Oggigiorno translates to "nowadays" or "these days". While it might seem like a simple word, it's a slightly more formal and less common way to say "today" (oggi) or "these days" (al giorno d'oggi).
In the context of the song, which is a humorous and educational take on the Italian subjunctive mood, oggigiorno sets a slightly academic yet relatable tone. It introduces the idea that in today's world, even courtship faces challenges due to grammar, making it an engaging and memorable opener for the song's theme.
Il Congiuntivo is Lorenzo Baglioni's witty pop anthem that turns a dreaded Italian grammar topic into a dance-floor lesson. Over a bouncy beat, Baglioni courts his listener while showing off endless verb forms such as che io sia, che io fossi, and che io sia stato, proving that romance in Italian begins with correct conjugation.
Part chorus, part classroom, the song explains that the subjunctive mood is used for what is hypothetical, doubtful, or subjective. Baglioni sings through examples, reminds learners to respect the consecutio temporum, and jokes that a wrong tense might ruin your love story. By the final hook, you will be chanting the forms right along with him, ready to charm in perfect Italian.