Faint – English Lyrics

• By: Linkin Park
• Album: Meteora

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Linkin Park's "Faint" offers a raw and emotional entry point into English. The song's direct and repetitive lyrics, especially in the chorus, make it easy to grasp key phrases expressing frustration and the need for acknowledgment. What makes "Faint" special for language learners is the clear articulation in Mike Shinoda's rap verses, which allows for an easier understanding of the words, while Chester Bennington's passionate delivery of the chorus helps in understanding the emotional weight of the language. This contrast provides a dynamic and engaging way to learn vocabulary related to feelings and interpersonal struggles.

[English]

[Applause] so [Music]

so

a little bit of loneliness a little bit  of disregard handful of complaints but  

i can't help the fact that  everyone can see these scars  

what i want you to want what i want you to  feel but it's like no matter what i do i can't  

convince you to just believe this is real so let  go watching you turn your back like you always do  

face away and pretend that i'm not but  i'll be here cause you're all that i got

a little bit insecure a little unconfident  cause you don't understand or do what i can but  

sometimes i don't make sense which you never wanna  say but i've never had a doubt it's like no matter  

what i do i can't convince you for once just to  hear me out so let go watching you turn your back  

like you always do face away and pretend that i'm  not but i'll be here cause you're all that god

don't turn your back on me i won't [Applause]

don't

i won't be ignorant

don't turn your back on me

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
loneliness /ˈloʊnliˌnɛs/ B2	noun - the state of being lonely
disregard /dɪsˈɡɑːrd/ C1	noun - lack of consideration or respect verb - to ignore or exclude
complaints /kəmˈpleɪnts/ B2	noun - expressions of dissatisfaction or annoyance
scars /skɑːrz/ B2	noun - mark left on the skin after a wound heals
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
convince /kənˈvɪns/ B2	verb - to persuade someone to believe or do something
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - to accept as true or real
pretend /prɪˈtɛnd/ B2	verb - to act as if something is true when it is not
insecure /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊər/ C1	adjective - lacking confidence or certainty
confident /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ B2	adjective - feeling or showing certainty about something
doubt /daʊt/ B2	noun - a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction verb - to be uncertain about
ignorant /ˈɪɡnərənt/ C1	adjective - lacking knowledge or awareness

Key Grammar Structures

• a little bit of loneliness a little bit of disregard

  ➔ Noun phrases

  ➔ The phrase "a little bit of" is used to express a small amount of something.

• i can't help the fact that everyone can see these scars

  ➔ Modal verbs

  ➔ The modal verb "can't" expresses inability or impossibility.

• what i want you to want

  ➔ Subjunctive mood

  ➔ The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes or desires.

• face away and pretend that i'm not

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The imperative mood is used to give commands or requests.

• i won't be ignorant

  ➔ Future tense with modal verbs

  ➔ The phrase "won't be" indicates a refusal or decision about the future.