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Posted by Tinros (Member # 8328) on :

I was born in Italy to American parents, and I've had a fascination with the language ever since. My fascination is mainly displayed by the songs i listen to. Now, I just recently heard a song by the Italian group Eiffel 65(yes, the ones who did that Blue song) called "Amor Imenso." HOWEVER, I can't find the lyrics to it anywhere, not even on their website! Can anyone help me?

And can anyone recommend any other Italian songs for me to listen to? I prefer Rock, pop, and Dance, but I won't be picky.

Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :

Is this it? (a little more than halfway down the page)

Posted by Sister Annie (Member # 8480) on :

Yeah, I think the problem is that it's actually a Spanish song, Amor INmenso, and is actually by Nek. There is an Eiffel 65 remix, though. The lyrics that Val posted are the right ones.

When searching for Spanish lyrics, type letra into your google search - it gets you to lyrics sites a lot more quickly.

Posted by Sweet William (Member # 5212) on :

My favorite Italian songs are Una Furtiva Lagrima and O Sole Mio. Gotta love Luciano. [Smile]

Posted by Sister Annie (Member # 8480) on :

Oh, and for reccomendations: have you ever listened to any Eros Ramazzotti? He's probably the best-known Italian rock singer out there, and does albums in Spanish too (as Italian singers are wont to do). I think he's pretty groovy.

I also like Paolo Conte, who is a little more classic and jazzy. His voice is great, though.

Posted by Sister Annie (Member # 8480) on :

And you can't argue with Haiducii's rendition of "Dragostea Din Tei." [Big Grin]

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Yes you can.

I like O-zone's better. [Taunt]

Posted by BunnV (Member # 6816) on :

There's an artist named "Zucchero" that sings Italian pop. His international hit was "Baila (Sexy thing)." It was done in different languages and the italian version is actually a hybrid of italian and english.. Here are the lyrics for it. [Smile]

Posted by Tinros (Member # 8328) on :

I have O-Zone's version of Dragostea DIn Tea, along with the original music video, and the "fat kid dance" video, it anyone's ever heard of that one.

Posted by Tinros (Member # 8328) on :

Yeah, Valentine, those are the lyrics, unfortunately, I speak French, not Spanish. Anyone know what they MEAN?

Posted by Sister Annie (Member # 8480) on :

Ah, mais le français et l'espagnol sont bien assez similaires, n'est-ce pas? [Smile]

I'd recommend Babelfishing it, and then checking out the words that won't translate at wordreference.com. you'll find the verb structure similar enough to French that you should be able to get a good idea. [Smile]

Posted by Tinros (Member # 8328) on :

thanks!

Posted by theamazeeaz (Member # 6970) on :

The best way to find lyrics is to just type in as many key words as you know/google will handle and let the text find itself. It's harder with foreign languages when it, but I'vefound straight googling usually gets the lyric page that actually has what you are looking for.

Posted by Tinros (Member # 8328) on :

unfortunately, theamazeeaz, I don't speak but a few sentances of spanish, and couldn't even hope to figure out the spellings of any words. I got the TITLE wrong, for crying out loud! I'm just a pathetic little high school senior going into French 5.

Posted by Sister Annie (Member # 8480) on :

Annie's Quick Vocabulary Reference for Latin Pop Music

amor = love
dolor = sorrow/sadness/pain *notice how they rhyme!
besos = kisses
besar = to kiss
besame mucho = let's go make out, baby
labios = the preferred instruments for said activity
vida = life
todo mi vida = the period of time during which your abandonment will cause me endless grief and despair
cuerpo = body
sueño = dream
corazón = that spot in the chest responsible for feelings of love and devotion (when the singer is female)
pechos = that spot on the chest responsible for feelings of love and devotion (when the singer is male)
vivir = to live
vivir sin ti = what I can't do
no puedo respirar = why it would be most cruel of you to leave
quiero = I want
lejos de mi = where you shouldn't be
porque te vas = why are you leaving, amor mio? Didn't you listen to the song?! Hello!? Can I sing about your lips again!? Please!

Posted by Tinros (Member # 8328) on :

I am currently laughing harder than I have in over three months. [ROFL]

Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :

I really like Nek; my favorite song is Se io non avessi te. Lunapop is pretty good too, the song Qualcosa di Grande especially.

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Annie, you would enjoy "Hey Baby, Que Paso?" by the Texas Tornadoes. [Big Grin]

Posted by Sister Annie (Member # 8480) on :

"I thought I was your only Paco..."