Dare – English Lyrics

• By: Stan Bush

Lyrics & Translation

Get ready to ignite your inner spark with Stan Bush's electrifying hit, "Dare." Featured in the iconic *Transformers: The Movie*, this song is more than just a high-energy rock anthem; it's a powerful lesson in self-belief and resilience. Dive into the lyrics and learn how to 'dare' to chase your dreams, no matter the odds. A perfect track to boost your English vocabulary and your spirit!

[English]

Sometimes when your hopes have all been shattered

There's nowhere to turn

You wonder how you keep going (going)

Think of all the things that really matter

And the chances you've earned

The fire in your heart is growing (growing)

You can fly if you try leaving the past behind

Heaven only knows what you might find

Dare

Dare to believe you can survive

You hold the future in your hand

Dare

Dare to keep all your dreams alive

It's time to take a stand

You can win if you dare

Everybody's trying to break your spirit

Keeping you down

Seems like it's been forever (ever)

Oh!

There's another voice if you'll just hear it

Saying it's the last time

Looks like it's now or never

Out of the darkness you stumble into the light

Fighting for the things you know are right

Dare

Dare to believe you can survive

The power is there at your command

Dare

Dare to keep all your dreams alive

It's time to take a stand

You can win if you dare (dare)

Dare

Dare to believe you can survive

You hold the future in your hand

Dare

Dare to keep all your dreams alive

The power is there at your command

Oh! Dare

Dare to keep all your love alive

Dare to be all that you can be

Dare

There is a place where dreams survive

It's calling you on to victory

Dare

Dare

Uhh-Ohh

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hope /hoʊp/ B1	noun - a feeling of wishing for a certain thing to happen
dare /dɛər/ B2	verb - to be brave enough to do something difficult or risky noun - a challenge to do something risky or brave
survive /sərˈvaɪv/ B2	verb - to continue to live or exist after a dangerous or difficult situation
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ B1	noun - the time yet to come
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B2	verb - to accept something as true or real
power /ˈpaʊər/ B2	noun - the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way
voice /vɔɪs/ B1	noun - the sound produced when someone speaks
stand /stænd/ A2	verb - to be in an upright position
victory /ˈvɪktəri/ B2	noun - success in a contest or struggle
dreams /driːmz/ B1	noun (plural) - visions or thoughts created while sleeping or aspirations
love /lʌv/ A2	noun / verb - a strong feeling of affection; to care deeply for someone

Key Grammar Structures

• Sometimes when your hopes have all been shattered

  ➔ Present perfect passive

  ➔ The phrase "have been shattered" indicates an action that has occurred in the past and has relevance to the present.

• You can fly if you try leaving the past behind

  ➔ Conditional sentences (Type 1)

  ➔ The phrase "if you try" introduces a condition that must be met for the result "you can fly" to happen.

• Dare to believe you can survive

  ➔ Infinitive phrases

  ➔ The phrase "to believe" is an infinitive that acts as the object of the verb "dare."

• It's time to take a stand

  ➔ It's + noun phrase

  ➔ The structure "It's time" indicates a specific moment or situation that calls for action.

• You can win if you dare

  ➔ Modal verbs

  ➔ The modal verb "can" expresses ability or possibility in the phrase.

• There's another voice if you'll just hear it

  ➔ Future simple with 'will'

  ➔ The phrase "if you'll just hear it" uses 'will' to indicate a future action that depends on a condition.

• Dare to keep all your dreams alive

  ➔ Infinitive phrases

  ➔ The phrase "to keep" is an infinitive that acts as the object of the verb "dare."