Break Free – English Lyrics

• By: Ariana Grande, Zedd
• Album: My Everything

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of "Break Free" by Ariana Grande and Zedd! This high-energy dance anthem is not only a global hit but also a fantastic song for English language learners. Its clear, empowering lyrics about breaking free from limitations and embracing independence are easy to follow, and the repetitive, catchy chorus provides excellent listening and pronunciation practice. The song's shift from Ariana Grande's usual R&B sound to EDM offers a great introduction to different musical styles within English pop, making it a vibrant and inspiring track to enhance your language learning journey.

[English]

- [Speaker] What you are about to witness

is scientifically authentic.

It is just one step ahead of present day reality

and two steps ahead of present day sexiness.

Prepare yourself to attempt

to conceive an inconceivable outer space adventure.

Brace yourself for something so fantastically fantastical,

you'll soil yourself from intergalactic excitement.

Get ready to...

(electronic music)

♪ If you want it ♪

♪ Take it ♪

♪ I shoulda said it before ♪

♪ Try to hide it ♪

♪ Fake it ♪

♪ I can't pretend anymore ♪

♪ I only want to die alive ♪

♪ Never by the hands of a broken heart ♪

♪ Don't wanna hear you lie tonight ♪

♪ Now that I've become who I really am ♪

♪ This is the part when I say I don't want ya ♪

♪ I'm stronger than I've been before ♪

♪ This is the part when I break free ♪

♪ 'Cause I can't resist it no more ♪

♪ This is the part when I say I don't want ya ♪

♪ I'm stronger than I've been before ♪

♪ This is the part when I break free ♪

♪ 'Cause I can't resist it no more ♪

♪ You were better ♪

♪ Deeper ♪

♪ I was under your spell ♪

♪ Like a deadly ♪

♪ Fever yeah, babe ♪

♪ On the highway to hell ♪

♪ I only want to die alive ♪

♪ Never by the hands of a broken heart ♪

♪ Don't wanna hear you lie tonight ♪

♪ Now that I've become who I am ♪

♪ This is the part when I say I don't want ya ♪

♪ I'm stronger than I've been before ♪

♪ This is the part when I break free ♪

♪ 'Cause I can't resist it no more ♪

♪ This is the part when I say I don't want ya ♪

♪ I'm stronger than I've been before ♪

♪ This is the part when I break free ♪

♪ 'Cause I can't resist it no more ♪

♪ No more, baby ♪

♪ Thought of your body ♪

♪ I came alive ♪

♪ It was lethal ♪

♪ It was fatal ♪

♪ In my dreams it felt so right ♪

♪ But I woke up every time ♪

♪ Oh baby ♪

♪ This is the part when I say I don't want ya ♪

♪ I'm stronger than I've been before ♪

♪ This is the part when I break free ♪

♪ 'Cause I can't resist it no more ♪

♪ This is the part when I say I don't want ya ♪

♪ I'm stronger than I've been before ♪

♪ This is the part when I break free ♪

♪ 'Cause I can't resist it no more ♪

(electronic music)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ B2	verb - to see or experience an event
prepare /prɪˈpɛr/ B1	verb - to make ready for use or consideration
conceive /kənˈsiːv/ B2	verb - to form or devise a plan or idea in the mind
adventure /ədˈvɛnʧər/ B1	noun - an unusual and exciting experience
fantastical /fænˈtæstɪkəl/ C1	adjective - imaginary or fanciful; not real
excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ B1	noun - a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
stronger /ˈstrɔːŋɡər/ B1	adjective - having greater strength or power
break free /breɪk friː/ B2	verb phrase - to escape from confinement or control
lie /laɪ/ B1	verb - to tell an untruth
alive /əˈlaɪv/ A2	adjective - living; not dead
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
fatal /ˈfeɪtəl/ B2	adjective - causing death
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ B1	noun - a main road, especially one that connects cities or towns

Key Grammar Structures

• I shoulda said it before

  ➔ Modal verbs (should)

  ➔ The phrase "shoulda" is a colloquial contraction of "should have", indicating a past obligation or recommendation.

• I only want to die alive

  ➔ Infinitive phrases

  ➔ The phrase "to die alive" uses the infinitive form to express a desire or intention.

• I'm stronger than I've been before

  ➔ Comparative forms

  ➔ The phrase "stronger than" compares the current strength to a previous state.

• This is the part when I say I don't want ya

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The present simple tense is used to express a current action or state.

• I can't resist it no more

  ➔ Negative forms

  ➔ The phrase "can't resist" uses a negative form to express inability.

• Thought of your body I came alive

  ➔ Past simple tense

  ➔ The past simple tense is used to describe actions that have already happened.