Lyrics & Translation
Explore the enduring impact of Francesco De Gregori's "Generale." This 1978 folk-rock ballad offers a powerful narrative about the human cost of war and the complex emotions of returning home. Through its evocative lyrics and melancholic melody, the song provides insight into post-war reflections and the artist's personal journey back to music, making it a significant piece of Italian songwriting.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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generale /dʒeneˈraːle/ B1 |
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collina /kolˈliːna/ A2 |
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notte /ˈnɔtte/ A1 |
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contadina /kontaˈdiːna/ B1 |
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tramonto /traˈmonto/ B1 |
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bambina /bamˈbiːna/ A1 |
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figli /ˈfiʎʎi/ A1 |
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mondo /ˈmondo/ A1 |
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soldati /solˈdaːti/ A2 |
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stazione /statˈtsjoːne/ A2 |
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treno /ˈtrɛːno/ A1 |
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sole /ˈsoːle/ A1 |
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guerra /ˈɡwɛrra/ A2 |
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nemico /neˈmiːko/ B1 |
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silenzio /siˈlɛntsjo/ B1 |
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funghi /ˈfuŋɡi/ A2 |
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natale /naˈtaːle/ A2 |
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bambini /bamˈbiːni/ A1 |
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stelle /ˈstɛlle/ A1 |
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lacrime /ˈlakrime/ B1 |
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senso /ˈsɛnso/ B1 |
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amore /aˈmoːre/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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E in mezzo al prato c'è una contadina
➔ Use of 'c'è' (there is) to indicate existence
➔ 'c'è' is the contraction of 'ci è', used to state the existence of something or someone in a specific place.
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Che la guerra è bella anche se fa male
➔ Use of 'anche se' (even if) to introduce concession
➔ 'anche se' means 'even if' and is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or qualifies the main clause.
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Il nemico è scappato, è vinto, è battuto
➔ Use of the passato prossimo tense to describe completed actions
➔ 'è scappato', 'è vinto', 'è battuto' are all in passato prossimo, indicating these actions are completed in the past.
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Dietro la collina non c'è più nessuno
➔ Negative form of 'c'è' (there is) using 'non c'è più' to mean 'there is no more'
➔ 'non c'è più' means 'there is no more' or 'nobody is there anymore', emphasizing the absence of people.
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Tra due minuti è quasi giorno, è quasi casa
➔ Use of 'è quasi' (almost) to indicate near approximation
➔ 'è quasi' means 'almost' or 'nearly', used to express that something is very close to a certain time or place.
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