I agree with DarqBeauty for the most part. Although the song could technically apply to any gang activity, not just the Mafia. I guess the Italian line would make that make sense, but really anyone can love their mother deeply and I think that is put there just as a way of saying that-- not to specify his ethnicity. Otherwise, I think that was a great interpretation of powerful song unlike all other Sade songs. I do think that the most important part of it is when she sings, "Their greedy eyes don't realize he someone's son". Her voice changes so beautifully on 'son', almost in anguish.
I agree with DarqBeauty for the most part. Although the song could technically apply to any gang activity, not just the Mafia. I guess the Italian line would make that make sense, but really anyone can love their mother deeply and I think that is put there just as a way of saying that-- not to specify his ethnicity. Otherwise, I think that was a great interpretation of powerful song unlike all other Sade songs. I do think that the most important part of it is when she sings, "Their greedy eyes don't realize he someone's son". Her voice changes so beautifully on 'son', almost in anguish.