Cry – English Lyrics

• By: Michael Jackson
• Album: Invincible

Lyrics & Translation

Unlock the power of music and language with Michael Jackson's "Cry." This heartfelt ballad offers a chance to explore English through its uplifting and universal message of unity. The song's clear and emotive lyrics make it an accessible and inspiring choice for language learners, allowing you to connect with its powerful call for a better world while enhancing your vocabulary and comprehension.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
shake /ʃeɪk/ A2	verb - to move irregularly, often rapidly
missing /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ A2	adjective - not present or found
lacking /ˈlækɪŋ/ B1	adjective - not having enough of something
clue /kluː/ B1	noun - a hint or indication
buried /ˈbʌrɪd/ B2	adjective - hidden or concealed verb - to conceal or hide
mystery /ˈmɪstri/ B2	noun - something difficult to understand or explain
unfold /ʌnˈfoʊld/ B2	verb - to become known or apparent
blind /blaɪnd/ B1	adjective - unable to see
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to make something different noun - an alteration or modification
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	verb - to come into contact with
chosen /ˈtʃoʊzn/ B2	adjective - selected or picked out
faith /feɪθ/ B2	noun - belief in something without proof
prayers /ˈpreɪərz/ B1	noun - requests for help or favors made to a god
madness /ˈmædnəs/ C1	noun - extreme mental disturbance
miracles /ˈmɪrəkəlz/ B2	noun - a surprising and welcome event that seems to have no natural explanation

Key Grammar Structures

• Somebody shakes when the wind blows

  ➔ Indefinite Pronoun + Present Simple

  ➔ The use of "Somebody" as an indefinite pronoun indicates an unspecified person. The present simple tense describes a habitual action or a general truth – in this case, a reaction to the wind.

• When will this mystery unfold

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will' + Conditional Clause

  ➔ This sentence uses a future simple question to inquire about when an event (the mystery unfolding) will happen. The 'when' introduces a time clause.

• You can change the world (I can't do it by myself)

  ➔ Modal Verb ('can') + Infinitive + Parenthetical Statement

  ➔ "You can change the world" expresses ability or possibility. The parenthetical statement "I can't do it by myself" adds a contrasting idea, emphasizing the need for collaboration.

• If we all cry at the same time tonight

  ➔ First Conditional Clause

  ➔ This is a classic example of a first conditional sentence, expressing a possible future outcome dependent on a condition. 'If' introduces the condition, and the main clause describes the result.

• And when all, 'cause I will answer all your prayers (Prayers)

  ➔ Subordinating Conjunction ('when') + Future Simple + Colloquial Contraction ('cause')

  ➔ The sentence begins with a subordinating conjunction 'when' introducing a time clause. 'Cause' is a colloquial contraction of 'because'. The phrase 'I will answer' uses the future simple to express a promise.