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Talk back, talk back with a 00:29
With your four rebound 00:32
I ain't nothing with such cautious time 00:34
The buzzards aren't over now 00:39
The call ain't nothing if you don't survive 00:41
Do I need power? 00:47
Do you need power? 00:53
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Do You Need Power? – English Lyrics

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Bon Iver
Album
Creed II: The Album
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Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in Bon Iver's 'Do You Need Power?', a unique blend of indie folk and hip-hop influences, and unlock a language of raw determination. This track, originally from the *Creed II* soundtrack, offers a rich exploration of inner strength and purpose, making it a compelling listen for those eager to delve into nuanced lyrical themes and innovative soundscapes.

[English]
Talk back, talk back with a
With your four rebound
I ain't nothing with such cautious time
The buzzards aren't over now
The call ain't nothing if you don't survive
Do I need power?
Do you need power?
...

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

talk

/tɔːk/

A1
  • verb
  • - to speak to someone

rebound

/riˈbaʊnd/

B1
  • noun
  • - a recovery from a difficulty
  • verb
  • - to recover from a difficulty

cautious

/ˈkɔːʃəs/

B2
  • adjective
  • - careful about potential problems

buzzard

/ˈbʌzərd/

C1
  • noun
  • - a large bird of prey

survive

/sərˈvaɪv/

A2
  • verb
  • - to continue to live or exist

power

/ˈpaʊər/

A1
  • noun
  • - the ability to control or influence

nothing

/ˈnʌθɪŋ/

A1
  • pronoun
  • - not anything

call

/kɔːl/

A1
  • verb
  • - to speak to someone on the phone
  • noun
  • - a request or invitation

ain't

/eɪnt/

A2
  • contraction
  • - am not, is not, are not, has not, have not

need

/niːd/

A1
  • verb
  • - to require something
  • noun
  • - a requirement

over

/ˈoʊvər/

A1
  • preposition
  • - above or higher than
  • adverb
  • - finished or ended

now

/naʊ/

A1
  • adverb
  • - at the present time

if

/ɪf/

A1
  • conjunction
  • - in the event that

do

/duː/

A1
  • verb
  • - to perform an action

you

/juː/

A1
  • pronoun
  • - the person being spoken to

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