Dancing Through Life – English Lyrics
Lyrics & Translation
Discover the art of lightheartedness with 'Dancing Through Life' from 'Wicked.' This song offers a glimpse into a carefree approach to life, teaching you how to 'skim the surface' and 'keep dancing through' any challenge. Dive in to explore vocabulary related to emotions, philosophy, and the nuances of living an unexamined life.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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responsibility /rɪspɒnsɪˈbɪlɪti/ B2 |
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corrupt /kəˈrʌpt/ B2 |
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teach /tiːtʃ/ A2 |
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lesson /ˈlɛsn/ A2 |
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callow /ˈkæl.oʊ/ B1 |
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shallow /ˈʃæ.loʊ/ A2 |
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stress /strɛs/ B1 |
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learn /lɜːrn/ A2 |
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life /laɪf/ A1 |
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dance /dæns/ A1 |
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surface /ˈsɜːrfɪs/ B1 |
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smooth /smuːð/ B2 |
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painless /ˈpeɪn.ləs/ C1 |
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brainless /ˈbreɪn.ləs/ B2 |
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mindless /ˈmaɪndləs/ B2 |
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careless /ˈkɛərləs/ B1 |
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trouble /ˈtrʌb.əl/ B2 |
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live /lɪv/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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The trouble with schools is they always try to teach the wrong lesson.
➔ Present simple tense is used to express general truths.
➔ In the sentence, "The trouble with schools is...", the verb "is" indicates a state of being.
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Nothing matters but knowing nothing matters.
➔ The phrase uses 'but' to indicate exception.
➔ In this context, "but" emphasizes that knowing nothing matters is the only thing that is important.
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Life's more painless for the brainless.
➔ The contraction 'Life's' is a possessive form.
➔ Here, "Life's" indicates that life has a quality of being painless.
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Let's go down to the Ozdust Ballroom.
➔ The use of 'let's' is an invitation or suggestion.
➔ In this line, "Let's go" suggests a shared action or experience.
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You deserve each other.
➔ The phrase uses 'deserve' to indicate merit or worthiness.
➔ In this context, "deserve" implies that both parties are suitable for each other.
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I only wish there were something I could do for her.
➔ The use of 'wish' indicates a desire for something that is not true.
➔ In this line, "I only wish" expresses a longing for the ability to help.
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When you're dancing through life.
➔ The use of 'when' introduces a conditional clause.
➔ In this context, "when you're dancing" suggests a scenario where life is more enjoyable.
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