VENT'ANNI Lyrics in English by Måneskin

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song VENT'ANNI by Måneskin from Italian to English.

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Verse 1

I'm twenty years old

So don't be surprised if from nothing I make drama

Or: So don't be surprised if I make a fuss (overreact) out of nothing

I'm afraid of leaving only money to the world

That my name disappears among all the others

But I'm only twenty years old

And I already ask forgiveness for the mistakes that I've made

But the road is harder when you're aiming for the sky

So choose the things that are truly important

Choose love or diamonds, demons or saints

Prechorus 1

And you'll be ready to fight, or you'll walk away

And you'll blame others or the blame will be yours

You will run straight towards the sun or towards the dark

You'll be ready to fight, to always seek freedom

Chorus 1

And go one step forward, always be true

Explain what is color to those who see black and white

And go one step forward, always be true

And promise tomorrow to everyone you'll talk about me

And although I'm only twenty years old, I'll have to run

Verse 2

I'm twenty years old

And I don't give a damn, I've nothing to prove to you

I'm not like you who gives the soul to money

Or: I'm not like you, giving your soul for money

From the eyes of the pure you're only cowards

Or: In the eyes of those who are pure, you're just cowards

Chorus 2

And go one step forward, always be true

Explain what is color to those who see black and white

And go one step forward, always be true

And promise tomorrow to everyone you'll talk about me

And although I'm only twenty years old, I'll have to run

Postchorus 2

And you'll be ready to fight, or you'll walk away

And you'll blame others or the blame will be yours

You will run straight towards the sun or towards the dark

You'll be ready to fight, to always seek freedom

Outro

You're twenty years old

I'm writing to you now before it's too late

And the doubt of being nobody will hurt

You'll be someone if you stay different from others

But you're only twenty years old

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David Damiano, Ethan Torchio, Thomas Raggi, Victoria De Angelis

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codardi — cowards

Codardi is the Italian word for "cowards". It's a powerful and dramatic word that perfectly captures the rebellious spirit of this Måneskin anthem.

In the song, the band sings, "Dagli occhi di chi è puro siete soltanto codardi" (From the eyes of the pure, you are only cowards). They use this sharp insult to challenge those who value money over authenticity, defiantly separating themselves and their generation from a system they see as corrupt and fearful.

Turning twenty can feel like walking a tightrope between absolute panic and boundless confidence, and Italian rock band Måneskin nails that exact feeling in "VENT'ANNI". The track opens with an honest admission of youth drama: "Io c'ho vent'anni / Perciò non ti stupire se dal niente faccio drammi" ("I'm twenty, so don't be surprised if I make drama out of nothing"). Notice the casual phrasing "c'ho" here: in spoken Italian, people often attach ci to the verb avere (to have) for natural rhythm instead of using the formal textbook grammar. The narrator wrestles with the terrifying thought of leaving behind only money ("Ho paura di lasciare al mondo soltanto denaro") or being forgotten ("Che il mio nome scompaia tra quelli di tutti gli altri" / "That my name vanishes among everyone else's"), before turning rebellious and yelling that they have zero to prove to anyone selling their soul for cash.

What makes this track hit so hard is the battle between following the herd and staying true to who you are. The lyrics push you to make tough choices: "Scegli amore o diamanti, demoni o santi" ("Choose love or diamonds, demons or saints"). Instead of taking the easy way out, the goal is "Spiegare cos'è il colore a chi vede bianco e nero" ("Explaining what color is to those who see in black and white"). By the end, the perspective shifts slightly from singing about oneself to giving advice directly to you: "Sarai qualcuno se resterai diverso dagli altri" ("You will be somebody if you remain different from the others"). It is a fierce, heartfelt reminder that making mistakes and running toward your freedom is just part of growing up.

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