Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw and resilient world of Italian hip hop with Ernia's "Vivo." This powerful track from his triple-platinum album "Gemelli" is a masterclass in emotional lyricism, offering a vivid exploration of overcoming life's adversities. Learning Italian through "Vivo" will not only expose you to contemporary Italian rap but also to impactful expressions of perseverance and self-discovery, making it a truly special and relatable listen.
Key Vocabulary
| Vocabulary | Meanings | 
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| vivo /ˈvi.vo/A1 | 
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| cuore /ˈkwɔ.re/A2 | 
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| sparare /spaˈra.re/B1 | 
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| cambiare /kamˈbja.re/B1 | 
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| sfiga /ˈsfi.ɡa/B2 | 
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| amore /aˈmo.re/A2 | 
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| paura /paˈu.ra/B1 | 
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| santo /ˈsan.to/B2 | 
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| amico /aˈmi.ko/A1 | 
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| grida /ˈɡri.da/B1 | 
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| sogni /ˈsoɲ.ɲi/B2 | 
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| vita /ˈvi.ta/A1 | 
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| alba /ˈal.ba/B1 | 
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| sorrisi /soˈrri.zi/B2 | 
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| odore /oˈdo.re/B2 | 
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Key Grammar Structures
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                    Mi hanno sparato in faccia e sono ancora vivo ➔ Present perfect tense to indicate an action completed with ongoing relevance ➔ The phrase uses it to emphasize that despite being shot in the face, the subject is still alive. 
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                    Mi hanno cambiato il nome e sono ancora vivo ➔ Past perfect tense to indicate an action completed before now ➔ This shows an action of changing the name was completed at an earlier time, emphasizing resilience. 
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                    Sono ancora vivo ➔ Present tense for current state of being ➔ The phrase emphasizes that the subject is currently alive, highlighting resilience. 
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                    Le botte nel naso, quelle prese in faccia ➔ Nouns with definite articles and adjectives to specify ➔ Using definite articles and adjectives clarifies and emphasizes particular injuries or confrontations. 
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                    Quando la sfiga sembra che non basta ➔ Subordinate clause with present tense and subjunctive mood ➔ The clause expresses a condition where misfortune appears to be relentless. 
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                    Le facce coi musi ➔ Noun phrases with prepositions and possessive pronouns ➔ The phrase describes faces with expressions or attitudes implied by 'con i musi'. 
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                    Le azioni decise, pensieri confusi ➔ Noun phrases with adjectives describing states ➔ This illustrates the contrast between decisive actions and confused thoughts. 
Album: Gemelli
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