DNA – English Lyrics

• By: WALK THE MOON

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a journey of self-discovery through WALK THE MOON's "DNA" (The Keys)! This song, with its compelling lyrics and captivating textures, offers a unique opportunity to connect with English on a deeper, more personal level. You can learn about idiomatic expressions like 'in your DNA' and explore vocabulary related to freedom, introspection, and personal empowerment. The song's evocative language and powerful message make it special for understanding how English can convey profound internal experiences and a universal call to action for self-acceptance.

[English]

Sometimes I need to forget where I came from

Just to remember that I'm here at all

Well, I believe that it takes one to know one

Guessing the fire by the shapes on the wall, hey

There ain't no running away

Ain't no fire escape

There ain't no running away

It's in your DNA

It's in your DNA, you already know

Release yourself

There's no one else

Until you free yourself

You can't help nobody else, nobody else

You got the keys

Hey! There ain't no running away

It's in your DNA, got the keys

Hey! There ain't no running away

It's in your DNA, got the keys

Are you in a cage?

Vertical lines throwing stripes on the floor

Are you in chains?

Long helpless nights with your eyes on the door

There ain't no running away

Ain't no fire escape

There ain't no running away

It's in your DNA

It's in your DNA, you already know

Release yourself

There's no one else

Until you free yourself (Free yourself)

You can't help nobody else, nobody else

You got the keys

Hey! There ain't no running away

It's in your DNA, got the keys

Hey! There ain't no running away

It's in your DNA, got the keys

(There's no one else, release yourself)

(DNA, release your...)

...

Well sometimes I need to forget where I came from

Just to remember that I've somewhere to go

Do you believe that it takes one to know one?

You already know

Release yourself (Release yourself)

There's no one else (There's no one else)

Until you free yourself (You free yourself)

You can't help nobody else, nobody else

You got the keys

Hey! There ain't no running away (There's no one else)

It's in your DNA, got the keys (Release yourself)

Hey! There ain't no running away (DNA)

It's in your DNA, got the keys (Release your...)

(There's no one else, release yourself)

(DNA, release your...)

There's no one else

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
DNA /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/ C1	noun - the chemical carrying genetic instructions in all living things
running /ˈrʌn.ɪŋ/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
release /rɪˈliːs/ B1	verb - to set free from confinement or bondage
free /friː/ A1	verb - to set at liberty; release
keys /kiːz/ A1	noun - instruments for opening locks
forget /fərˈɡet/ A1	verb - to cease to remember
remember /rɪˈmembər/ A1	verb - to bring to mind again
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A1	verb - to accept as true
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - combustion producing heat and light
escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ B1	noun - act of breaking free from confinement
help /help/ A1	verb - to give assistance to
cage /keɪdʒ/ B1	noun - a structure of bars or wires for confining animals or birds
chains /tʃeɪnz/ B1	noun - metal rings joined together for restraint
helpless /ˈhelpləs/ B2	adjective - unable to help oneself; defenseless
wall /wɔːl/ A1	noun - a vertical structure that encloses or divides