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Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Coldplay's 'A Sky Full of Stars,' a track that masterfully fuses heartfelt piano with an electrifying EDM beat, largely thanks to the late Avicii. This song is special because it captures the pure euphoria and transformative power of finding someone who lights up your entire world, even amidst personal darkness. By exploring its lyrics, you can learn about themes of radical acceptance and vulnerability, all while experiencing a soundscape that makes you want to dance and celebrate connection.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mission ˈmɪʃən B2	noun - a specific task or purpose
control kənˈtroʊl B2	noun - the power to direct or manage verb - to direct or manage
body ˈbɑdi A2	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
soul soʊl B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being
guardian ˈɡɑr.di.ən C1	noun - someone who protects or defends something
angel ˈeɪn.dʒəl B1	noun - a spiritual being believed to act as a messenger of God
kingdom ˈkɪŋ.dəm B2	noun - a country ruled by a king or queen
march mɑːrʧ B1	verb - to walk steadily and purposefully noun - a steady, rhythmic walk
beat biːt B1	noun - a regular rhythmic pulse
drum drʌm B1	noun - a hollow cylindrical instrument that produces sound when struck
blow bloʊ B1	verb - to expel air from the mouth
reckless ˈrek.ləs C1	adjective - acting without regard for danger or consequences
gold ɡoʊld B1	noun - a precious yellow metal
medal ˈmɛd.əl B2	noun - a metal disc awarded for achievement
floor flɔːr A2	noun - the lower surface of a room
speaker ˈspiː.kər B1	noun - a device that converts electrical signals into sound
dance dæns A2	noun - a series of movements to music
heart hɑrt A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood
darkness ˈdɑːrknəs B2	noun - the absence of light
stone stoʊn A2	noun - a hard piece of mineral material

Key Grammar Structures

• ‘Cause when I call you, you’re “gonna” come

  ➔ Future with “gonna” (informal)

  ➔ The word "gonna" is a colloquial contraction of "going to" and is used to talk about a future action that is expected to happen.

• "You only move when I say so"

  ➔ Zero conditional (if‑clause with present simple)

  ➔ The word "when" introduces a zero conditional clause; both verbs are in the present simple because the statement describes a general rule.

• "Your kingdom "come""

  ➔ Subjunctive mood (present simple subjunctive)

  ➔ The verb "come" is in the present subjunctive, used here as a prayer‑like request meaning “May your kingdom arrive”.

• "Blackpink’ll "make" ya"

  ➔ Future simple with contraction (will + verb)

  ➔ The auxiliary "'ll" is a contraction of "will"; it forms the simple future: "Blackpink will make you" → "Blackpink’ll make ya".

• "Never "gonna" settle for second"

  ➔ Negative future with “gonna”

  ➔ The adverb "never" negates the informal future "gonna"; the structure means the speaker refuses to settle for anything less than first place.

• "Tell me "when to go""

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose after verb (to + base verb)

  ➔ The phrase "when to go" uses the infinitive "to go" to express the purpose of the request: the speaker wants to know the moment for leaving.

• "Love can "make" you turn to stone"

  ➔ Modal verb + bare infinitive (can + make)

  ➔ The modal "can" is followed directly by the bare infinitive "make"; together they express ability or possibility: love has the power to cause you to become stone‑like.

• "I’m "on" a mission"

  ➔ Verb "be" + prepositional phrase (state)

  ➔ The contraction "I’m" = "I am"; "on a mission" is a prepositional phrase that functions as a complement describing the speaker’s current state.

• "Try "to" keep it open, baby"

  ➔ Verb + infinitive (try + to + verb)

  ➔ The verb "try" is followed by the infinitive marker "to" and the base verb "keep"; this structure expresses an attempt or effort.