Castle of Glass – English Lyrics

• By: Linkin Park
• Album: From Zero

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into the poignant lyrics of Linkin Park's "Castle of Glass," a song that masterfully blends introspective themes with a unique musical landscape. This track offers a rich vocabulary related to emotions, vulnerability, and resilience, while its distinctive mix of electronic, folk, and rock elements provides a dynamic listening experience that can help learners grasp varied musical expressions in English. Understanding the nuances of its lyrics and the metaphorical title can deepen comprehension and appreciation for emotional expression in the language.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
river /ˈrɪvər/ A1	noun - a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.
bend /bend/ A2	noun - a curve or angle in something verb - to force something straight into a curved or angled shape
fighting /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ B1	noun - the act of fighting; a battle or contest adjective - involved in or ready for fighting
end /end/ A1	noun - the final part of something
poison /ˈpɔɪzən/ B2	noun - a substance that causes illness or death when swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. verb - to administer poison to someone.
skin /skɪn/ A1	noun - the outer protective layer of the body
whole /hoʊl/ B1	adjective - complete; not divided or in pieces
wing /wɪŋ/ A2	noun - a part of an animal's body that enables it to fly.
black /blæk/ A1	adjective - of the darkest color; like coal or soot noun - the color black
siren /ˈsaɪrən/ B2	noun - a device that makes a loud prolonged warning sound.
nova /ˈnoʊvə/ C1	noun - a star showing a sudden large increase in brightness and then slowly returning to its original state over a few months.
glow /ɡloʊ/ B1	noun - a steady radiance of light or heat. verb - to produce a continuous light, especially a soft or warm one
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep. verb - to experience a dream
crack /kræk/ B1	noun - a line on the surface of something along which it has split without breaking into separate parts. verb - to break or cause to break without a complete separation of parts.
castle /ˈkæsəl/ A2	noun - a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack.
glass /ɡlæs/ A1	noun - a hard, transparent substance used for making windows, bottles, and other objects.
blinding /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/ B2	adjective - so bright as to make someone temporarily unable to see.
secret /ˈsiːkrət/ B1	noun - something kept hidden or unexplained
sorrow /ˈsɒroʊ/ B2	noun - a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered or encountered by oneself or others.