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Un Amore Contro Corrente lyrics

English: A Love Against the Current

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What “Un Amore Contro Corrente” is about

This song is about a couple, Giuseppe and Margherita, who fell in love despite facing many challenges and judgments from the world. They describe their love as a stubborn wave that persevered through storms and difficulties, comparing their journey to a boat weathering rough seas. Ultimately, they triumphed over adversity and are now looking forward to a future together, including starting a family.

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Un Amore Contro Corrente lyrics with English translation

Each line in the original and in English. Translation and romanization by AI, to help you follow the song.

[Verse 1]

Italian pop, indie, emotional, acoustic guitar, warm vocals, uplifting chorus]

[Verse 1]

Tra le barche in secca e il profumo di salsedine,

Among the dry-docked boats and the scent of saltiness,

ci siamo incrociati senza fare previsioni.

we crossed paths without making any predictions.

Tu con gli occhi grandi e le mani fredde,

You with big eyes and cold hands,

alla nautica il tempo sembrava che non scendesse.

at the nautical club, time seemed to stand still.

Giuseppe e Margherita, un nome e un destino,

Giuseppe and Margherita, a name and a destiny,

a guardare l'orizzonte vicino al moloatino.

watching the horizon near the small pier.

[Chorus]

E il mondo ce l'aveva contro di noi,

And the world was against us,

fra tempeste e giudizi che non peronavano mai.

amidst storms and judgments that never ceased.

Ma il nostro amore è stato un'onda testarda,

But our love was a stubborn wave,

che non si arrende quando la barca dondola e guarda.

that doesn't give up when the boat rocks and watches.

Siamo andati contro corrente, contro ogni legge,

We went against the current, against every law,

perché quando è vero, nessuno ci distrugge.

because when it's true, no one can destroy us.

[Verse 2]

Quante porte chiuse, quanti giorni bui,

How many closed doors, how many dark days,

ci dicevano di smetterla, di perderci tra altrui.

they told us to stop, to get lost among others.

Ma noi stretti forte come un nodo marinaro,

But we held tight like a sailor's knot,

più il vento soffiava, più il legame si faceva raro.

the more the wind blew, the rarer the bond became.

Abbiamo retto l'urto della burrasca,

We withstood the impact of the storm,

senza mai mollare la nostra barca.

never letting go of our boat.

[Chorus]

E il mondo ce l'aveva contro di noi,

And the world was against us,

fra tempeste e giudizi che non peronavano mai.

amidst storms and judgments that never ceased.

Ma il nostro amore è stato un'onda testarda,

But our love was a stubborn wave,

che non si arrende quando la barca dondola e guarda.

that doesn't give up when the boat rocks and watches.

Siamo andati contro corrente, contro ogni legge,

We went against the current, against every law,

perché quando è vero, nessuno ci distrugge.

because when it's true, no one can destroy us.

[Bridge]

E adesso guarda il mare, com'è tranquillo adesso,

And now look at the sea, how calm it is now,

abbiamo vinto noi, un giorno e un passo.

we won, one day and one step at a time.

Ogni ferita è un segno, una stella polare,

Every wound is a sign, a North Star,

e ora c'è un domani che ci sta a chiamare...

and now there's a tomorrow calling us...

[Outro]

Perché presto saremo in tre,

Because soon we will be three,

un nuovo viaggio che nasce da me e te.

a new journey born from you and me.

Dal molo alla vita che viene,

From the pier to the life that comes,

abbiamo superato ogni mare insieme.

we have overcome every sea together.

[Fade out on acoustic guitar]

Lines explained

“Siamo andati contro corrente, contro ogni legge,”

We went against the current, against every law,

This line encapsulates the central theme of the song: their love defied societal expectations and difficulties, much like swimming against a strong current.

“Ma noi stretti forte come un nodo marinaro,”

But we held tight like a sailor's knot,

The metaphor of a 'sailor's knot' emphasizes the strength and resilience of their bond, suggesting it became tighter and more secure under pressure.

“Perché presto saremo in tre,”

Because soon we will be three,

This line reveals a significant future development in their relationship, indicating they are expecting a child and starting a family, symbolizing the ultimate triumph of their love.

Italian words from this song

Learning Italian? These words come straight from the lyrics.

salsedine
saltiness
moloatino
small pier
testarda
stubborn
burrasca
storm
polare
polar

About this recording

“Un Amore Contro Corrente” is an Italian song with a emotional and uplifting feel, made by a SongUp AI listener with SongUp AI.

You can hear acoustic guitar.

The lyrics run to 33 sung lines, written as 3 verses, a chorus, a bridge and an outro. SongUp AI wrote them in Italian from a short idea, then sang the chorus. What you hear is the free 30-second preview, made on ; it is one of 10 Italian previews on SongUp AI.

The idea it was sung from

[Style: Italian pop, indie, emotional, acoustic guitar, warm vocals, uplifting chorus] [Verse 1] Tra le barche in secca e il profumo di salsedine, ci siamo incrociati senza fare previsioni. Tu con gli occhi grandi e le mani fredde, alla nautica il tempo sembrava che non scendesse. Giuseppe e Margherita, un nome e un destino, a guardare l'orizzonte vicino al moloatino. [Chorus] E il mondo ce l'av

Questions about “Un Amore Contro Corrente”

What does “Un Amore Contro Corrente” mean in English?

“Un Amore Contro Corrente” means “A Love Against the Current” in English.

What is “Un Amore Contro Corrente” about?

This song is about a couple, Giuseppe and Margherita, who fell in love despite facing many challenges and judgments from the world. They describe their love as a stubborn wave that persevered through storms and difficulties, comparing their journey to a boat weathering rough seas. Ultimately, they triumphed over adversity and are now looking forward to a future together, including starting a family.

Is there an English translation of the “Un Amore Contro Corrente” lyrics?

Yes. Every line of “Un Amore Contro Corrente” is translated into English on this page. The translation was written by AI to help you follow the song, so a few lines may lose some nuance.

Who wrote the lyrics of “Un Amore Contro Corrente”?

SongUp AI wrote these Italian lyrics from a short idea, then sang them. You can edit AI lyrics line by line, or paste your own, before a song is made.

Why is “Un Amore Contro Corrente” only 30 seconds long?

It is the free 30-second preview SongUp AI sings from a song's chorus, so anyone can hear their own lyrics first. A full song is about three minutes, $2.99 as a single song or with a paid plan.

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