Lyrics & Translation
Embark on an emotional journey with Irama's "A L I," a powerful Italian ballad that offers a deep dive into themes of self-reflection, resilience, and the passage of time. Through its evocative lyrics and Irama's captivating vocals, listeners can explore the beauty and challenges of life. This song is an excellent choice for those looking to learn Italian, as its rich imagery and heartfelt expressions provide a meaningful context for language acquisition, allowing you to connect with the nuances of the Italian language through a truly special piece of music.
Key Vocabulary
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scalato /skalaːto/ B2 |
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sorriso /sorˈriːzo/ A2 |
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immagino /immaˈdʒiːno/ B1 |
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grande /ˈɡrande/ A2 |
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tempo /ˈtɛmpo/ A2 |
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occhi /ˈɔkki/ A2 |
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ballerò /balˈleːro/ B1 |
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vivo /ˈviːvo/ A1 |
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sanguinerò /sanguiˈneːro/ B2 |
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dimenticherò /dimentikkeˈro/ C1 |
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livido /ˈliːvido/ B2 |
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abbraccio /abˈbrattʃo/ A2 |
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giorni /ˈdʒorni/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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quando ho detto di esser grande
➔ Past tense with the present perfect form "ho detto" combined with a subordinate clause introduced by "quando"
➔ The use of "quando" introduces a subordinate clause specifying the timing of the action
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E ballerò, sarò vivo
➔ Futuro semplice tense with "ballerò" (baller +ò) and "sarò" (sar +ò), expressing future intentions or certainty
➔ The verbs "ballerò" and "sarò" are in the future tense, indicating actions that will happen
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E sanguinerò se colpito
➔ Futuro semplice tense with "sanguinerò" indicating a future decision or consequence, with "se" (if) introducing a conditional clause
➔ The verb "sanguinerò" is in the future tense, and "se" introduces a conditional clause
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Le luci si accendono e sembrano un miliardo
➔ Reflexive pronoun "si" with "accendono" in the present tense, indicating an action performed by the subject itself
➔ The reflexive "si" indicates that the subject performs the action on itself
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Non lasciano neanche alle stelle in cielo un angolo
➔ Negative form "non lasciano" using "non" with the present tense of "lasciare" (to leave)
➔ The negative "non" combined with "lasciano" (they leave) expresses prohibition or absence of leaving
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E nel cielo ballano
➔ Prepositional phrase "nel cielo" (in the sky) with the verb "ballano" in the present tense indicating ongoing action
➔ The phrase "nel cielo" sets the location, and "ballano" is in the present tense, denoting an ongoing or habitual action
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Non guardano, non guardano giù
➔ Double negative with "non guardano" (they do not look) and emphasis through repetition
➔ The phrase "non guardano" is repeated to emphasize that they do not look down, with "non" negating the verb
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A L I
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