DARE ME

• By: IVE

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to emit light or brightness
dare /dɛər/ B2	verb - to have the courage to do something difficult or dangerous
love /lʌv/ A2	verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
dream /driːm/ B1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep verb - to imagine or want very much
power /ˈpaʊər/ B2	noun - the ability to do something or act in a particular way
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ B1	noun - the time that will come after the present
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body
chance /tʃæns/ B2	noun - the possibility of something happening
strength /streŋkθ/ B2	noun - the quality of being strong or powerful
mistake /mɪsˈteɪk/ B1	noun - an action or decision that is wrong or incorrect
failure /ˈfeɪljər/ B2	noun - lack of success in achieving a goal
fail /feɪl/ B1
move /muːv/ A2	verb - to change position or go in a direction

Grammar:

• No matter what the future holds

  ➔ Concessive Clause / "No Matter What" Construction

  ➔ "No matter what" is used to say that something is true or will happen regardless of a situation or event. It emphasizes determination despite circumstances.

• There's no need to compare yourself with others

  ➔ "There is no need to" + Infinitive

  ➔ This structure, "There is no need to" followed by an infinitive verb, expresses a lack of necessity or obligation. "compare yourself" includes a reflexive pronoun.

• I made up my mind not to reject myself

  ➔ Phrasal Verb / Idiom ("make up one's mind") + Negative Infinitive ("not to do")

  ➔ "made up my mind" is an idiom meaning "decided." The structure "not to reject" is a negative infinitive, used here to express a negative purpose or decision.

• Don't be afraid to make mistakes

  ➔ Imperative + "be afraid to" + Infinitive

  ➔ This is an imperative sentence giving advice or encouragement. "be afraid to" is a common phrase followed by an infinitive, indicating fear or hesitation regarding an action.

• Keep trying trying daily

  ➔ "Keep" + Gerund (Repetition/Persistence)

  ➔ The verb "keep" followed by a gerund ("-ing" form) emphasizes continuous action or persistence in doing something. The repetition of "trying" reinforces this idea.

• I know that I can shine again

  ➔ Noun Clause with "that" + Modal Verb "can"

  ➔ "that I can shine again" is a noun clause functioning as the direct object of the verb "know". "can" is a modal verb expressing ability or possibility.

• Despite whatever anyone says about me, yeah

  ➔ Preposition of Concession ("Despite") + "Whatever" clause

  ➔ "Despite" is a preposition indicating opposition or contrast. "whatever" functions as a pronoun in a nominal clause, meaning "anything that" or "no matter what."

• Fine, even if I fail again

  ➔ Concessive Clause with "Even if"

  ➔ "Even if" introduces a concessive clause, indicating that something will happen or be true regardless of the condition mentioned. It implies a strong concession.

• I'll just get right back up

  ➔ Phrasal Verb ("get back up") + Adverb ("right")

  ➔ "get back up" is a common phrasal verb meaning to recover or rise after falling. "right" is used as an intensifier here, meaning "immediately" or "directly."

• I'm good just the way I am, yeah

  ➔ Idiomatic Expression / Ellipsis in Relative Clause ("the way")

  ➔ "the way I am" is an idiomatic phrase meaning "as I am" or "in my current state." It's a reduced relative clause where "that/which" is omitted before "I am."