Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Marco Mengoni's "Due Vite" offers a beautiful opportunity to delve into the nuances of Italian. The song is rich with metaphor and introspective lyrics that go beyond a simple love story, exploring the complexities of the human mind. By studying the lyrics, you can learn not just vocabulary and grammar, but also gain insight into Italian culture and the expressive power of its music. What makes this song special is its raw emotion and Mengoni's powerful vocal delivery, which can help you understand the rhythm and passion of the Italian language.
Key Vocabulary
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cuore /ˈkwɔːre/ A1 |
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sole /ˈsoːle/ A1 |
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tempo /ˈtɛmpo/ A2 |
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strade /ˈstraːde/ A2 |
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cielo /ˈtʃɛːlo/ A2 |
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cose /ˈkɔːze/ A2 |
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libro /ˈliːbro/ A2 |
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casa /ˈkaːza/ A1 |
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notte /ˈnɔtte/ A1 |
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luna /ˈluːna/ A1 |
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musica /ˈmuːzika/ A1 |
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vita /ˈviːta/ A1 |
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rabbia /ˈrab.bja/ B1 |
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tetto /ˈtet.to/ A2 |
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film /film/ A1 |
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fiori /ˈfjoːri/ A1 |
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luce /ˈluːtʃe/ A1 |
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voce /ˈvoːtʃe/ A1 |
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follia /folˈliːa/ B2 |
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disordine /dizorˈdine/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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E non conosco ancora bene il tuo deserto
➔ Present tense with 'conoscere' (to know)
➔ This sentence uses the **present tense** of 'conoscere' to describe a current state of knowing.
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Siamo i soli svegli in tutto l'universo
➔ Use of 'Siamo' (we are) in present tense to express existence
➔ The verb **Siamo** is the present tense form of '**essere**' (to be) used here to state a condition or existence.
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Dovrei telefonarti, dirti le cose che sento
➔ Use of the conditional **Dovrei** (should/might) to express obligation or hesitation
➔ The **Dovrei** form is the conditional present of 'dovere' (should/must), indicating obligation, suggestion, or hesitation.
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E ci siamo fottuti ancora una notte fuori un locale
➔ Use of the **passive reflexive** 'si siamo fottuti' to indicate an action done to ourselves
➔ The phrase **si siamo fottuti** is a reflexive construction, emphasizing that the subjects are 'messing up' or 'f*cked' themselves.
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Restiamo al buio avvolti solo dal suono della voce
➔ Use of **restiamo** (we stay) in present tense, combined with **avvolti** (wrapped) in the passive participle
➔ 'Restiamo' is the present tense form of 'restare' (to stay), and **avvolti** is a passive participle meaning 'wrapped' or 'enveloped'.
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E meno male Se questa è l'ultima
➔ Use of **Se** (if) at the beginning of a conditional clause
➔ 'Se' is a conjunction meaning 'if', used here to introduce a hypothetical or conditional statement.
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