Lyrics & Translation
“Effetto Domino” by Emma is a vibrant Italian pop-rock song that delves into the passionate and ironic aspects of intimate relationships. Learning Italian through this song offers a unique opportunity to grasp modern conversational Italian, particularly expressions of desire and vulnerability, against a compelling blend of rock and electronic sounds. Its direct yet metaphorical lyrics provide rich context for understanding cultural nuances around love and sensuality in contemporary Italian music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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occasioni /okkaˈzjoːni/ B1 |
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finestra /finˈestra/ A2 |
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leghe /ˈleːɡe/ C2 |
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obiettivo /obˈdʒɛtːivo/ B2 |
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notte /ˈnɔtte/ A2 |
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gioco /ˈdʒɔːko/ B1 |
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lume /ˈluːme/ B2 |
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senso /ˈsɛnso/ B2 |
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domino /dɔˈmiːno/ B1 |
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promessa /promˈɛssa/ B2 |
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segreto /seˈɡrɛtːo/ B2 |
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pensiero /penˈsjeːro/ B2 |
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cadere /kaˈdre/ B2 |
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sentire /senˈtiːre/ B2 |
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usarmi /uˈzarmi/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Lasciamo tutte le occasioni aperte
➔ Present tense (indicative) for expressing current actions.
➔ The verb "Lasciamo" (we leave) is in the present tense, indicating an ongoing action.
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Ho sempre voglia di farmi male con te
➔ Present tense with an infinitive to express desire.
➔ The phrase "voglia di farmi male" (desire to hurt myself) uses the infinitive "farmi" to express a desire.
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E a me piace di più stare sul pavimento
➔ Use of comparative to express preference.
➔ The phrase "di più" (more) indicates a preference for being on the floor.
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Se una certezza crolla inizia il panico
➔ Conditional clause to express a hypothetical situation.
➔ The phrase "Se una certezza crolla" (If a certainty collapses) sets up a condition for the following action.
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Andiamo giù con l'effetto domino
➔ Use of the imperative to express a command or suggestion.
➔ The verb "Andiamo" (let's go) is in the imperative form, suggesting an action.
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Se sanno tutti il tuo segreto, negalo
➔ Imperative form used in a conditional context.
➔ The phrase "negalo" (deny it) is an imperative command that follows a conditional clause.
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E puoi usarmi come ti uso io
➔ Use of the subjunctive mood to express uncertainty or desire.
➔ The phrase "come ti uso" (as I use you) implies a condition that is not guaranteed.
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