BE CLASSIC – English Lyrics

• By: JO1

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
CLASSIC /ˈklæsɪk/ B1	adjective - serving as a standard of excellence; of recognized value. noun - a work of art, literature, or music that is highly regarded and has been influential over time.
sound /saʊnd/ A1	noun - vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear. verb - (of a bell, horn, etc.) make a noise.
resonate /ˈrɛzəneɪt/ B2	verb - to produce or be filled with a deep, full, reverberating sound. verb - to evoke or suggest images, memories, or emotions.
crescendo /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/ B2	noun - a gradual increase in loudness or intensity in a piece of music. verb - to increase in loudness or intensity.
opus /ˈoʊpəs/ C1	noun - a separate composition or set of compositions by a particular composer, usually numbered in order of publication. noun - an important creative work.
melody /ˈmɛlədi/ B1	noun - a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying.
score /skɔːr/ B1	noun - the music for a film or play. noun - a written form of a musical composition. verb - to gain a point or points in a game or contest.
rhythm /ˈrɪðəm/ B1	noun - a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
heartbeat /ˈhɑːrtbiːt/ B1	noun - the pulsation of the heart.
stage /steɪdʒ/ A2	noun - a raised platform on which actors, entertainers, or speakers perform. verb - to present a play or other show on a stage.
ovation /oʊˈveɪʃn/ B2	noun - an enthusiastic public applause.
create /kriːˈeɪt/ A2	verb - to bring (something) into existence.
paint /peɪnt/ A2	verb - to apply paint to (a surface or object). verb - to represent (a subject) in a painting. noun - a liquid substance, applied to a surface to provide color or protection.
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries and peoples.
TOP /tɒp/ A2	noun - the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something. adjective - highest in position, rank, or importance.
eternal /ɪˈtɜːrnl/ B2	adjective - lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning.
fate /feɪt/ B2	noun - the development of events outside a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural power. noun - the ultimate outcome or unavoidable consequence.
command /kəˈmænd/ B1	verb - to give an authoritative order. noun - an authoritative order. noun - authority; control.
rewrite /ˌriːˈraɪt/ B2	verb - to write (something) again so as to improve it or incorporate new information.
hidden /ˈhɪdn/ B1	adjective - kept out of sight; concealed.

Key Grammar Structures

• Cuz We're meant to BE CLASSIC

  ➔ Verb Phrase: "be meant to do something"

  ➔ The phrase "be meant to" expresses destiny, purpose, or what is intended for someone or something. It often implies a natural fit or a pre-determined outcome, as in "We're meant to BE CLASSIC" meaning it is our destiny or purpose.

• A message hidden in the musical rests

  ➔ Past Participle as Adjective

  ➔ The past participle "hidden" functions as an adjective here, modifying the noun "message." It describes the state or characteristic of the message, implying it has been hidden by someone or something.

• I won’t let anyone else command me

  ➔ Causative Verb "let"

  ➔ The causative verb "let" means to allow or permit someone to do something. The structure is "let + object + base form of verb", as seen in "let anyone else command me".

• My score is decided

  ➔ Passive Voice (Simple Present)

  ➔ This is an example of the passive voice in the simple present tense. It emphasizes the action (being decided) and its result, rather than who performed the action. The structure is "subject + be (present) + past participle".

• I’ve no intention of following

  ➔ Noun + Preposition + Gerund

  ➔ This structure uses a noun ("intention") followed by a preposition ("of") and a gerund ("following"). It's a common fixed expression to state a lack of desire or plan to do something, meaning 'I do not intend to follow'.

• Let’s play as far as we can

  ➔ Comparative Construction "as... as..." (Extent)

  ➔ The "as... as..." construction is used here to express the extent or limit of an action, specifically with "far" to indicate distance or degree. "As far as we can" means to the maximum extent possible for us.

• Even if I’m just wandering

  ➔ Concessive Clause with "even if"

  ➔ "Even if" introduces a concessive clause, indicating a condition that does not prevent the main clause's action or truth from occurring. It means "regardless of whether" or "despite the possibility that".

• A stage that starts like fate

  ➔ Defining Relative Clause

  ➔ "That starts like fate" is a defining relative clause. It provides essential information about the noun "stage," specifying which stage is being referred to. It cannot be removed without changing the meaning.

• An eternal, never-ending song

  ➔ Compound Adjective

  ➔ "Never-ending" is a compound adjective formed by an adverb ("never") and a present participle ("ending"). It functions as a single adjective modifying the noun "song," describing it as something that does not end.