Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of Italian music with Ghali's hit song "Habibi"! This track offers a fantastic opportunity to learn Italian, as its lyrics convey universal themes of love and companionship through relatable, everyday scenarios. With its catchy melody and heartfelt message, "Habibi" makes language learning engaging and enjoyable, providing insights into Italian culture through contemporary music. You'll grasp common phrases and emotional expressions while experiencing the unique blend of rap and pop that defines Ghali's style.
In other cities across Europe
Holding her from behind, mixing the aroma
While she cooks something tasty
Drinking red wine
Watching documentaries, yeah
About the universe and how it works
It's Carlito's way
But with a happy ending
Like going to paradise
Without dying
It’s a rose without thorns
Fuck negative energies
Among your friends, there are spies
In defiance of those who say it
Ah, Willy Willy
Ah, Nari Nari
We’re smoking up the mess
Drinking our problems
Give me a round of applause with your feet
Now that I'm still standing
Here they don’t listen when you're thirsty
They’re all over you when you drink
Habibi
Habibi, habibi, habibi
Habibi, habibi, habibi
Habibi
Habibi
Sorry, bras la3jouza
But I swear, I swear, I swear
When I come home late, you’re my excuse
You’re my refuge if this door is closed
I wanted to be a pilot
Fly high
But in these years of flying
I don't want to be alone, no
And so, hostess
I’m dirty here, yeah
Don’t leave me like this, no
In front of everyone like this, hey
You’ve always been my lucid dream
I’ve always wanted your number
That you’d be my babysitter
That you’d be the remedial teacher
It’s been weeks I’ve been trying to call you
You make the wrong move, post photos with your dog
Write and say he's your only love
That’s not right, baby, that’s not right (You shouldn’t do that, hey)
Ah, Willy Willy
Ah, Nari Nari
We’re smoking up the mess
Drinking our problems
Give me a round of applause with your feet
Now that I'm still standing
Here they don’t listen when you’re thirsty
They’re all over you when you drink
Habibi
Habibi, habibi, habibi
Habibi, habibi, habibi
Habibi
Habibi
Key Vocabulary
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fumare /fuˈma.re/ A2 |
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città /tʃitˈta/ A1 |
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vino /ˈvi.no/ A1 |
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problemi /proˈble.mi/ B1 |
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sogno /ˈsoɲ.ɲo/ B1 |
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amici /aˈmi.tʃi/ A2 |
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cucina /kuˈtʃi.na/ A2 |
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rosa /ˈro.za/ A1 |
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fine /fi.ne/ B1 |
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spie /ˈspi.e/ B2 |
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porta /ˈpor.ta/ A2 |
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energia /e.neˈdʒi.a/ B2 |
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problema /proˈble.ma/ B1 |
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applauso /apˈplau.zo/ B2 |
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bambino /bamˈbi.no/ A1 |
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numero /ˈnu.me.ro/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Mi piace fumare con lei della flora
➔ Use of 'piace' to express liking something.
➔ 'Piace' comes from the verb 'piacere', which is used to indicate liking or pleasure in doing or experiencing something.
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Volevo fare il pilota
➔ Use of imperfect tense 'volevo' to express a past desire.
➔ 'Volevo' is the imperfect tense of 'volere' (to want), indicating a past intention or desire.
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Scrivi e dici che è il tuo unico amore
➔ Use of 'scrivi' and 'dici' in the present tense to describe ongoing actions.
➔ 'Scrivi' is the present tense of 'scrivere' (to write), and 'dici' is the present tense of 'dire' (to say), both indicating ongoing actions.
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Ti stanno addosso quando bevi
➔ Use of 'stanno' from 'stare' to form present continuous with reflexive pronoun to describe ongoing state.
➔ 'Stanno' is the third person plural of 'stare' (to stay, to be), used with reflexive pronouns to indicate an ongoing state or action.
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Fammi un applauso con i piedi
➔ Imperative form 'Fammi' from 'fare' + direct object pronoun to give a command or request.
➔ 'Fammi' combines the imperative form of 'fare' (to do, to make) with the object pronoun 'mi' (to me), creating a friendly command.
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Ti stanno addosso quando bevi
➔ Use of 'stanno' from 'stare' with reflexive construction to describe a persistent state.
➔ 'Stanno' is the third person plural of 'stare', used here with the reflexive pronoun to indicate an ongoing state when 'they' are drinking.
