Cuore – Bilingual Lyrics Italian/English

• By: Rita Pavone

Lyrics & Translation

Unlock the beauty of the Italian language through Rita Pavone's iconic 1963 hit, "Cuore" (Heart). This song offers a clear and heartfelt narrative about the complexities of love and suffering, making it an excellent entry point for language learners. Its catchy melody and emotional lyrics provide an immersive way to grasp common Italian expressions related to feelings, relationships, and daily life. What makes it special is its enduring popularity and Rita Pavone's charismatic delivery, which perfectly encapsulates the vibrant Italian pop scene of the 1960s. By listening and analyzing the lyrics, you'll not only enhance your vocabulary but also gain insight into Italian culture and emotional expression.

[English]

My heart, you are suffering

What can I do for you?

I have fallen in love

For you, there is no peace, no, no

In the world

If I laugh and, and if I cry

Only you share with me

Every tear, every heartbeat

Every moment of love

I am living with you

My first torments

My first happiness

Since, since I met him

For me, for me there is no more peace

I care for him, you know

You know, a world of good and

And you beat inside of me

With every little, with every tender

Feeling of love

Every day I know it more and more, ah

You will suffer more and more, you, you, you, you

Oh my poor heart, oh my poor heart

You will suffer more, every day more

Every day, every day more, more, more

With every little, with every tender

Feeling of love

Every day I know it more and more, ah

You will suffer more and more, you, you, you, you

Oh my poor heart, oh my poor heart

...

[Italian]

Mio cuore tu stai soffrendo

Cosa posso fare per te?

Mi sono innamorata

Per te pace no, no, non c'è

Al mondo

Se rido e, e se piango

E solo tu dividi con me

Ogni lacrima, ogni palpito

Ogni attimo d'amor

Sto vivendo con te

I miei primi tormenti

Le mie prime felicità

Da, da quando l'ho conosciuto

Per me, per me più pace non c'è

Io gli voglio bene, sai

Sai, un mondo di bene e

E tu batti dentro di me

Ad ogni piccola, ad ogni tenera

Sensazione d'amor

Ogni giorno lo so sempre più, ah

Sempre di più tu, tu, tu, tu soffrirai

Oh mio povero cuor, oh mio povero cuor

Soffrirai di più, ogni giorno di più

Ogni giorno, ogni giorno di piú, di piú, di piú

Ad ogni piccola, ad ogni tenera

Sensazione d'amor

Ogni giorno lo so sempre più, ah

Sempre di più tu, tu, tu, tu soffrirai

Oh mio povero cuor, oh mio povero cuor

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cuore /ˈkwoːre/ A2	noun - heart
soffrendo /sofˈfrɛndɔ/ B1	verb - suffering
innamorata /inːaˌmoːˈraːta/ B1	adjective - in love, loving
pace /ˈpaːtʃe/ A2	noun - peace, calm
prima /ˈpriːma/ A2	adjective - first, primary
felicità /feliˈtʃiːta/ B1	noun - happiness
conoscere /konoˈʃɛːre/ B1	verb - to know, to meet
bene /ˈbɛne/ A2	adverb - well, good
battito /batˈtiːto/ B1	noun - heartbeat, beat
sensazione /sensatsjˈoːne/ B2	noun - sensation, feeling
più /pju/ A1	adverb - more
soffrirai /sofˈfiri/ B2	verb - will suffer
povero /ˈpoveːro/ A2	adjective - poor, unfortunate

Key Grammar Structures

• Cosa posso fare per te?

  ➔ Use of the modal verb 'posso' to express ability or possibility.

  ➔ 'Posso' is the first person singular of 'potere', meaning 'can' or 'may'.

• Ogni lacrima, ogni palpito

  ➔ Use of 'ogni' as a determiner meaning 'every' to denote totality or universality.

  ➔ 'Ogni' functions as a determiner to specify each individual item within a group.

• Soffrirai di più, ogni giorno di più

  ➔ Use of the futuro semplice tense 'soffrirai' to denote an action in the future.

  ➔ 'Soffrirai' is the second person singular of the verb 'soffrire' in the future tense, meaning 'you will suffer'.

• Sto vivendo con te

  ➔ Use of the present continuous tense 'sto vivendo' to describe an ongoing action.

  ➔ 'Sto vivendo' is the first person singular of 'stare' + gerund, meaning 'I am living'.