Eye Of The Tiger – English Lyrics

• By: Survivor

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language can be a journey of perseverance, much like the story told in 'Eye of the Tiger.' This iconic song is a fantastic tool for English learners, with its clear, powerful lyrics and repetitive, motivating chorus. As you listen, you'll not only pick up vocabulary related to struggle and triumph but also get a taste of the raw energy of 1980s American rock. Let the song's driving beat and empowering message inspire you to conquer your language goals.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rising /ˈraɪzɪŋ/ B1	verb - moving upwards
street /striːt/ A1	noun - a public road in a city or town
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a period when something happens
chance /tʃæns/ A2	noun - a possibility of something happening
distance /ˈdɪstəns/ A2	noun - the length of space between two places
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult male human
will /wɪl/ A2	noun - the power of mind to decide and do
survive /sərˈvaɪv/ B1	verb - continue to live or exist
passion /ˈpæʃən/ B2	noun - strong and barely controllable emotion
glory /ˈɡlɔːri/ B2	noun - high renown or honor won by notable achievements
dreams /driːmz/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - take part in a violent struggle involving physical force or weapons noun - a violent confrontation or struggle.
eye /aɪ/ A1	noun - the organ of sight
tiger /ˈtaɪɡər/ A1	noun - a large feline cat with yellowish-brown coat and black stripes
thrill /θrɪl/ B2	noun - a feeling of excitement and pleasure
challenge /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ B1	noun - a task or situation that tests someone's abilities
rival /ˈraɪvl/ B2	noun - a person or thing competing with another for the same objective
survivor /sərˈvaɪvər/ B1	noun - a person who survives, especially after a dangerous event
prey /preɪ/ B1	noun - an animal that is hunted and killed by another for food
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period from sunset to sunrise
heat /hiːt/ A2	noun - the quality of being hot
hungry /ˈhʌŋɡri/ A1	adjective - feeling or displaying the need for food
kill /kɪl/ A2	noun - the act of causing death; the termination of life. verb - cause the death of (a person, animal, or plant).
skill /skɪl/ B1	noun - the ability to do something well; expertise
top /tɑːp/ A2	noun - the highest point or part of something
guts /ɡʌts/ B2	noun - courage and determination

Key Grammar Structures

• Rising up, back on the street

  ➔ Present participle used as an adjective.

  ➔ Here, "rising" modifies the implied subject (presumably the singer/fighter). It describes their current state or action. Implies an ongoing action or characteristic.

• Did my time, took my chances

  ➔ Simple Past tense; Parallel Structure.

  ➔ "Did" and "took" are both in the Simple Past, indicating completed actions in the past. The parallel structure emphasizes the sequence of events.

• Just a man and his will to survive

  ➔ Noun phrase with infinitive of purpose.

  ➔ The infinitive "to survive" explains the purpose of "his will." It clarifies what the man's will is for.

• So many times it happens too fast

  ➔ Adverb of degree ("too") modifying an adjective ("fast").

  ➔ "Too" intensifies the meaning of "fast," indicating that something happens excessively quickly.

• Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past

  ➔ Imperative sentence with negative command.

  ➔ "Don't lose" is a negative imperative, instructing the listener to avoid a certain action. "Grip on" is a phrasal verb meaning to maintain control of something.

• You must fight just to keep them alive

  ➔ Modal verb "must" expressing obligation; Infinitive of purpose introduced by "just".

  ➔ "Must" indicates a strong obligation or necessity. "Just to keep them alive" explains the reason for the fighting. "Just" here emphasizes the purpose.

• Rising up to the challenge of our rival

  ➔ Present participle phrase acting as an adverbial of manner or purpose.

  ➔ "Rising up to the challenge" describes *how* the subject faces the rival, adding detail to the action.

• They stack the odds 'til we take to the street

  ➔ Use of "'til" as a shortened form of "until"; Phrasal verb "take to the street".

  ➔ "'Til" is a contraction used in informal contexts. "Take to the street" is a phrasal verb meaning to go out into the streets, often to protest or fight.