Bloodline – English Lyrics

• By: Alex Warren, Jelly Roll
• Album: You'll Be Alright, Kid

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into "Bloodline" by Alex Warren and Jelly Roll, a poignant and empowering song that courageously confronts generational trauma. Through its heartfelt lyrics and blend of pop and country, listeners can explore themes of resilience, self-definition, and the universal journey of finding hope. This song offers a compelling narrative and emotional depth, making it a powerful piece to connect with and learn from.

[English]

Take that pain passed down like bottles on the wall

Mama said her dad's to blame but that's his daddy's fault

There's no one left to call

You say you've counted down the days til you make your escape

But you're afraid you cannot run what's running through your veins

You're carrying the weight

In that dead of night on that broken road

I won't let you walk alone

Oh my brother

You don't have to follow in your bloodline

Oh we got each other

And if you got tomorrow then you still got time

To break the chain that left you scarred

From where you came isn't who you are

Oh my brother

You don't have to follow in your bloodline

Oh we got each other

And if you got tomorrow then you still got time

Oh, I won't pretend that I know half the hell you've seen

But that don't mean that's something that you're destined to repeat

You're stronger than you think

Know it has to end but you don't know where to start

You can pack your bags and I'll meet you where you are

I'll be waiting in the car

In the dead of night on that broken road

I won't let you walk alone

Oh my brother

You don't have to follow in your bloodline

Oh we got each other

And if you got tomorrow then you still got time

To break these chains that left you scarred

From where you came isn't who you are

Oh my brother

You don't have to follow in your bloodline

Oh we got each other

And if you got tomorrow then you still got time

The storm keeps on raging but don't you forget

God's not done with you yet

When it feels like you're losing the war in your head

Just know this isn't the end

Oh my brother

You don't have to follow in your bloodline

Oh we got each other

And if you got tomorrow then you still got time

To break the chain that left you scarred

From where you came isn't who you are

Oh my brother

You don't have to follow in your bloodline

Oh we got each other

And if you got tomorrow then you still got time

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical suffering or discomfort
brother /ˈbrʌðər/ A1	noun - a male sibling
escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ B1	verb - to break free from confinement or control
weight /weɪt/ A2	noun - the force exerted on a body by gravity
scarred /skɑrd/ B2	adjective - having marks left on the skin after a wound has healed
chain /tʃeɪn/ B1	noun - a series of linked metal rings used for fastening or securing
raging /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/ B2	adjective - very intense or violent
lost /lɔst/ A2	adjective - unable to find one's way
tomorrow /təˈmɔroʊ/ A1	noun - the day after today
follow /ˈfɑloʊ/ A2	verb - to go or come after
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
end /ɛnd/ A1	verb - to bring to a conclusion
car /kɑr/ A1	noun - a road vehicle powered by an engine
road /roʊd/ A1	noun - a wide way leading from one place to another
counted /ˈkaʊntɪd/ A2	verb - to determine the total number of something
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create or construct

Key Grammar Structures

• Take that pain passed down like bottles on the wall

  ➔ present simple passive voice

  ➔ The phrase uses the **passive voice** to describe how pain is 'passed down' by someone, emphasizing the action received rather than the doer.

• Mama said her dad's to blame but that's his daddy's fault

  ➔ possessive pronouns and contractions

  ➔ **Possessive pronouns** like 'her' and contractions like 'that's' show ownership and simplify speech.

• You're carrying the weight

  ➔ present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase uses **present continuous** to describe an ongoing action or emotional state happening now.

• And if you got tomorrow then you still got time

  ➔ conditional sentence with 'if' clause

  ➔ The sentence uses an **if clause** to express a condition—if the person has 'tomorrow', then they still possess **time** to act.

• When it feels like you're losing the war in your head

  ➔ simile and present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase employs a **simile** ('like') to compare the feeling to losing a war, and uses **present simple tense** to describe a recurring or ongoing situation.

• God's not done with you yet

  ➔ negation with 'not' + present perfect tense

  ➔ The phrase uses **negation** ('not') with the **present perfect tense** to emphasize that the process of 'God' completing his work is ongoing and not yet finished.