Burn It to the Ground – English Lyrics

• By: Nickelback

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Nickelback's high-octane rock anthem, "Burn It to the Ground." This track's infectious energy and straightforward lyrics offer a powerful exploration of themes like liberation and wild freedom. Learning the language through this song provides insight into expressing raw energy and defiance, making it a compelling listen for those looking to understand English in a hard rock context.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
midnight /ˈmɪd.naɪt/ B1	noun - the middle of the night; 12 o'clock at night
whiskey /ˈwɪs.ki/ B1	noun - a type of strong alcoholic drink made from fermented grain
fear /fɪr/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous verb - to be afraid of someone or something
light /laɪt/ A2	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible verb - to make something start to burn
drink /drɪŋk/ A1	verb - to take a liquid into the mouth and swallow it noun - a liquid that can be swallowed as refreshment
scream /skriːm/ B1	verb - to make a loud, high-pitched sound noun - a loud, high-pitched sound made by someone
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A2	noun - the solid surface of the earth verb - to prohibit someone from doing something
crazy /ˈkreɪ.zi/ B1	adjective - mentally deranged; insane
class /klæs/ B1	noun - a group of students who are taught together
taste /teɪst/ B2	noun - the sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth verb - to perceive or experience the flavor of something
kick /kɪk/ A2	verb - to strike with the foot
train /treɪn/ A2	noun - a series of connected vehicles traveling on railways verb - to teach a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior
bomb /bɑːm/ B2	noun - an explosive weapon verb - to attack or destroy with bombs

Key Grammar Structures

• We're going off tonight

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "We're going" indicates an action happening right now.

• Take anything we want

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase "Take anything" is a command or instruction.

• While we burn it to the ground tonight

  ➔ Subordinate clause

  ➔ The phrase "While we burn" provides additional information about the main action.

• I've got a fist full of whiskey

  ➔ Present perfect tense

  ➔ The phrase "I've got" indicates possession that started in the past and continues to the present.

• No chain, no lock

  ➔ Parallel structure

  ➔ The phrase "No chain, no lock" uses parallel structure for emphasis.

• Drinking till the night's gone

  ➔ Gerund phrase

  ➔ The phrase "Drinking till" uses a gerund to indicate an ongoing action.

• We're screaming like demons

  ➔ Simile

  ➔ The phrase "like demons" compares the intensity of screaming to that of demons.