Lyrics & Translation
Explore the evocative lyrics of "Gente di mare" by Umberto Tozzi and Raf, a song that contrasts the grounded nature of "people of the plain" with the boundless freedom of the "people of the sea." Through its melodic storytelling, you can gain insight into themes of wanderlust and the allure of the ocean, offering a poetic reflection on different ways of life.
Key Vocabulary
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gente /ˈdʒɛnte/ A2 |
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mare /ˈmaːre/ A1 |
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libertà /liberˈta/ B1 |
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paura /paˈura/ A2 |
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profondità /profonˈdita/ B2 |
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nostalgia /nɔsˈtalʤia/ B2 |
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prigionieri /priʤoˈnjɛri/ B2 |
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città /tʃitˈta/ A1 |
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sguardo /ˈsguardo/ B1 |
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pensieri /penˈsjɛri/ B1 |
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grande /ˈɡrande/ A2 |
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torna /ˈtornə/ A2 |
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fermiamo /ferˈmjaːmo/ B1 |
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idea /iˈdɛa/ A2 |
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lontana /lonˈtana/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Che se ne va
➔ This is a relative clause with a pronoun 'che' referring to 'gente di mare,' expressing 'who/whoever goes away.'
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Dove gli pare
➔ This phrase uses the verb 'pare' (seems/appears) in the present tense, with 'dove' meaning 'where,' indicating unspecified movement or location.
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Viviamo sempre di oggi e di ieri
➔ This sentence uses the present tense of 'vivere' (to live) with 'sempre' (always) and a prepositional phrase 'di' (of/about) followed by 'oggi e ieri' (today and yesterday).
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Inchiodati dalla realtà
➔ This phrase uses the passive participle 'inchiodati' (nailed/fastened) with the preposition 'da' (by) indicating the agent 'dalla realtà' (by reality).
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Portandoci i pensieri alla deriva
➔ This phrase uses the gerund 'portando' (bringing/leading) with the pronoun 'ci' (us/ourselves) as an indirect object, and 'alla deriva' indicating 'adrift' or 'away.'
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Che se ne va
➔ This phrase forms a relative clause with 'che' (that/who), followed by 'se ne va,' which is a reflexive verb 'andarsene' in the present tense, meaning 'to go away.'
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