A central theme is the longing for family. The narrator writes letters to those waiting at home and dreams of holding his partner and children again.
The song concludes with the narrator in the silence of the night, unable to cry, but finding solace by kissing a photograph. Visuals and Presence Stanza 39 - song and lyrics by Tommy Riccio - Spotify Tommy Riccio - Stanza 39
The lyrics paint a somber picture of the routine inside, mentioning the early morning sun replacing the stars and sharing coffee and cigarettes with fellow inmates ( cumpagnielle mieje ) to pass the time. A central theme is the longing for family