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
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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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