I Just Want to Fly – English Lyrics

• By: Jelly Roll

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Jelly Roll's emotionally raw "Dreams Don't Die," a powerful song that encourages listeners to embrace resilience and hold onto hope. Through its honest lyrics and country-rock sound, you'll discover a deeply personal narrative of overcoming adversity. This track is a masterclass in conveying authentic struggle and unwavering spirit, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to connect with English through impactful storytelling.

[English]

How many times will I keep getting cut wide open?

Say that you love me tonight even if you don't

How many times will I keep getting told I'm hopeless?

Let me believe that you will even if you won't

I know how to cry

And I know how to lie

And I know how to hurt

Been doing it all my life

And please don't bring me down

'Cause I just want to fly

Where dreams don't die

How many dreams have I seen burn up like ashes?

Smoke from a million memories in my eyes

Singing a song of a love that never lasted

One look at you and I remember why

I know how to cry

And I know how to lie

And I know how to hurt

Been doing it all my life

And please don't bring me down

I just want to fly

Where dreams don't die

I know how to cry

Oh I know how to lie

And I know how to hurt

Been doing it all my life

Please don't bring me down

I just want to fly

Where dreams don't die

Key Grammar Structures

• How many times will I keep getting cut wide open?

  ➔ Future continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase 'will keep getting' highlights the future continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action in the future. Here, 'keep getting' emphasizes the repeated nature of the action.

• Let me believe that you will even if you won't

  ➔ Subjunctive mood

  ➔ The phrase 'even if you won't' uses the subjunctive mood to express a hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situation. It conveys a wish or desire despite the reality.

• I know how to cry / And I know how to lie / And I know how to hurt

  ➔ Parallel structure

  ➔ The lines use parallel structure with repeated 'I know how to...' to create rhythm and emphasis. Each clause follows the same grammatical pattern, enhancing the song's lyrical flow.

• Where dreams don't die

  ➔ Present simple in a subordinate clause

  ➔ The phrase 'where dreams don't die' uses the present simple in a subordinate clause to describe a timeless condition. It implies a place or state where dreams persist.