Mio Zio

I put on red lipstick as a sign of mourning
And a black coat
He was a distinguished man, my uncle.
Mom, don’t cry, swallow it down and forget
His greedy hands between my legs
Now he’s in God’s grace.

Good girl, count it out
More points for those who aren’t ashamed
Let’s play blind man’s bluff
Uncle will take you to the mountains.

Let’s give a final salute to a pure soul,
A noble example of a father, a friend, and a brother
And I feel their deep disdain, their eyes on me
I revealed the vile incest and they didn’t believe me.

Good girl, little by little
Calm down, don’t bite and don’t run
Let’s play blind man’s bluff
Uncle will take you on vacation.

Good girl, count it out
Whoever seeks will eventually find
Little jewel, do it again
Uncle will take you to the fair
Uncle will take you to the fair.

I put on crimson red lipstick
And under the coat, nothing
In honor of my tormentor.