Lyrics & Translation
Discover the introspective world of Italian pop-rap with 'Assenzio'. This song offers a great opportunity to learn Italian through its poignant and reflective lyrics about modern life's struggles and the search for meaning. The blend of rap and melodic vocals makes it a unique and compelling track for any language learner.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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storia /ˈstɔːrja/ B1 |
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salita /saˈliːta/ B2 |
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strada /ˈstrada/ A2 |
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microfono /miˈkroːfoːno/ B1 |
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sangue /ˈsaŋɡwe/ A2 |
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olio /ˈɔːlio/ B2 |
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animo /ˈaːnimo/ B2 |
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croce /ˈkroːtʃe/ B2 |
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impronte /imˈprɔntɛ/ C1 |
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convinzione /koniˈvtsjone/ B2 |
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rifugio /riˈfudʒo/ B2 |
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odio /ˈɔːdjo/ B1 |
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cure /ˈkuːra/ B1 |
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medicina /meˈd͡ʒiʃina/ B2 |
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certo /ˈtʃɛrto/ A2 |
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ricerca /riˈt͡ʃɛrka/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Se poi mi sento solo quando mi sei vicina
➔ Conditional clause with 'se' + present tense
➔ 'Se' introduces a conditional clause expressing 'if', and it is followed by a present tense verb.
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Non mi guardo da mesi allo specchio
➔ Reflexive verb in present tense with 'da' indicating duration
➔ The reflexive verb 'guardarsi' indicates the subject is acting on themselves, with 'da mesi' indicating the duration of months.
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Più preziosi di un diamante che diventa luce quando fuori è notte
➔ Comparative phrase with 'di' + noun, describing 'more valuable than' a diamond
➔ 'Di' introduces the comparison, showing that the subject is 'more precious than' a diamond.
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Si potesse cancellare tutto il male lo berrei come assenzio
➔ Imperative form in conditional mood with 'si potesse' (if only it could)
➔ 'Si potesse' is the imperfect subjunctive form used to express a hypothetical or wishful condition, meaning 'if only it could'.
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Più leggeri della cenere / Voliamo via se il vento soffia forte
➔ Comparative with 'più ... di' and conditional with 'se' + present tense
➔ 'Più ... di' is a comparative structure meaning 'more ... than'. 'Se' + present tense introduces a conditional clause.
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Vorrei ma non posto
J-AX, Fedez

Ti volevo dedicare
Rocco Hunt, J-AX, Boomdabash

MARIA SALVADOR
J-AX, IL CILE

Assenzio
J-AX, Fedez, Stash, Levante

INTRO
J-AX

Piccole cose
J-Ax, Fedez, Alessandra Amoroso
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