Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the energetic world of Lariss's "Epana" and discover the rhythm that captivated audiences across Europe! This dance-pop anthem is a perfect introduction to the fusion of Latin and electronic sounds, offering a fun and carefree experience for language learners to explore .
Key Vocabulary
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desire /dɪˈzaɪər/ B1 |
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fire /ˈfaɪər/ A2 |
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spy /spaɪ/ B1 |
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suppose /səˈpoʊz/ B1 |
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shake /ʃeɪk/ A2 |
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fly /flaɪ/ A2 |
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feel /fiːl/ A1 |
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right /raɪt/ A1 |
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high /haɪ/ A1 |
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corazón /koɾaˈθon/ (Spain) /koɾaˈson/ (Latin America) A1 |
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ritmo /ˈritmo/ A2 |
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querer /keˈɾeɾ/ A1 |
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disfrutar /disfɾuˈtaɾ/ A2 |
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vacío /baˈθio/ (Spain) /baˈsio/ (Latin America) B1 |
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llenar /ʎeˈnaɾ/ A2 |
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papi /ˈpapi/ A2 |
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dar /daɾ/ A1 |
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decir /deˈθiɾ/ (Spain) /deˈsiɾ/ (Latin America) A1 |
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pedir /peˈðiɾ/ A2 |
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contar /konˈtaɾ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I suppose I wanna spy
➔ Informal contraction 'wanna' (want to + infinitive)
➔ ''Wanna'' is an informal spoken contraction of 'want to'. It is commonly used in casual speech but should be avoided in formal writing. The structure is 'want to' + base form of the verb (infinitive), e.g., 'I want to go' becomes 'I wanna go'. Here, 'I want to spy'.
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But you're giving me the fire
➔ Present Continuous tense
➔ The ''Present Continuous'' (be + verb-ing) is used to describe an action that is happening at the moment of speaking or an ongoing activity. Here, 'you are giving' indicates an action that is currently in progress.
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When misses so much desire every day
➔ Simple Present (third person singular) + Quantifier 'so much'
➔ The ''Simple Present'' tense is used for habitual actions or general truths. The verb 'misses' is in the third person singular form. ''So much'' is a quantifier used to express a large quantity of an uncountable noun ('desire' here).
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Epana mi corazón mi ritmo
➔ Spanish possessive adjectives 'mi'
➔ In Spanish, ''mi'' is a possessive adjective meaning 'my'. It always precedes the noun it modifies. Unlike English, it does not change based on the gender or number of the possessor, but it does change if the noun is plural ('mis'). Here, 'mi corazón' (my heart) and 'mi ritmo' (my rhythm) both use the singular form.
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Epana yo quiero disfrutar
➔ Spanish verb 'querer' + infinitive
➔ In Spanish, similar to English, many verbs can be followed directly by an infinitive (the base form of a verb, often ending in -ar, -er, or -ir). ''Querer'' means 'to want', and 'disfrutar' means 'to enjoy'. So, 'yo quiero disfrutar' translates to 'I want to enjoy'.
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Quiero que cuentes conmigo
➔ Spanish Subjunctive mood with 'querer que'
➔ In Spanish, verbs expressing desire, emotion, doubt, or subjective opinions often trigger the ''subjunctive mood'' in the dependent clause introduced by 'que'. ''Quiero que'' (I want that...) is a classic example. 'Cuentes' is the subjunctive form of 'contar' (to count) for 'tú'. 'Contar con' means 'to count on' someone.
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Tengo un vacío que solo tú puedes llenar
➔ Spanish relative pronoun 'que'
➔ ''Que'' is a very common ''relative pronoun'' in Spanish, equivalent to 'that', 'which', or 'who/whom' in English. It introduces a relative clause that provides more information about the noun preceding it ('un vacío' - a void). Here, it specifies what kind of void it is.
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Shake shake shake it off now
➔ Imperative verb + Phrasal verb 'shake off'
➔ The verb ''Shake'' is used here in the imperative form, giving a command or instruction. ''Shake off'' is a phrasal verb, meaning to get rid of something, especially something unwanted (like negativity, problems, or dirt). The repetition emphasizes the action.
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Oye papi
➔ Spanish imperative verb 'Oye'
➔ ''Oye'' is the informal singular imperative form of the verb 'oír' (to hear). In casual Spanish, it's widely used as an interjection to get someone's attention, similar to 'Hey!', 'Listen!', or 'Excuse me!' in English.
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Ven acá yo te lo digo
➔ Spanish imperative 'Ven' + Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns
➔ ''Ven'' is the informal singular imperative form of 'venir' (to come). ''Te'' is an indirect object pronoun (to/for you), and ''lo'' is a direct object pronoun (it). When both are used, the indirect pronoun comes before the direct pronoun. This combination is common in Spanish.
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