Lyrics & Translation
Discover the heartfelt struggles within Emma's "L'amore non mi basta," a poignant exploration of love's limitations. This pop-rock ballad, inspired by Pink's "Try," showcases raw emotion and provides a window into understanding Italian sentiments about love and relationships, offering rich lyrical insights for language learners.
Key Vocabulary
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istruzioni /istriˈtsjɔːni/ B2 |
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meccanismo /mekaˈnis.mo/ B2 |
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scusa /ˈskuːza/ A2 |
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visco /ˈvisko/ B1 |
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scusa /ˈskuːza/ A2 |
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pensiero /penˈsjɛro/ B1 |
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meccanismo /mekaˈnis.mo/ B2 |
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presentarmi /prezɛnˈtar.mi/ B2 |
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scusa /ˈskuːza/ A2 |
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vita /ˈviːta/ A1 |
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sconfitta /skonˈfit.ta/ B2 |
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promessa /proˈmɛs.sa/ B2 |
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volta /ˈvɔl.ta/ A2 |
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strada /ˈstraː.da/ A2 |
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sconfitta /skonˈfit.ta/ B2 |
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giusta /ˈdʒust.a/ A2 |
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dono /ˈdoː.no/ A2 |
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egoista /ɛˈɡo.ista/ B1 |
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passa /ˈpas.sa/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Se ci fossero istruzioni per spiegare il meccanismo...
➔ Hypothetical Period (Periodo Ipotetico) - Type 2: Imperfect Subjunctive + Conditional Present
➔ Uses the imperfect subjunctive ('ci fossero') to express a hypothetical or unreal condition in the present or future. The conditional present ('...') expresses the consequence.
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Quella vita che mi hai tolto, quella di cui non mi pento
➔ Relative Pronouns ('che', 'di cui')
➔ 'Che' introduces a relative clause referring to 'vita'. 'Di cui' also introduces a relative clause, but indicates possession or belonging, translating to 'of which' or 'about which'.
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essendo loro una corrente, io tempesta e paravento, paravento.
➔ Gerund (essendo) and metaphor
➔ The gerund 'essendo' (being) indicates a simultaneous action or state, linking their behavior ('a corrente') to her contrasting nature ('tempesta e paravento'). The sentence uses metaphor to contrast their passive nature with her active and protective roles.
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Conta lento, molto lento voltati, guarda in faccia chi ti lascia, scordami.
➔ Imperative Mood (Conta, voltati, guarda, scordami)
➔ The imperative mood is used to give direct commands or instructions.
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Eravamo il nostro eterno, il nostro pane quotidiano.
➔ Imperfect Tense (eravamo) to describe a continuous or habitual state in the past.
➔ The imperfect tense 'eravamo' describes what they used to be to each other - their eternity and daily bread, implying constancy and routine.
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Ma farò la cosa giusta, perché sono disonesta.
➔ Future Simple (farò) and Causal Clause (perché)
➔ 'Farò' expresses a future action. 'Perché' introduces the reason or justification for that action.
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Che ne è stato delle frasi "Ci sarò comunque vada"?
➔ Past Compound Tense ('è stato') and Future Simple in subordinate clause
➔ 'Che ne è stato' means 'what has become of'. 'Ci sarò comunque vada' uses the future simple to express a promise or intention regardless of what happens. The sentence structure emphasizes the contrast between past promises and the present situation.
Album: Fortuna
L'Amore Non Mi Basta
Emma
Amami
Emma
Il Paradiso Non Esiste
Emma
Quando Le Canzoni Finiranno
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Arriverà L'Amore
Emma
L'Isola
Emma
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L'Amore Non Mi Basta
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Amami
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Ora O Mai Più
Don Joe, Emma
Il Paradiso Non Esiste
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Quando Le Canzoni Finiranno
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Arriverà L'Amore
Emma
L'Isola
Emma
Effetto Domino
Emma
Mi Parli Piano
Emma
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