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And I say, "Hey, anche se cadiamo, poi ci rialziamo 00:08
It's more than just a game, it's our DNA" 00:14
Yeah, 또 넘어져도, 난 또다시 일어나 00:18
This is more than just a game, it's our DNA 00:23
(Ooh) tonight, we live our destiny 00:27
(Ooh) only got one shot, and I know I believe (believe) 00:32
That we'll keep on fighting (fighting) while the world is watching 00:37
(Ooh) I know everything is meant to be 00:41
We'll stand together, we'll stand the pressure 00:45
Wave your flags up in the sky, let fate decide 00:49
So we say, "Hey, we're not gonna break, yeah 00:53
We're standing here today 00:57
'Cause it's more than just a game, it's our DNA" 00:59
Yeah, we're shooting for the stars, got a fire in our hearts 01:03
This is more than just a game, it's our DNA 01:08
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh 01:13
It's our DNA 01:20
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh 01:22
It's our DNA 01:28
Yeah, bend, never break (never break), everybody winning 01:29
Come and kick it with the great (kick it with the great) 01:32
Flowers at my feet, time to pull it out the vase (when?) 01:34
Dripping down my face (yeah) 01:36
If I run a race, it'll be a paper chase (ay, okay) 01:37
The hottie gotta win (yeah) 01:39
Haters throwing stones, turned to diamonds on the wrist 01:40
(Diamonds on the wrist) 01:42
Give it all you got, taking shots, never miss (yeah) 01:43
My squad all legit (yeah) 01:45
Walking on the field, I'll die before I quit, huh 01:46
We'll stand together, we'll stand the pressure 01:49
Wave your flags up in the sky, let fate decide (before I quit, huh) 01:52
So we say, "Hey, we're not gonna break, yeah 01:57
We're standing here today 02:01
'Cause it's more than just a game, it's our DNA" 02:02
Yeah, we're shooting for the stars, got a fire in our hearts 02:07
This is more than just a game, it's our DNA 02:11
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh 02:16
It's our DNA 02:23
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh 02:25
It's our DNA 02:32
And I say, "Hey, anche se cadiamo, poi ci rialziamo 02:33
It's more than just a game, it's our DNA" (just a game) 02:39
또 넘어져도, 난 또다시 일어나 02:43
This is more than just a game, it's our DNA 02:48
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DNA (More Than A Game) – English Lyrics

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Dive into a unique linguistic blend of melodic Italian-inspired operatic phrasing and rhythmic English rap. This song is perfect for learners looking to master expressive vocal dynamics and contemporary conversational flow simultaneously.

[English]
And I say, "Hey, anche se cadiamo, poi ci rialziamo
It's more than just a game, it's our DNA"
Yeah, 또 넘어져도, 난 또다시 일어나
This is more than just a game, it's our DNA
(Ooh) tonight, we live our destiny
(Ooh) only got one shot, and I know I believe (believe)
That we'll keep on fighting (fighting) while the world is watching
(Ooh) I know everything is meant to be
We'll stand together, we'll stand the pressure
Wave your flags up in the sky, let fate decide
So we say, "Hey, we're not gonna break, yeah
We're standing here today
'Cause it's more than just a game, it's our DNA"
Yeah, we're shooting for the stars, got a fire in our hearts
This is more than just a game, it's our DNA
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh
It's our DNA
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh
It's our DNA
Yeah, bend, never break (never break), everybody winning
Come and kick it with the great (kick it with the great)
Flowers at my feet, time to pull it out the vase (when?)
Dripping down my face (yeah)
If I run a race, it'll be a paper chase (ay, okay)
The hottie gotta win (yeah)
Haters throwing stones, turned to diamonds on the wrist
(Diamonds on the wrist)
Give it all you got, taking shots, never miss (yeah)
My squad all legit (yeah)
Walking on the field, I'll die before I quit, huh
We'll stand together, we'll stand the pressure
Wave your flags up in the sky, let fate decide (before I quit, huh)
So we say, "Hey, we're not gonna break, yeah
We're standing here today
'Cause it's more than just a game, it's our DNA"
Yeah, we're shooting for the stars, got a fire in our hearts
This is more than just a game, it's our DNA
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh
It's our DNA
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh
It's our DNA
And I say, "Hey, anche se cadiamo, poi ci rialziamo
It's more than just a game, it's our DNA" (just a game)
또 넘어져도, 난 또다시 일어나
This is more than just a game, it's our DNA
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Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

destiny

/ˈdɛstɪni/

B2
  • noun
  • - the hidden power believed to control what will happen in the future

pressure

/ˈprɛʃər/

B1
  • noun
  • - the exertion of force upon a surface by an object or fluid

fighting

/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

A2
  • verb
  • - taking part in a violent struggle or competition

fate

/feɪt/

B2
  • noun
  • - the development of events beyond a person's control

diamonds

/ˈdaɪəməndz/

A2
  • noun
  • - a precious stone consisting of a clear and typically colorless crystalline form of pure carbon

shooting

/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

B1
  • verb
  • - to aim or direct a weapon or projectile

hearts

/hɑːrts/

A1
  • noun
  • - the organ that pumps blood, often symbolic of emotion

legit

/lɪˈdʒɪt/

B2
  • adjective
  • - conforming to the rules; authentic

winning

/ˈwɪnɪŋ/

A1
  • verb
  • - to be successful or victorious in a contest

break

/breɪk/

A1
  • verb
  • - to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain

believe

/bɪˈliːv/

A2
  • verb
  • - to accept that something is true; feel sure of the truth

decide

/dɪˈsaɪd/

A2
  • verb
  • - to come to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration

hottie

/ˈhɒti/

C1
  • noun
  • - a sexually attractive person

flowers

/ˈflaʊərz/

A1
  • noun
  • - the seed-bearing part of a plant

squad

/skwɒd/

B2
  • noun
  • - a small group of people having a particular task

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Key Grammar Structures

  • Anche se cadiamo, poi ci rialziamo

    ➔ Concessive clause with 'anche se' (even if)

    ➔ Using "anche se" + present indicative expresses a condition that does not prevent the action in the main clause.

  • Only got one shot, and I know I believe

    ➔ Ellipsis of the subject pronoun (I)

    ➔ In informal or poetic contexts, the subject "I" is omitted before "got" to maintain rhythm.

  • I know everything is meant to be

    ➔ Passive construction with 'be meant to'

    ➔ The phrase "is meant to be" indicates destiny or something predetermined.

  • We're not gonna break

    ➔ Future intention using 'be going to' (informal 'gonna')

    ➔ Used to express a firm determination or plan for the future.

  • Haters throwing stones, turned to diamonds

    ➔ Reduced relative clause/Participle phrase

    ➔ The phrase "turned to diamonds" describes the stones thrown by haters, acting as a past participle modifier.

  • I'll die before I quit

    ➔ Adverbial clause of time with 'before'

    ➔ The clause "before I quit" establishes a temporal condition, indicating an action that will never happen.

  • It's our DNA

    ➔ Possessive determiner with noun

    "Our" is a possessive determiner indicating belonging or identity.