– Bilingual Lyrics Italian/English

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw, conversational English of a post-breakup dialogue with Gotye and Kimbra's global hit. You will learn natural, emotional phrasing for recounting past events and expressing complicated feelings of regret and estrangement. The song's clear, back-and-forth structure makes it an excellent resource for understanding how English speakers express two sides of a complex emotional story. Listen for the shift in tone and the use of common phrases like 'cut me off' and 'hung up on' to build your intermediate English vocabulary.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Cusamanos ku-sa-ma-nos B2	noun - A family name, likely Italian origin.
Bermuda bərˈmuːdə B1	noun - A British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean.
golf ɡɒlf A2	noun - A game played with clubs and a ball.
Italy ˈɪtəli A2	noun - A country in Southern Europe.
beautiful ˈbjuːtɪfəl A2	adjective - Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
principles ˈprɪnsəpl̩z B2	noun - Fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
surgery ˈsɜːrdʒəri B1	noun - The branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of diseases, injuries, and deformities by operation.
student ˈstjuːdənt A2	noun - A person who is studying at a school or college.
exchange ɪkˈstʃeɪndʒ B1	noun - The act of giving one thing and receiving another in return.
dentist ˈdentɪst A2	noun - A person qualified to treat diseases and other conditions of the teeth and gums.
root ruːt B1	noun - The part of a tooth below the gum line.
canal kəˈnæl B1	noun - A passage for water or, in dentistry, a passage within a tooth.
biancheria bjanˈkeːrja B2	noun - Laundry, linens.
say seɪ A1	verb - To utter words.
bringing ˈbrɪŋɪŋ A2	verb - To carry or take something to a place.

Key Grammar Structures

• Is this yours? Found in the yard.

  ➔ Present Perfect Passive (Found)

  ➔ The verb 'found' is in the Present Perfect Passive, indicating an action completed in the past with no specified agent.

• Thought the Cusamanos were away.

  ➔ Past Continuous (were away)

  ➔ The Past Continuous ('were away') describes an ongoing action in the past.

• You're from Italy, aren't you?

  ➔ Tag Question

  ➔ A tag question ('aren't you?') is added to a statement to seek confirmation.

• My English is beautiful.

  ➔ Adjective Usage

  ➔ The adjective 'beautiful' describes the quality of the English spoken.

• I'm a student. I'm here as a part on exchange program between our two countries.

  ➔ Present Simple + Present Continuous

  ➔ Present Simple ('I'm a student') describes a permanent state, while Present Continuous ('I'm here') describes a temporary situation.