Lyrics & Translation
Learning Italian through Mahmood's “Rapide” offers a unique window into contemporary Italian music and colloquial language. The song's raw emotion and relatable narrative of a difficult relationship make the lyrics compelling. By exploring the song, learners can pick up modern phrases and expressions used to describe complex feelings and situations, all while enjoying a masterfully produced pop track.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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amare /aˈmaːre/ A2 |
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divertirmi /diverˈtirmi/ B1 |
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ficus /ˈfiːkəs/ C1 |
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cosa /ˈkɔːza/ A2 |
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scendere /ʃenˈdre/ B1 |
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rapide /ˈræpɪdɛ/ B2 |
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scalerò /skaleˈrɔ/ B2 |
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perdonerò /perdoˈnɛro/ B2 |
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cadrò /kadˈrɔ/ B2 |
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mi /mi/ A1 |
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penso /ˈpɛnsɔ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Puoi stare ore a chiedermi
➔ Modal verb + infinitive (puoi + stare)
➔ Using the modal verb "puoi" (you can) + "stare" (to stay) to express possibility or permission.
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Mi amo solo quando veniamo
➔ Reflexive pronoun + present tense verb (Mi amo)
➔ Using reflexive pronoun "Mi" with the verb "amare" (to love) in present tense to indicate the subject's own action.
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Dimmi cazzo ne sai di me?
➔ Imperative + pronoun + phrase + question structure
➔ Using the imperative form "Dimmi" (tell me) + question with pronoun "ne" and the phrase "sai di me" (know about me).
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Sarà un po' strano
➔ Future tense + adjective (Sarà + adjectivo)
➔ Using "Sarà" (will be) with an adjective to describe a potential or uncertain state in the future.
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Le vedo scendere
➔ Direct object pronoun + verb in present tense (Le vedo)
➔ Using the direct object pronoun "Le" (to her) + form of "vedere" (to see) in present tense, meaning "I see them" (feminine plural).
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Che scalerò, scalerò, scalerai, scalerò
➔ Futuro simple tense with repetition for emphasis (scalerò, scalerò, scalerai, scalerò)
➔ Using the simple future tense "scalerò" (I will climb) repeated multiple times with " scalerai" (you will climb) for rhythmic or emphatic effect.
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Nelle tue rapide non cadrò
➔ Prepositional phrase + negative future tense (non cadrò)
➔ Using a prepositional phrase "Nelle tue rapide" (in your rapids) + negative future tense "non cadrò" (I will not fall) to express determination not to fall into a danger or trap.
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