Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of Italian language and culture through Domenico Modugno's timeless hit, "Nel blu dipinto di blu," affectionately known as "Volare." This song is a masterclass in evocative imagery and passionate expression, offering learners a joyful entry point into Italian vocabulary and idiomatic phrases, especially those conveying freedom and emotion. Its simple yet powerful lyrics, combined with a soaring melody, make it incredibly memorable and a fantastic tool for practicing pronunciation and understanding the poetic beauty of Italian. Discover why this iconic track captured hearts worldwide and remains a beloved anthem of joy and imagination.
Key Vocabulary
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sogno /ˈsoɲɲo/ A2 |
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blu /blu/ A1 |
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felice /feˈli.tʃe/ A2 |
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volare /voˈla.re/ B1 |
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cielo /ˈtʃɛ.lo/ A2 |
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musica /ˈmu.zi.ka/ A2 |
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voce /ˈvo.tʃe/ B1 |
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luna /ˈlu.na/ A2 |
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stelle /ˈstɛl.le/ A2 |
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alto /ˈal.to/ B1 |
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mondo /ˈmon.do/ A2 |
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rapito /raˈpi.to/ B2 |
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improvviso /im.proˈvvi.zo/ B1 |
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stare /ˈsta.re/ A2 |
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continuare /kon.tiˈnua.re/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Penso che un sogno così non ritorni mai più
➔ Subjunctive mood
➔ The phrase "non ritorni" uses the subjunctive mood to express doubt or uncertainty about the return of a dream.
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Mi dipingevo le mani e la faccia di blu
➔ Imperfect tense
➔ The verb "dipingevo" is in the imperfect tense, indicating an ongoing action in the past.
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E volavo volavo felice più in alto del sole ed ancora più su
➔ Repetition for emphasis
➔ The repetition of "volavo" emphasizes the joy and freedom of flying.
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Mentre il mondo pian piano spariva lontano laggiù
➔ While clause
➔ The clause "Mentre il mondo spariva" indicates simultaneous actions, showing the world disappearing while the speaker is flying.
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Ma io continuo a sognare negli occhi tuoi belli
➔ Present continuous tense
➔ The phrase "continuo a sognare" uses the present continuous tense to express an ongoing action of dreaming.
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Che sono blu come un cielo trapunto di stelle
➔ Simile
➔ The phrase "come un cielo trapunto di stelle" uses a simile to compare the beauty of the eyes to a starry sky.
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La tua voce è una musica dolce che suona per me
➔ Relative clause
➔ The clause "che suona per me" is a relative clause that provides additional information about the noun "musica".
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