Lyrics & Translation
Explore Italian pop music with Francesca Michielin's vibrant song, "Vulcano." This track offers a chance to learn emotional expression in Italian, using the powerful metaphor of a volcano. Experience the blend of urban pop and tropical house while diving into themes of love, risk, and personal explosion.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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volontà /vɔ.lonˈtà/ B1 |
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cuore /ˈkwɔː.re/ A2 |
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vertigine /ver.tiˈdʒiː.ne/ B2 |
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cose /ˈkɔː.ze/ A2 |
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fuoco /ˈfwɔː.ko/ A2 |
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mare /ˈma.re/ A2 |
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corso /ˈkɔːr.so/ B1 |
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notte /ˈnɔt.te/ A2 |
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lampione /lamˈpjo.ne/ B1 |
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stella /ˈstɛl.la/ A2 |
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mare /ˈma.re/ A2 |
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paura /ˈpa.u.ra/ B2 |
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mondo /ˈmon.do/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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E capire se è vero / Questo cuore che pulsa
➔ Subjunctive Mood (Congiuntivo)
➔ The phrase "capire se è vero" uses the subjunctive mood (è). The subjunctive is used to express doubt, uncertainty, wishes, or possibilities. Here, the speaker is trying to understand whether something is true, introducing an element of uncertainty. The verb 'essere' (to be) is conjugated in the subjunctive mood (present tense, 3rd person singular).
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Come il volume che / Si alza e contiene il mare
➔ Relative Clause with 'che'
➔ The phrase "Come il volume che Si alza" uses a relative clause introduced by 'che' (that/which). 'Che' here refers back to 'volume', acting as the subject of the verb 'si alza'. It connects and provides additional information about the noun (volume).
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E capire se vale / Scottarsi davvero
➔ Infinitive as a Noun (Scottarsi)
➔ Here, "Scottarsi" (to get burned) is used as a noun. The phrase is asking whether "getting burned for real" is worth it. Using an infinitive in this way is a common way to express a concept or action as a thing in Italian.
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C'è il bar dell'indiano, profuma di te
➔ Use of 'di' to express 'of/about/with'
➔ The phrase "profuma di te" uses "di" to indicate what the bar smells of. "Di" can be used to show possession, origin, material, or qualities. Here it shows a quality – the smell.
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La paura di vagare per troppo tempo a vuoto
➔ Prepositional phrase with "a" expressing manner
➔ In the phrase "a vuoto", the preposition "a" indicates the manner in which the action is done. "A vuoto" means "in vain" or "empty". It describes how the wandering would be done (fruitlessly). This use of "a" is quite common to express manner or condition.
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