1685 – English Lyrics

• By: Zedd, Muse
• Album: TELOS

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the powerful fusion of electronic music and rock in '1685' by Zedd and Muse. This song offers a unique opportunity to explore themes of vulnerability and redemption through its poignant lyrics. For language learners, the clear and emotive vocals of Matt Bellamy provide an excellent chance to practice listening comprehension and connect with the deep emotional landscape of the song. The recurring plea to 'Ave Maria' also introduces a cultural and historical reference, enriching your learning experience.

[English]

Ave Maria

Hold me in your arms tonight

Heal these open wounds

Will you still be there for me

When I fall?

Spin me till I'm entranced

This could be our last chance

Did I stray too far

To still deserve your warm embrace?

Ave Maria

Ave Maria

Cleanse me of my sins

Restore me from within

And I need you to know

I will love you so

Until the world explodes

...

Spin me till I'm entranced

This could be our last chance

Did I stray too far

To still deserve your warm embrace?

Ave Maria

Ave Maria

Cleanse me of my sins

Restore me from within

And I need you to know

I will love you so

Until the world explodes

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hold /hoʊld/ A1	verb - to grasp or carry something with your hands or arms
heal /hiːl/ A2	verb - to make or become well again
wound /wuːnd/ A2	noun - an injury to the body
spin /spɪn/ A2	verb - to rotate or cause to rotate
entranced /ɪnˈtrænst/ B2	adjective - captivated or delighted
stray /streɪ/ B1	verb - to move away from the right or intended course
embrace /ɪmˈbreɪs/ B1	noun - a hug verb - to hold someone closely in your arms
cleanse /klenz/ B2	verb - to make something clean, especially by removing impurities
sin /sɪn/ A2	noun - a bad action that is considered to be against the laws of God
restore /rɪˈstɔːr/ B1	verb - to return something to its former condition
explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/ B1	verb - to burst violently into pieces
chance /tʃæns/ A2	noun - an opportunity to do something
deserve /dɪˈzɜːrv/ A2	verb - to be worthy of something, especially as the result of one's actions
warm /wɔːrm/ A1	adjective - slightly hot
last /læst/ A1	adjective - coming after all others in time or order

Key Grammar Structures

• Hold me in your arms tonight

  ➔ Imperative

  ➔ The base verb "Hold" is used to give a command; the object pronoun "me" receives the action.

• Will you still be there for me when I fall?

  ➔ Future simple (will) in a question / Time clause with present simple (when)

  ➔ The modal verb "Will" forms the simple future; the clause introduced by "when" uses the present simple "fall" to refer to a future time.

• Spin me till I'm entranced

  ➔ Imperative + till (until) clause with present simple

  ➔ The verb "Spin" gives a command; "till" (short for "until") introduces a time clause that uses the present simple "'m" (am) to show the state that will be reached.

• Did I stray too far to still deserve your warm embrace?

  ➔ Past simple interrogative / Infinitive of purpose (to + verb)

  ➔ The auxiliary "Did" forms a past‑simple question; the phrase "to still deserve" is an infinitive of purpose, showing why the speaker strayed.

• Cleanse me of my sins

  ➔ Imperative

  ➔ The base verb "Cleanse" is used as a command; "me" is the object receiving the action.

• I need you to know I will love you so

  ➔ Catenative verb + infinitive (need + to‑infinitive) / Future simple (will)

  ➔ The verb "need" is followed by an object "you" and a "to‑infinitive" clause "to know"; later, "will" forms the simple future "will love".

• Until the world explodes

  ➔ Until clause with present simple (future reference)

  ➔ The conjunction "Until" introduces a time clause; the verb "explodes" is in the present simple, which is used to refer to a future event.

• I will love you so

  ➔ Simple future with will

  ➔ The modal verb "will" forms the simple future; it expresses a definite intention or promise.