All Is Found – English Lyrics

• By: Evan Rachel Wood
• Album: Frozen 2

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a captivating linguistic journey with "All Is Found" by Evan Rachel Wood. This enchanting lullaby from *Frozen 2* offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in English through its poetic lyrics and evocative imagery. You can learn vocabulary related to nature, emotions, and personal discovery, while the song's narrative about uncovering hidden truths and bravery provides a rich context for understanding idiomatic expressions. Its soothing melody and profound message make it a special and memorable way to connect with the language.

[English]

Where the north wind meets the sea

There's a river full of memory

Sleep, my darling, safe and sound

For in this river all is found

In her waters, deep and true

Lie the answers and a path for you

Dive down deep into her sound

But not too far or you'll be drowned

Yes, she will sing to those who'll hear

And in her song, all magic flows

But can you brave what you most fear?

Can you face what the river knows?

Where the north wind meets the sea

There's a mother full of memory

Come, my darling, homeward bound

When all is lost, then all is found

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
river /ˈrɪvər/ A2	noun - a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea or lake
deep /diːp/ A2	adjective - extending a long way down from the top or surface
sound /saʊnd/ B1	noun - something that can be heard, a noise or tone verb - to produce or emit sound
magic /ˈmædʒɪk/ B2	noun - supernatural power or extraordinary ability
fear /fɪər/ B1	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by danger or threat verb - to be afraid of something
mother /ˈmʌðər/ A2	noun - a woman in relation to her child
memory /ˈmɛməri/ A2	noun - the ability to remember information or experiences
found /faʊnd/ A2	verb - to discover or establish something
homeward /ˈhoʊmwərd/ C1	adverb - towards home

Key Grammar Structures

• Where the north wind meets the sea

  ➔ Relative Clause using 'Where'

  ➔ This line uses "where" to introduce a clause that specifies the location where the north wind meets the sea. 'Where' functions as a relative adverb, linking the location to the rest of the sentence.

• There's a river full of memory

  ➔ Existential 'There is/are' with Adjective Phrase

  ➔ Uses "There's" (there is) to introduce the existence of something, in this case, "a river". The phrase "full of memory" acts as an adjective phrase describing the river.

• Sleep, my darling, safe and sound

  ➔ Imperative with vocative and adjective phrases

  ➔ "Sleep" is an imperative verb (a command). "My darling" is a vocative (direct address). "Safe and sound" is an adjective phrase describing the desired state.

• For in this river all is found

  ➔ Passive voice ('is found') with inversion for emphasis

  ➔ This line uses the passive voice "is found". The prepositional phrase "in this river" is placed at the beginning for emphasis, creating an inversion.

• But not too far or you'll be drowned

  ➔ Conditional sentence type 1 (Zero Conditional)

  ➔ This is technically closer to a zero conditional (general truth). The "or" acts as a link to the consequence. If you go too far, you will drown.

• Yes, she will sing to those who'll hear

  ➔ Future Simple with Relative Clause

  ➔ "She will sing" is the future simple tense. "Who'll hear" is a relative clause modifying "those".

• But can you brave what you most fear?

  ➔ Modal verb ('can') with embedded question/noun clause

  ➔ "Can" is a modal verb expressing ability or possibility. "What you most fear" is an embedded question acting as the object of the verb "brave".

• When all is lost, then all is found

  ➔ Complex sentence with a 'when' clause expressing condition/time

  ➔ This is a complex sentence where "When all is lost" is a subordinate clause of time or condition. The "then" reinforces the connection between the condition and the outcome. You could remove 'then' and the sentence would still be grammatically correct.