Destiny – English Lyrics

• By: Ellie Goulding

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Ellie Goulding's 'Destiny' to experience a blend of rich, atmospheric pop and empowering lyricism. The song provides excellent exposure to English vocabulary related to self-acceptance, fate, and emotional catharsis, particularly through the use of powerful, metaphorical phrases like 'hitting the lotto' and 'kissing the knife.' The track is special as it marks a 'triumphant moment of freedom' for the artist, setting a new tone for her musical journey.

[English]

I'm [00:26.534] caving

Feeling the bite 'cause you're not [00:31.986] leaving

Put it to right, ride of my life, I'm [00:38.414] healing

Kissing the knife, [00:44.724] falling

Des- [00:49.153] tiny

Des- [00:50.723] tiny

I've seen a lot, I've seen it [00:53.695] all

I hit the lotto when I found [00:56.385] you

You

I've seen a lot with you on [01:03.635] top

I hit the lotto when I found [01:07.015] you

You

I got this [01:15.263] feeling

The prize belongs to [01:18.473] me

Don't I hit the [01:21.503] ceiling?

These lights can only [01:25.003] mean...

Des- [01:29.572] tiny

Des- [01:31.822] tiny

It's never all that [01:34.842] deep

Unleash the [01:37.882] rain!

It was cynical of [01:41.579] me

To stay out of the [01:44.799] chase

Now I'll stay in the right [01:47.499] place

I'm just saying it might [01:50.299] be

Des- [01:51.550] tiny

Des- [01:53.750] tiny

I've seen a lot, I've seen it [01:56.270] all

I hit the lotto when I found [01:58.784] you

You

I've seen a lot with you on [02:04.854] top

I hit the lotto when I found [02:07.364] you

You

I got this [02:12.564] feeling

The prize belongs to [02:16.004] me

Don't I hit the [02:19.014] ceiling?

These lights can only [02:22.284] mean...

Des- [02:25.484] tiny

Des- [02:27.724] tiny

Who cares what I've [02:30.134] lost?

I know the cure and the [02:33.334] cause

I got cut from your [02:36.184] sharp

But I'm still un- [02:39.184] marked

And who cares what you've [02:42.224] done

With a body like [02:45.044] God

I got cut by your [02:47.964] sharp

But I'm still un- [02:50.794] marked

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ B1	noun - an emotional state or sensation
bite /baɪt/ A2	noun - a wound made by teeth verb - to cut with the teeth
ride /raɪd/ A2	noun - a journey on a vehicle such as a bike or horse verb - to travel on or in a vehicle
healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ B2	noun - the process of becoming healthy again
knife /naɪf/ A2	noun - a cutting instrument with a sharp blade
tiny /ˈtaɪni/ A2	adjective - very small; minuscule
lotto /ˈlɒt.oʊ/ B2	noun - a lottery game in which numbers are drawn for a prize
prize /praɪz/ B1	noun - a reward given for achievement verb - to value highly; to cherish
ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ B1	noun - the upper interior surface of a room
lights /laɪts/ A2	noun - sources of illumination
deep /diːp/ A2	adjective - extending far down from the surface
unleash /ʌnˈliːʃ/ C1	verb - to release from restraint; to set free
rain /reɪn/ A1	noun - water that falls from clouds
cynical /ˈsɪnɪkəl/ C1	adjective - believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of sincerity
chase /tʃeɪs/ B1	noun - the act of pursuing something or someone verb - to pursue in order to catch or overtake
lost /lɒst/ A2	adjective - unable to find one's way; missing verb - past tense of lose; to misplace
cure /kjʊə(r)/ B2	noun - a remedy that restores health verb - to restore to health; to heal
body /ˈbɒdi/ A2	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal