Lyrics & Translation
“Il muro del suono” by Ligabue is a powerful Italian rock ballad that delves into themes of social critique and hope. Learning Italian through this song allows you to grasp vocabulary related to justice, societal issues, and human emotions, all while experiencing Ligabue's distinctive narrative songwriting and classic rock style. The song's direct lyrics and impactful message make it a compelling piece for language learners, offering insights into contemporary Italian concerns and artistic expression.
Key Vocabulary
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occhi /ˈɔkki/ A2 |
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muro /ˈmuːro/ A2 |
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suono /ˈswɔːno/ A2 |
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democrazia /demoˈkraːtsja/ B1 |
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giustizia /dʒusˈtiːtsja/ B1 |
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sentenza /senˈtʃɛntsa/ B2 |
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avvocato /avvoˈkaːto/ B2 |
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muro /ˈmuːro/ A2 |
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silenzio /siˈlɛnt͡sjo/ B1 |
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luce /ˈluːt͡ʃe/ A2 |
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pistola /pisˈtɔːla/ B1 |
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sangue /ˈsaŋɡwe/ B2 |
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carestia /kaˈrɛstja/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Sotto gli occhi da sempre distratti del mondo
➔ Present participle used as an adjective.
➔ The phrase "distratti" describes the eyes, indicating they are distracted.
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la giustizia che ti aspetti è uguale per tutti
➔ Relative clause.
➔ The clause "che ti aspetti" provides more information about "la giustizia".
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C'è qualcuno che può rompere il muro del suono
➔ Impersonal construction with 'c'è'.
➔ The phrase indicates the existence of someone who can break the wall of sound.
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chi doveva pagare non ha mai pagato
➔ Past perfect tense.
➔ The phrase indicates that those who were supposed to pay never did.
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il cerino sfregato nel buio fa più luce di quanto vediamo
➔ Comparative structure.
➔ The phrase compares the light from the match to what we see.
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la pallottola è in canna
➔ Idiomatic expression.
➔ The phrase means that the bullet is ready to be fired.
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chi visse sperando e chi disperando
➔ Parallel structure.
➔ The phrase uses parallelism to contrast those who lived with hope and despair.
Album: Mondovisione
Same Singer
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