Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the energetic world of 883 with "Tieni il tempo." This iconic Italian song, with its driving rhythm and encouraging lyrics, offers a powerful message of self-reliance and staying true to oneself amidst external pressures. Discover how to embrace your individuality and find your own beat through this timeless anthem.
Key Vocabulary
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città /t͡ʃitˈta/ A1 |
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gente /ˈd͡ʒɛnte/ A1 |
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giudicare /d͡ʒudiˈkare/ B1 |
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giorno /ˈd͡ʒorno/ A1 |
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strada /ˈstrada/ A1 |
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tempo /ˈtɛmpo/ A1 |
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gambe /ˈɡambe/ A1 |
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mani /ˈmani/ A1 |
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ritmo /ˈritmo/ A2 |
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muri /ˈmuri/ A2 |
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grigi /ˈɡrid͡ʒi/ A2 |
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colori /koˈlori/ A1 |
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testa /ˈtɛsta/ A1 |
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festa /ˈfɛsta/ A1 |
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balla /ˈballa/ A1 |
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credere /ˈkreːdere/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Devi solo credere che un giorno te ne andrai di quì
➔ Use of 'devi solo credere' to express necessity + infinitive
➔ The phrase 'devi solo credere' combines a modal verb for necessity, 'devi', with an infinitive 'credere' to indicate that one must believe.
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Tieni il tempo con le gambe e con le mani
➔ Imperative form 'tieni' used for giving commands or instructions
➔ The verb 'tieni' is in the imperative mood, used here to give an instruction or command to 'hold the tempo' with your legs and hands.
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Non c'è storia in questa città
➔ Use of 'non c'è' for negation of existence of an uncountable or abstract noun
➔ The phrase 'non c'è' is used to express that there is no 'story' in the city, with 'c'è' meaning 'there is' and 'non' negating it.
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Anche se non ci credi sono quasi belli per chi
➔ Subordinate clause with 'se' (if) expressing condition
➔ The phrase 'Anche se non ci credi' is a conditional clause meaning 'Even if you don't believe', setting a condition for the following statement.
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Faranno a gara se faremo un giro gli farai
➔ Use of future tense 'faranno' and conditional 'se faremo' with frequentative 'gli farai' (they will compete if we make a round)
➔ The verb 'faranno' is in the future tense, indicating an action that will happen. 'Se faremo' is a conditional clause meaning 'if we make a round'. 'Gli farai' is future tense expressing 'you will make them compete'.
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