s on you to swallow
a nonexistent excuse
to justify your cruelty
No, I won’t choke it down
you call it honor but it’s still murder
and you had no right to do me in
[female]
[verse 2]
I love another man
not the one you force on me
like some piece of property
You sold me off
[pre-chorus]
I’m your disgrace
yes, your downfall
[chorus]
You already know
this one’s on you to swallow
an lame excuse
to justify your savagery
No, I won’t choke it down
you call it honor but it’s still murder
and you had no right to do me in
[bridge alternated voices]
The shame is you
with your lies
the shame is you
with your crimes
the shame is you, you
I won’t choke down your shit
the shame is you
who stole my life
the shame is you
who disfigured me
the shame is you, you
I want none of your shit anymore
[pre-chorus]
I believed in you
but you’re my damnation
[chorus]
And no-o-o
this one’s on you to swallow
a nonexistent excuse
to justify your cruelty
No, I won’t choke it down
you call it honor but it’s still murder
and you had no right to do me in, dad.
Author
Bio
Emiliano Mancini, born in Rome on January 8, 1971, and residing in Madrid since 2010, is a bilingual Italian-Spanish singer-songwriter passionate about musical composition.
Professional Training:
He has completed advanced training in songwriting with Pablo Rivera, Mario Fanizzi, Max Ayax, and the EARTES Academy in Spain, along with studies in singing and musical theater in Italy. He writes lyrics, melodies and harmonies which with the help of AI he converts into presentable demos
Artistic Experience:
He actively participates in international contests such as Tour Music Fest and Palco d’Autore with “Papà”, and Premios MIN with “Chico con flores”, a poetic song about LGBTQ+ resilience available on Spotify via DistroKid. His portfolio is showcased on emilianomancini.it, featuring original creations influenced by Italian and Spanish singer-songwriters.
Current Profile
At 55 years old, he perfectly fits the Talent Is Timeless requirements (over 50), a global contest celebrating mature songwriters without age barriers. As a freelance graphic designer and web developer, he balances his music career with digital projects, seeking A&R collaborations and professional productions.
Professional Training:
He has completed advanced training in songwriting with Pablo Rivera, Mario Fanizzi, Max Ayax, and the EARTES Academy in Spain, along with studies in singing and musical theater in Italy. He writes lyrics, melodies and harmonies which with the help of AI he converts into presentable demos
Artistic Experience:
He actively participates in international contests such as Tour Music Fest and Palco d’Autore with “Papà”, and Premios MIN with “Chico con flores”, a poetic song about LGBTQ+ resilience available on Spotify via DistroKid. His portfolio is showcased on emilianomancini.it, featuring original creations influenced by Italian and Spanish singer-songwriters.
Current Profile
At 55 years old, he perfectly fits the Talent Is Timeless requirements (over 50), a global contest celebrating mature songwriters without age barriers. As a freelance graphic designer and web developer, he balances his music career with digital projects, seeking A&R collaborations and professional productions.
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