Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the passionate world of Italian pop rock with Irene Grandi's "Bruci la città." This powerful song, with its compelling lyrics and dynamic sound, offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the emotional depth of the Italian language. Discover how its evocative imagery and intense message of all-consuming love make it a truly special and memorable track, perfect for understanding modern Italian lyrical expression.
Key Vocabulary
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bruci /ˈbruːtʃi/ B1 |
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città /tʃitˈta/ A1 |
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crolli /ˈkrɔlli/ B2 |
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grattacielo /ˌɡrattaˈtʃɛlo/ B1 |
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nudo /ˈnudo/ B1 |
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letto /ˈlɛtto/ A1 |
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terrore /terˈrore/ B2 |
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svanisca /zvaˈniʃka/ B2 |
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ragazzi /raˈɡattsi/ A2 |
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ammirare /ammiˈrare/ B2 |
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cuore /ˈkwɔre/ A1 |
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proteggere /proˈtɛdʒːere/ B1 |
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male /ˈmale/ A2 |
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cullare /kulˈlare/ B2 |
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dolore /doˈlore/ B1 |
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mondo /ˈmondo/ A1 |
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stelle /ˈstelle/ A1 |
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errore /erˈrore/ B1 |
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scudo /ˈskudo/ B2 |
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catastrofi /kataˈstrɔfi/ C1 |
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paure /paˈure/ B1 |
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adorare /adoˈrare/ B2 |
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profondo /proˈfondo/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Bruci la città
➔ Subjunctive Mood (Congiuntivo)
➔ The verb "bruci" is in the subjunctive mood, expressing a wish, hope, or a hypothetical situation. It literally translates to "may the city burn" or "burn, city!" emphasizing a strong emotion.
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Rimani tu da solo
➔ Emphasis with Pronoun + Adverbial Phrase
➔ The use of "tu" (you) after the verb "rimani" (remain) emphasizes the subject. The addition of "da solo" (alone) further stresses the solitude. It's more emphatic than just saying "Tu rimani solo."
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Come te non hanno niente
➔ Comparative Phrase with Negative
➔ "Come te" (like you) is a comparative phrase. The sentence then states that others "non hanno niente" (have nothing) like you, highlighting a uniqueness or vulnerability.
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Non posso non gridare
➔ Double Negative (Litotes)
➔ "Non posso non gridare" (I cannot not shout) is a double negative construction, also known as litotes. It effectively means "I must shout" or "I can't help but shout."
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Che vorrei poter cullare
➔ Relative Clause with Conditional and Modal Verbs
➔ "Che vorrei poter cullare" translates to "that I would like to be able to cradle". "Vorrei" is the conditional form of "volere" (to want), expressing a desire, and "poter" is a modal verb (to be able to).
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