Lyrics & Translation
Discover the powerful Italian song "Guerriero" by Marco Mengoni, a deeply emotional anthem of protection and resilience. Learning the lyrics of this song offers a profound insight into themes of love, loyalty, and inner strength, all expressed through Mengoni's compelling vocal performance.
Key Vocabulary
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elevo /eˈleːvo/ B2 |
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spada /ˈspada/ B1 |
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alto /ˈalto/ A2 |
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verso /ˈvɛrso/ B2 |
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giuro /ˈdʒuːro/ B2 |
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roccia /ˈrɔt.tʃa/ B2 |
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contro /ˈkon.tro/ A2 |
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fuego /ˈfwɛ.ɡo/ B2 |
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gelo /ˈdʒɛ.lo/ B2 |
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cima /ˈtʃi.ma/ B2 |
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attenderò /at.tenˈdɛro/ B2 |
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predoni /preˈdoːni/ B2 |
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mari /ˈma.ri/ A2 |
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gioia /ˈdʒɔː.ʝa/ B1 |
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gloria /ˈɡlɔː.ɾja/ B2 |
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lotterò /lɔtˈtɛro/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Elevo questa spada alta verso il cielo
➔ Verb conjugation (present tense), Direct object placement
➔ The verb "Elevo" (I raise) is in the first person singular present tense. Italian, unlike English, often omits the subject pronoun. The direct object "questa spada" (this sword) precedes the phrase "alta verso il cielo" (high towards the sky).
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Giuro sarò roccia contro il fuoco e il gelo
➔ Future tense (sarò), Conditional clause (implied)
➔ "Sarò" is the first-person singular future tense of "essere" (to be). The sentence implies a conditional: "If needed, I will be rock...".
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Ti difenderò da incubi e tristezze
➔ Future tense (difenderò), Preposition 'da' with function
➔ "Difenderò" is the first-person singular future tense of "difendere" (to defend). The preposition "da" here indicates protection *from* something: defending *from* nightmares and sadness.
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E ti abbraccerò per darti forza sempre
➔ Future tense (abbraccerò), Purpose clause (per + infinitive)
➔ "Abbraccerò" is the first-person singular future tense of "abbracciare" (to hug). "Per darti forza" is a clause expressing purpose: I will hug you *in order to* give you strength.
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Per vedere il mondo oltre quelle alture
➔ Purpose clause (per + infinitive), Demonstrative adjective
➔ "Per vedere" is a purpose clause (to see). "Quelle alture" (those heights) uses the demonstrative adjective "quelle" to point out specific heights.
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Non temere nulla io sarò al tuo fianco
➔ Imperative (temere), Future tense (sarò), Prepositional phrase
➔ "Temere" is the infinitive form of "to fear." The imperative is formed by using the infinitive preceded by "non" for the second-person singular informal negative imperative. "Sarò" is future tense. "Al tuo fianco" is a prepositional phrase meaning "at your side."
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