Fantasy – English Lyrics

• By: Earth, Wind and Fire

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a captivating musical journey with Earth, Wind & Fire's iconic "Fantasy." This timeless track, a masterful blend of R&B, disco, and funk, offers a rich tapestry of sound and profound lyrics, making it an excellent song for language learners. You can learn vocabulary related to dreams, freedom, and inner strength, and experience the nuanced expressions of hope and escapism through its powerful message and Maurice White's insightful songwriting. The soaring vocals and intricate instrumentation create an immersive experience that transcends cultural barriers, inviting you to explore the beauty of English while being swept away by its universal appeal.

[English]

Every man has a place,

In his heart there's a space,

And the world can't erase his fantasies

Take a ride in the sky,

On our ship fantasii

All your dreams will come true,

Right away

And we will live together,

Until the twelfth of never

Our voices will ring forever,

As one

Every thought is a dream,

Rushing by in a stream,

Bringing life to our kingdom of doing

Take a ride in the sky,

On our ship fantasii

All your dreams will come true,

Miles away

Our voices will ring together

Until the twelfth of never,

We all, will live forever,

As one

Come see victory,

In the land called fantasy

Loving life, a new decree,

Bring your mind

To everlasting liberty

As one

Come to see, victory

In a land called fantasy,

Loving life, for you and me,

To behold, to your soul is ecstasy

You will find, other kind, that has been in search for you,

Many lives has brought you to

Recognize it's your life, now in review

And as you stay for the play,

Fantasy, has in store for you,

A glowing light will see you through

It's your day, shining day,

All your dreams come true

As you glide,

In your stride with the wind, as you fly away

Give a smile, from your lips, and say

I am free, yes I'm free,

Now I'm on my way

Come see victory,

In the land called fantasy

Loving life, a new decree,

To behold, to your soul is ecstasy

You will find, other kind, that has been in search for you,

Many lives has brought you to

Recognize it's your life, now in review

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ B2	noun - the faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable.
dreams /driːmz/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep verb - to contemplate the possibility of doing something or that something might be the case
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
voices /ˈvɔɪsɪz/ B1	noun - the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song
ring /rɪŋ/ A2	verb - to sound loudly or clearly
thought /θɔːt/ A2	noun - an idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind
kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ B1	noun - a country, state, or territory ruled by a king or queen.
victory /ˈvɪktəri/ B2	noun - an act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition
land /lænd/ A1	noun - the part of the earth's surface that is not permanently covered by water
loving /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ A2	adjective - feeling or showing love
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.
liberty /ˈlɪbərti/ B2	noun - the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behaviour, or political views.
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.
ecstasy /ˈekstəsi/ C1	noun - an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.
glowing /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/ B2	adjective - emitting a steady light.
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
free /friː/ A1	adjective - not under the control or power of someone else; able to do or say what you want

Key Grammar Structures

• Every man has a place,

  ➔ Simple Present Tense (General Truth)

  ➔ Uses the simple present tense to express a general truth or a fact. "Every man" is singular, hence the verb "has" is used.

• And the world can't erase his fantasies

  ➔ Modal Verb (can't) + Infinitive (erase)

  ➔ "can't" (cannot) is a modal verb expressing inability or impossibility. It's followed by the base form of the verb "erase".

• All your dreams will come true, Right away

  ➔ Future Simple (will + infinitive)

  ➔ "will come" is the future simple tense, indicating that the dreams will certainly come true in the future.

• Until the twelfth of never

  ➔ Preposition "Until" + Noun Phrase

  ➔ "Until" indicates a point in time up to which something will continue. "the twelfth of never" is an idiom meaning 'never'.

• Every thought is a dream, Rushing by in a stream

  ➔ Present Participle (Rushing)

  ➔ "Rushing" is a present participle used as an adjective, modifying the noun phrase "every thought" or "a dream". It describes the action that the thought or dream is performing.

• Loving life, a new decree,

  ➔ Present Participle as Adjective (reduced relative clause)

  ➔ "Loving" is a present participle acting as an adjective modifying "life." This is a reduced relative clause, where "that loves life" becomes simply "loving life."

• You will find, other kind, that has been in search for you,

  ➔ Relative Clause ("that has been in search for you")

  ➔ "that has been in search for you" is a relative clause that modifies "other kind". The relative pronoun "that" introduces the clause and refers back to "other kind". The tense used is present perfect continuous, showing an action that started in the past and continues to the present.

• Many lives has brought you to Recognize it's your life, now in review

  ➔ Subject-Verb Inversion (Many lives has brought you to)

  ➔ The sentence exhibits subject-verb inversion. Normally, it would be 'Many lives have brought you to'. The inverted order emphasizes 'Many lives'.

• As you glide, In your stride with the wind, as you fly away

  ➔ Subordinating Conjunction "as" + Independent Clause

  ➔ The conjunction "as" introduces a subordinate clause indicating simultaneous action or manner. Here, it means 'while' or 'in the way that' you glide or fly.