Lyrics & Translation
"Bene" by GEMITAIZ is a fantastic gateway to the Italian language, offering a vibrant blend of rap and melodic elements. Its lyrics, rich with everyday expressions and relatable sentiments about resilience, friendship, and finding joy in life's small moments, provide an authentic context for language learners. By delving into this song, you can not only expand your vocabulary but also gain insight into the cultural nuances of Italian communication and the emotional depth of modern Italian music.
Key Vocabulary
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                             rispondono /ri.spɔnˈdo.no/ B2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             dicono /diˈkɔ.no/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             diversi /diˈvɛr.si/ B2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             porte /ˈpɔr.tɛ/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             macchine /ˈmak.ki.ne/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             fabbriche /fab.brikˈke/ B2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             sbaglio /zabˈli.o/ B2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             rotto /ˈrɔt.tɔ/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             fottono /fɔtˈtɔ.no/ C1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             collo /ˈkɔl.lo/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             incollato /in.kolˈla.to/ C1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             battere /batˈtɛ.re/ B2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             fottere /fɔtˈtɛ.re/ C1 | 
                        
                                                            
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Key Grammar Structures
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Rispondono ai versi che c'ho con delle scuse
➔ Use of direct object pronouns + preposition (e.g., 'ai versi')
➔ They respond 'to' the 'verses', so 'ai' indicates the object 'versi' (lines in lyrics).
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Fare la ruggine sarebbe facile
➔ Use of the conditional tense with 'sarebbe' (would be)
➔ 'Sarebbe' is the conditional form of 'essere' (to be), expressing 'would be'.
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Due respiri profondi e rallento i battiti
➔ Use of indefinite numeral 'due' + noun (e.g., 'respiri')
➔ 'Due' means 'two' in Italian; combined with 'respiri' (breaths), it indicates 'two deep breaths'.
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Chiudo gli occhi e dopo conto gli attimi
➔ Use of the present tense of 'chiudere' (to close) in 'chiudo'
➔ 'Chiudo' is the first person singular of 'chiudere' (to close), in present tense.
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Le fumano seduti sulle ringhiere
➔ Use of the verb 'fumare' in the third person plural with reflexive pronoun
➔ Fumano is third person plural form of 'fumare' (to smoke), indicating 'they smoke'.
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Quando certe sere mi prendo male
➔ Use of the present tense of reflexive verb 'prendersi' (to take/set oneself), with 'mi' as reflexive pronoun
➔ 'Prendersi' is a reflexive verb meaning 'to take' or 'to get'; 'mi' is the reflexive pronoun for myself.
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Stiamo la parte di cuore, fra', quella più povera
➔ Use of the present continuous 'stiamo' (we are) with a nominal phrase
➔ 'Stiamo' is the first person plural of 'stare' in present tense, meaning 'we are'.
 
Album: Tanta Roba 2015
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