Tanti Auguri

• By: Raffaella Carrà
• Album: Raffaella

Lyrics:

Grammar:

• Se per caso cadesse il mondo

  ➔ Type 2 Conditional Sentence (Hypothetical) and Imperfect Subjunctive

  ➔ This is a Type 2 conditional sentence, expressing a hypothetical or unlikely event in the present/future. "se" introduces the condition, and "cadesse" is the imperfect subjunctive of "cadere" (to fall). The structure is "se + **imperfetto congiuntivo**, **condizionale presente** (implied or omitted in this lyrical context)." "per caso" means "by chance."

• Io mi sposto un po' più in là

  ➔ Reflexive Verb and Comparative Adverb

  ➔ "mi sposto" is the first-person singular of the reflexive verb "spostarsi" (to move oneself). The reflexive pronoun "mi" indicates that the subject ("io") is also the object of the action. "più in là" means "further away," with "più" indicating comparison.

• Che di regole non ne ha

  ➔ Relative Pronoun and Partitive Particle "ne"

  ➔ "Che" is a relative pronoun referring to "cuore vagabondo" (wandering heart). "non ne ha" uses the partitive particle "ne" to refer back to "regole" (rules) previously mentioned or implied. It means "it doesn't have any of them" or "it has no rules." "Ne" replaces "di regole."

• Dove tu ti addormenterai

  ➔ Relative Adverb and Reflexive Verb in the Future Tense

  ➔ "Dove" (where) acts as a relative adverb, connecting the clause to the previous noun (implied "moquette"). "ti addormenterai" is the future tense of the reflexive verb "addormentarsi" (to fall asleep). "ti" is the reflexive pronoun for the second person singular.

• Com'è bello far l'amore da Trieste in giù

  ➔ Impersonal Expression and Infinitive as Subject

  ➔ "Com'è bello" is an exclamatory impersonal expression meaning "How beautiful it is." "far l'amore" (to make love) is an infinitive phrase acting as the subject of the sentence, expressing the action that is beautiful. "da... in giù" is an idiomatic phrase meaning "from... downwards/south."

• L'importante è farlo sempre con chi hai voglia tu

  ➔ Impersonal Adjective as Subject, Direct Object Pronoun with Infinitive, and Indefinite Relative Pronoun

  ➔ "L'importante" (the important thing) functions as a noun/subject. "farlo" is the infinitive "fare" (to do) combined with the direct object pronoun "lo" (it), referring back to "far l'amore." "con chi hai voglia tu" uses the indefinite relative pronoun "chi" (whoever/anyone who), combined with the idiomatic expression "avere voglia di" (to feel like/to want to).

• E se ti lascia lo sai che si fa

  ➔ Type 1 Conditional Sentence and Impersonal "si"

  ➔ "se ti lascia" is a Type 1 conditional clause, expressing a real possibility in the future ("if he/she leaves you"). "lo sai" means "you know it." "che si fa" uses the impersonal "si," which translates to "what one does" or "what is done." It conveys a general truth or common practice, acting as a kind of passive voice without specifying the agent.

• Trovi un altro più bello

  ➔ Implicit Imperative/Suggestion and Comparative Adjective

  ➔ Although "trovi" is formally a present indicative for "tu" (you find), in this context, especially following "lo sai che si fa," it functions as a strong suggestion or even a mild imperative ("You *should* find..."). "più bello" (more beautiful) is a comparative adjective.

• Ma per una che è già matta, tutto questo che vuoi che sia

  ➔ Subordinate Clause with "che", Adjective as Noun, and Subjunctive (after "che vuoi che")

  ➔ "che è già matta" is a relative clause modifying "una" (a woman/one). "matta" (crazy) is used here as an adjective functioning as a noun. "che vuoi che sia" is an idiomatic expression that literally means "what do you want it to be?" or "what do you expect it to be?", often used rhetorically to imply something is not a big deal. "sia" is the present subjunctive of "essere" (to be), used after expressions of wanting/desire (like "vuoi che").

• Tutti dicono che l'amore va a braccetto con la follia

  ➔ Subordinate Clause introduced by "che" and Idiomatic Expression

  ➔ "Tutti dicono che..." introduces a declarative subordinate clause stating what everyone says. The verb "dire" (to say) often introduces such clauses. "va a braccetto con" is an idiomatic expression meaning "goes hand in hand with" or "is closely associated with."