Cuntissimo – English Lyrics

• By: MARINA

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into MARINA's empowering track "Cuntissimo" to explore themes of female independence and self-expression. Its bold lyrics and vibrant techno-pop sound offer a unique way to engage with English, showcasing how language can be reclaimed and used to celebrate identity and defy societal expectations. The song's clever wordplay and strong narrative make it a compelling piece for understanding modern pop culture and its linguistic nuances.

[English]

Ah, I'm a star, I'm a star, I'm a star

I'll be shining wherever you are

I'm a star, I'm a star, I'm a star

You're so close to me, but I'm so far

It's the power when I'm walkin'

On the streets, sweet talkin'

Push-up bra in my diamonds

Gift from my ex-husband

(Cuntissimo) oh baby, it's a way of life

(Cuntissimo) don't let nobody dull my shine

(Cu-cuntissimo) this ain't no Bonnie and Clyde

(Uh-huh, uh-huh) but you can be my Thelma on the side

They say that I should settle down

But I don't wanna (don't wanna)

I don't wanna (wanna, wanna)

(Cuntissimo) Salma Hayek in the sun

(Cuntissimo) Louise and Thelma on the run

(Cuntissimo) your ex is hitting you up (up)

But you no longer give a fuck

(Cuntissimo) leaving that loser on read

(Cu-cuntissimo) don't let him back in your bed

(Cuntissimo) 'cause your energy is precious (ah)

Not your fault he fell in love

Ah, yeah, I'm sweet, and I'm icy and strange

Indecisive, obsessive, I crave

A glass of ice-cold champagne

Smoke a Vogue out in the rain

Yeah, we go to Lake Como

And we take over a château

I've been living in a caftan

Do people still say YOLO?

(Cuntissimo) oh baby, it's a way of life

(Cuntissimo) don't let nobody dull my shine

(Cu-cuntissimo) this ain't no Bonnie and Clyde

(Uh-huh, uh-huh) but you can be my Thelma on the side

They say that I should settle down

But I don't wanna (don't wanna)

I don't wanna (wanna, wanna)

Whoo!

(Cuntissimo) Salma Hayek in the sun

(Cuntissimo) Louise and Thelma on the run

(Cuntissimo) your ex is hitting you up (up)

But you no longer give a fuck

(Cuntissimo) leaving that loser on read

(Cu-cuntissimo) don't let him back in your bed

(Cuntissimo) 'cause your energy is precious (ah)

Not your fault he fell in love

I live the American life, so I do it my way

Yeah, I do what I like

I live the Italian dream and it set me free

So let's celebrate tonight

Salma Hayek in the sun

Louise and Thelma on the run

Your ex is hitting you up

But you no longer give a fuck

(Cuntissimo) leaving that loser on read

(Cuntissimo) don't let him back in your bed

(Cuntissimo) 'cause your energy is precious (ah)

Not your fault he fell in love

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to emit light
power /ˈpaʊər/ B1	noun - ability to do something or act in a particular way
diamond /ˈdaɪəmənd/ B1	noun - a precious stone consisting of a clear, colorless form of carbon
lifestyle /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/ B2	noun - the way in which a person lives
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to emit light
say /seɪ/ A2	verb - to utter words; to express in speech
love /lʌv/ A2	verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn
strange /streɪndʒ/ B2	adjective - unusual or surprising in a way that is unsettling or hard to understand
crave /kreɪv/ B2	verb - to have a strong desire for something
champagne /ˌʃæmˈpeɪn/ B2	noun - a sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France
live /lɪv/ B1	verb - to remain alive or continue to exist

Key Grammar Structures

• I'll be shining wherever you are

  ➔ Future Continuous with "wherever"

  ➔ The "future continuous" (will be shining) describes an action that will be in progress at a specific time or during a period in the future. "Wherever" means in any place that the person is.

• It's the power when I'm walkin'

  ➔ Ellipsis (omission of "that" or "which") in relative clauses.

  ➔ The sentence is a shortened version of "It's the power *that* I feel when I'm walking". The relative pronoun "that" (or "which") is often omitted when it's the object of the relative clause.

• Don't let nobody dull my shine

  ➔ Double Negative (informal)

  ➔ Technically, "don't let nobody" is a double negative. In standard English, it should be "don't let anybody". However, double negatives are sometimes used for emphasis, particularly in informal speech and certain dialects.

• This ain't no Bonnie and Clyde

  ➔ Use of "ain't" (non-standard contraction)

  ➔ "Ain't" is a contraction that is considered non-standard in formal English. It's often used in informal speech, certain dialects, and in music for stylistic effect. Here, it replaces "is not".

• But you can be my Thelma on the side

  ➔ Modal verb "can" indicating possibility or permission

  ➔ "Can" is used to express that it is possible for the listener to be Thelma "on the side".

• They say that I should settle down

  ➔ Reported Speech with "should"

  ➔ The original statement was likely, "You should settle down." When reported, "should" often remains the same, indicating advice or obligation.

• I've been living in a caftan

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous

  ➔ The "present perfect continuous" (have been living) indicates an action that started in the past and continues up to the present moment.

• Do people still say YOLO?

  ➔ Simple Present in Interrogative Form (questioning a general truth or habit)

  ➔ The simple present tense here (Do people say) questions whether the use of "YOLO" is still a common or current habit/trend.

• I live the American life, so I do it my way

  ➔ Use of "so" as a coordinating conjunction showing cause and effect.

  ➔ The phrase connects two independent clauses where the first (I live the American life) is the reason for the second (I do it my way). "So" indicates that because she lives the American life, she does things her way.