Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw and angsty world of Huddy's debut hit, "21st Century Vampire." This pop-punk track offers a glimpse into feelings of isolation and being misunderstood, using vivid and direct language that is perfect for understanding modern emotional expression in English lyrics. Its relatable themes of otherness and energetic style make it a compelling song for language learners to explore.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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vampire /ˈvæm.paɪr/ B2 |
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dark /dɑrk/ A2 |
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tired /ˈtaɪərd/ B1 |
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cry /kraɪ/ A2 |
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howling /ˈhaʊ.lɪŋ/ B2 |
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life /laɪf/ A1 |
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sunlight /ˈsʌn.laɪt/ B1 |
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immune /ɪˈmjun/ B2 |
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heart /hɑrt/ A1 |
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day /deɪ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I'm a 21st century vampire
➔ Use of the indefinite article 'a' + noun to describe identity or role
➔ 'a' introduces a singular noun to specify the speaker's identity or role
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No sunlight up in my sky
➔ Use of 'no' + noun to indicate absence or lack
➔ 'No' functions as a determiner to negate or indicate the absence of something
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Can't feel the pain I'm immune
➔ Use of contraction 'Can't' for 'cannot' + verb to express inability
➔ 'Can't' is a contraction of 'cannot', indicating inability or impossibility
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I'm not afraid to die
➔ Use of 'not' to form the negative of the verb 'be'
➔ 'Not' is used with the auxiliary verb 'be' to make a negative statement
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I'm just meant to be
➔ Use of 'meant' as the past tense of 'mean' + to-infinitive to indicate intention or purpose
➔ 'Meant' is the past tense of 'mean', indicating an intention or a destined purpose
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Save your heart for someone who's got one
➔ Use of 'who's' as the contraction of 'who has' + noun/direct object
➔ 'Who's' is a contraction of 'who has', used to connect a pronoun with a verb or noun indicating possession
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