Lyrics & Translation
Discover the poignant lyrics and reggae rhythm of Loredana Bertè's "E la luna bussò." This 1979 hit, a landmark in Italian music for introducing reggae, offers a profound message about overcoming rejection and finding one's place. Learning Italian through this song allows you to connect with themes of resilience and authenticity, all wrapped in an unforgettable melody.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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luna /ˈluː.nə/ A1 |
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bussò /busˈso/ B1 |
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silenzio /siˈlɛnt͡sjo/ B1 |
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voce /ˈvo.tʃe/ A2 |
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tempo /ˈtɛm.po/ B1 |
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finestre /fiˈnɛ.stre/ B2 |
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mare /ˈma.re/ A2 |
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party /ˈpɑːr.ti/ B1 |
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cameriere /ka.meˈrje.re/ B2 |
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amore /aˈmo.re/ A2 |
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fortuna /forˈtu.na/ B2 |
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bisogno /biˈzo.ɲo/ B1 |
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ciglia /ˈtʃi.ʎa/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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E la luna bussò alle porte del buio
➔ Use of the definite article 'la' with feminine nouns.
➔ The phrase 'la luna' means 'the moon', with 'la' indicating a feminine singular noun.
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E la luna bussò dove c'era il silenzio
➔ Use of the imperfect tense 'c'era' to describe ongoing or background states.
➔ 'c'era' is the imperfect form of 'essere' (to be), used here to describe a continuous or background condition in the past.
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Ma una voce sguaiata disse 'Non è più tempo'
➔ Use of the present tense 'è' for stating facts.
➔ 'è' is the third person singular present indicative of 'essere' (to be), used here to state a fact.
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E allora giù senza bussare
➔ Use of the adverb 'senza' + infinitive to indicate manner or way of action.
➔ 'senza' means 'without', and when used with an infinitive verb, it indicates doing something without performing a specific action like 'bussare' (knock).
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Tra le ciglia di un bambino
➔ Prepositional phrase 'tra le ciglia di' indicating location or position.
➔ The phrase 'tra le ciglia di un bambino' means 'among the eyelashes of a child', indicating a delicate location.
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Per potersi addormentare
➔ Use of 'per' + reflexive verb to express purpose or goal.
➔ 'Per' means 'to' or 'in order to', and combined with a reflexive verb, it expresses purpose, such as 'to fall asleep'.
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