Generator – English Lyrics

• By: Foo Fighters
• Album: There Is Nothing Left To Lose

Lyrics & Translation

[English]

Lately, I'm getting better

Wish I could stay sick with you

But there's too many egos left to bruise

Call it sin, you call it whatever

Eating deep inside of you

Well, if it were me, it's all I'd ever do

Steal me now and forever

I'll steal something good for you

The criminal in me is no one new

'Til you find something better

When there's nothing left to use

And everything starts going down on you

I'm the Generator, firing whenever you quit

Yeah, whatever it is, you go out, and it's on

Yeah, can't you hear my motored heart?

You're the one who started it

Send me out on a tether

Swing it 'round, I'll spin your noose

You let it down, I'll hang around with you

'Til you find someone better

When there's no one left to lose

And everyone keeps going down

I'm the Generator, firing whenever you quit

Yeah, whatever it is, you go out, and it's on

Yeah, can't you hear my motored heart?

You're the one who started it

I'm the Generator, firing whenever you quit

Yeah, whatever it is, you go out, and it's on

Yeah, can't you hear my motored heart?

You're the one that started it

I'm the Generator, I'm the Generator

I'm the Generator, I'm the Generator

I'm the Generator, I'm the Generator

Yeah, can't you hear my motored heart?

You're the one who started it

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
generator /ˈdʒɛnəreɪtər/ B2	noun - a device that produces electricity noun - something that creates or brings about a result
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body noun - the central or most important part
quit /kwɪt/ B1	verb - to stop doing something; to leave a job or place
fire /faɪər/ B1	verb - to discharge a weapon; to ignite something noun - combustion that produces heat and light
motored /ˈmoʊtərd/ C1	adjective - powered by a motor; having a motor-driven quality
criminal /ˈkrɪmɪnl/ B1	noun - a person who commits a crime adjective - relating to crime or criminals
ego /ˈiːɡəʊ/ B2	noun - a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
bruise /bruːz/ B2	verb - to cause a discoloration of the skin by a blow noun - a discoloration of the skin caused by a blow
sin /sɪn/ B1	noun - an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law
tether /ˈtɛðər/ C1	noun - a rope or chain used to tie an animal or object so that it does not wander verb - to tie or secure with a tether
noose /nuːs/ C1	noun - a loop of rope, typically used for hanging
swing /swɪŋ/ A2	verb - to move back and forth or side to side while hanging noun - a seat suspended from ropes or chains for swinging
spin /spɪn/ B1	verb - to turn quickly around an axis
find /faɪnd/ A1	verb - to discover or locate something
lose /luːz/ A1	verb - to fail to keep or maintain something
use /juːz/ A1	verb - to employ for a purpose noun - the act of using something
stay /steɪ/ A1	verb - to remain in a particular place or condition
better /ˈbɛtər/ A2	adjective - of higher quality or more desirable

Key Grammar Structures

• Lately, I'm getting better

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The phrase 'I'm getting' uses the present continuous tense to describe an action happening now or around now. It highlights the ongoing process of improvement.

• Wish I could stay sick with you

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood

  ➔ The word 'wish' introduces the subjunctive mood, expressing a desire or wish that is contrary to reality. It indicates the speaker's longing to remain in a certain state.

• Call it sin, you call it whatever

  ➔ Appositive Phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'you call it whatever' is an appositive phrase that renames or explains the noun 'sin'. It provides an alternative or indifferent perspective.

• I'm the Generator, firing whenever you quit

  ➔ Present Participle

  ➔ The phrase 'firing whenever you quit' uses the present participle 'firing' to describe an action that occurs simultaneously with another action. It emphasizes the continuous nature of the action.

• Yeah, can't you hear my motored heart?

  ➔ Tag Question

  ➔ The phrase 'can't you hear' is a tag question added to the sentence to seek confirmation or to make the statement more conversational. It invites a response from the listener.

• You're the one who started it

  ➔ Relative Pronoun

  ➔ The phrase 'who started it' uses the relative pronoun 'who' to introduce a relative clause that describes the noun 'one'. It provides additional information about the subject.

• I'm the Generator, I'm the Generator

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of 'I'm the Generator' is used for emphasis, reinforcing the speaker's identity or role. It adds intensity and memorability to the statement.