Abyss – English Lyrics

• By: YUNGBLUD

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw emotion and energetic punk-rock sounds of YUNGBLUD's "Abyss" to immerse yourself in English vocabulary related to struggle, resilience, and self-discovery. This powerful anthem, crafted for the *Kaiju No. 8* anime, offers a unique opportunity to learn expressions of inner turmoil and the universal human quest for connection and purpose, all while experiencing a dynamic blend of musical styles. Listen closely to the fervent lyrics to enhance your comprehension and appreciation of English in a compelling, contemporary context.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rise /raɪz/ A2	verb - to move from a lower position to a higher one; to get up noun - an upward movement; an increase
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - organs used for seeing
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period from sunset to sunrise
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - to take part in a violent struggle involving physical force or weapons noun - a violent confrontation or struggle
isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ B2	noun - the process or fact of isolating or being isolated
devastation /ˌdevəˈsteɪʃən/ C1	noun - great destruction or damage
head /hed/ A1	noun - the part of the body above the neck
renovation /ˌrenəˈveɪʃən/ B2	noun - the act of improving something
monster /ˈmɒnstər/ B1	noun - a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B1	noun - the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events verb - to determine the behavior or supervise the running of
save /seɪv/ A2	verb - to keep safe or rescue from danger or harm
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
cold /koʊld/ A1	adjective - of or at a low or relatively low temperature
abyss /əˈbɪs/ C1	noun - a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm
stuck /stʌk/ B1	adjective - unable to move or be moved

Key Grammar Structures

• I've seen Hell rise!

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ Uses "have/has + past participle" to indicate an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present. Here, it means the speaker has witnessed Hell rise at some point in their life and it's relevant now.

• Been thinkin that I need isolation

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous (informal)

  ➔ The grammatical structure is a shortened version of "I have been thinking". It suggests an action that started in the past and is continuing now. The word "been" replaces "have been" colloquially. This implies a continuous state of thinking.

• If you had to choose would you ever let me go?

  ➔ Second Conditional

  ➔ Uses "If + past simple, would + infinitive". It expresses a hypothetical or improbable situation and its likely result. Here, it's a question about an unlikely scenario: if forced to choose, would they let the speaker go?

• I can't stop the monster I'm losing my control

  ➔ Present Continuous

  ➔ "I'm losing" uses "be + -ing" form to describe an action happening now. Indicates a current state of losing control.

• Could someone please save my life?

  ➔ Modal Verb (Could) for polite request

  ➔ "Could" is a modal verb expressing possibility or a polite request. Using "could" makes the request sound less demanding than using "can".

• 'Cause I've gone cold!

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ Again, the "I've gone" is the short form of "I have gone". Using present perfect shows that the state of being cold has occurred and is relevant to the present situation.

• And I'm stuck in the abyss all on my own!

  ➔ Present Simple Passive (modified)

  ➔ While not a 'classic' passive voice construction, "I'm stuck" implies a passive state. The speaker is not actively causing the being stuck, but rather is in a state of being stuck. The "on my own" is an added adverbial phrase for emphasis.