Do Or Die – English Lyrics

• By: Thirty Seconds To Mars
• Album: LOVE LUST FAITH + DREAMS

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying sound of Thirty Seconds to Mars with "Do Or Die," a track that not only showcases their unique blend of electronic and arena rock but also delivers a compelling message about embracing life with urgency and pursuing your dreams. Listening to this song can immerse you in modern rock vocabulary and expressions of determination, making it an inspiring choice for language learners to connect with powerful English lyrical themes.

[English]

Xing dong hai shi si wang

In the middle of the night

When the angels scream

I don't want to live a lie, that I believe

Time to do or die

I will never forget the moment, the moment

I will never forget the moment

And the story goes on, on, on

That's how the story goes

That's how the story goes

You and I will never die

It's a dark embrace

In the beginning was a light of a dawning age

Time to be alive

I will never forget the moment, the moment

I will never forget

This night we sing, we sing

On, on, on

That's how the story goes

Fate is coming, that I know

Time is running, got to go

Fate is coming, that I know

Let it go

Here and now

Under the banner of heaven

We dream out loud

Do or die, and the story goes

On, on, on

And the story goes

On, on, on

This is the story

Fate is coming, that I know (This is the story)

Time is running, got to go (This is the story)

Fate is coming, that I know (This is the story)

Let it go

Here and now

Under the banner of heaven

We dream out loud

Dream out loud

Fate is coming, that I know (Time to do or die)

Time is running out (Time to do or die)

Fate is coming, that I know (Time to do or die)

Let it go

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ A1	noun - a very short period of time
story /ˈstɔri/ A1	noun - an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment
fate /feɪt/ A2	noun - the development of events outside human control
dream /driːm/ A1	verb - to have a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep
alive /əˈlaɪv/ A1	adjective - living; not dead
embrace /ɪmˈbreɪs/ B1	verb - to hold someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection noun - an act of holding someone closely in one's arms
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible adjective - having a considerable degree of brightness
scream /skriːm/ A2	verb - to give a long, loud, piercing cry, especially of pain or anger
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A1	verb - to accept that something is true, especially without proof
forget /fəˈɡɛt/ A1	verb - to be unable to remember something
dark /dɑrk/ A1	adjective - with little or no light
beginning /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/ A1	noun - the point in time or space at which something starts
heaven /ˈhɛvən/ A2	noun - the place thought to be inhabited by God and the souls of dead people
banner /ˈbænər/ B1	noun - a large piece of cloth with a symbol, logo, or message, used as a flag or for decoration
loud /laʊd/ A1	adjective - producing a lot of noise
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot

Key Grammar Structures

• I don't want to live a lie, that I believe

  ➔ Present simple with 'don't' for negation

  ➔ The sentence uses the present simple tense with 'don't' to express a habitual or general truth in a negative way. 'Don't want' indicates a continuous state of not wanting.

• Time to do or die

  ➔ It's time construction

  ➔ The phrase 'Time to do or die' uses the 'It's time to' construction to indicate that a particular action is necessary or urgent. Here, it emphasizes the critical nature of the moment.

• I will never forget the moment, the moment

  ➔ Future simple with 'will' for emphasis

  ➔ The sentence uses the future simple tense with 'will' to express a strong personal commitment or promise. The repetition of 'the moment' adds emphasis to the importance of the event.

• That's how the story goes

  ➔ Present simple with 's' for third person singular

  ➔ The sentence uses the present simple tense with 's' to agree with the third person singular subject 'That'. It describes a general truth or a habitual action.

• Fate is coming, that I know

  ➔ Present continuous for future arrangement

  ➔ The sentence uses the present continuous tense to describe a future arrangement or plan. 'Is coming' indicates that the event is certain and expected.

• Let it go

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase 'Let it go' is in the imperative mood, used to give a direct command or instruction. It encourages the listener to release or abandon something.

• We dream out loud

  ➔ Present simple with verb 'dream'

  ➔ The sentence uses the present simple tense with the verb 'dream' to describe a habitual or general action. It suggests that dreaming out loud is a regular or characteristic activity.