Destiny – English Lyrics

• By: Ellie Goulding

Lyrics & Translation

Ellie Goulding's 'Destiny' is a captivating pop track, rich with 'ethereal' vocals and atmospheric textures, that offers a wonderful opportunity to learn English through expressions of self-empowerment and emotional freedom. You can explore vocabulary related to emotional shifts ('emancipation,' 'catharsis'), powerful imagery ('jumping off a cliff,' 'kissing the knife'), and the central theme of accepting fate ('surrendering to destiny'). Its blend of intimate lyrics and expansive production makes it a compelling listen.

[English]

作词 : Kurtis Wells/Jack Rochon/Ellie Goulding/Livvi Franc

作曲 : Kurtis Wells/Jack Rochon/Ellie Goulding/Livvi Franc

I'm caving

Feeling the bite 'cause you're not leaving

Put it to right, ride of my life, I'm healing

Kissing the knife, falling

Destiny

Destiny

I've seen a lot, I've seen it all

I hit the lotto when I found you

You

I've seen a lot with you on top

I hit the lotto when I found you

You

I got this feeling

The prize belongs to me

Don't I hit the ceiling?

These lights can only mean…

Destiny

Destiny

It's never all that deep

Unleash the rain!

It was cynical of me

To stay out of the chase

Now I'll stay in the right place

I'm just saying it might be

Destiny

Destiny…

I've seen a lot, I've seen it all

I hit the lotto when I found you

You

I've seen a lot with you on top

I hit the lotto when I found you

You

I got this feeling

The prize belongs to me

Don't I hit the ceiling?

These lights can only mean…

Destiny

Destiny

Who cares what I've lost?

I know the cure and the cause

I got cut from your sharp

But I'm still unmarked

And who cares what you've done

With a body like God

I got cut by your sharp

But I'm still unmarked

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
destiny /ˈdɛstɪni/ B2	noun - the predetermined course of events; fate
caving /ˈkeɪvɪŋ/ B2	verb - to collapse or give way under pressure; to surrender
healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ B1	noun - the process of becoming healthy again verb - to make or become healthy again
kiss /kɪs/ A2	verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of affection noun - a touch or caress with the lips
knife /naɪf/ A1	noun - a cutting tool with a sharp blade
lotto /ˈlɒt.oʊ/ B1	noun - a game of chance where participants buy tickets for a chance to win a prize
prize /praɪz/ A2	noun - a reward or recognition given for achievement
ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - the upper interior surface of a room
lights /laɪts/ A1	noun - sources of illumination; lamps, bulbs, etc.
unleash /ʌnˈliːʃ/ C1	verb - to release something powerful or dangerous from restraint
cynical /ˈsɪnɪkəl/ C1	adjective - believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of sincerity
chase /tʃeɪs/ B1	verb - to pursue in order to catch or overtake noun - the act of pursuing something
unmarked /ʌnˈmɑːrkt/ C1	adjective - not bearing any mark, sign, or label; unchanged
sharp /ʃɑːrp/ A2	adjective - having a thin cutting edge or point; keen
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or organism
cure /kjʊər/ B2	noun - a means of healing or restoring health verb - to restore to health; to heal
cause /kɔːz/ B1	noun - a person or thing that makes something happen verb - to make something happen; to bring about
rain /reɪn/ A1	noun - water that falls from clouds in drops