Giant – English Lyrics

• By: Calvin Harris, Rag'n'Bone Man
• Album: 96 Months

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the powerful and uplifting world of "Giant" by Calvin Harris and Rag'n'Bone Man. This track offers an exceptional opportunity to explore English through its profound lyrics about overcoming adversity, the strength found in support, and the journey of self-discovery. Rag'n'Bone Man's distinctive, soulful vocals combined with Calvin Harris's captivating production create an emotionally resonant experience that makes every lyric memorable and helps deepen your understanding of English emotional expression and modern music vocabulary.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
loneliness /ˈlɒnɪnəs/ B2	noun - the state of being alone
understood /ˌʌndərˈstuːd/ B2	verb - knew and appreciated
pills /pɪlz/ A2	noun - small balls or tablets of medicine
unrequited /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/ C1	adjective - not returned or reciprocated
nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ A1	noun - not anything
holding /ˈhəʊldɪŋ/ B1	verb - supporting or keeping something
strong /strɒŋ/ A2	adjective - having power or force
giant /ˈdʒaɪənt/ B1	noun - a very large and powerful person or thing
breaking /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/ B1	verb - shattering or destroying
boulders /ˈbaʊldərz/ B2	noun - large rocks
emotions /ɪˈməʊʃənz/ B2	noun - feelings
guard /ɡɑːrd/ B1	noun - protection
freedom /ˈfriːdəm/ B2	noun - the state of being free
living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ A2	verb - being alive
togetherness /təˈɡeðənəs/ C1	noun - the state of being together

Key Grammar Structures

• I understood loneliness Before I knew what it was

  ➔ Past Simple Tense, Subordinate Clause

  ➔ The sentence uses the Past Simple to describe a completed action in the past. The phrase 'Before I knew what it was' is a subordinate clause introduced by 'Before', providing context to the main clause. The use of 'understood' implies a realization that happened *before* conscious awareness.

• I would be nothing Without you holding me up

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Second Conditional - implied), Past Continuous in a subordinate clause

  ➔ This is a second conditional sentence, though the 'if' is implied. It suggests a hypothetical situation ('If you weren't holding me up') and its consequence ('I would be nothing'). 'Holding me up' is the past continuous, describing an ongoing action.

• Now I'm strong enough for both of us

  ➔ Present Simple with 'now' as a discourse marker, Adjective + 'enough' construction

  ➔ 'Now' signals a change in state. 'Strong enough' is a common construction where 'enough' modifies the adjective 'strong', indicating a sufficient level of strength. The present simple indicates a current ability.

• Don't hide your emotions You can throw down your guard

  ➔ Imperative Mood, Modal Verb ('can')

  ➔ Both sentences are in the imperative mood, giving direct commands. 'Don't hide' is a negative imperative. 'You can throw down your guard' uses the modal verb 'can' to express ability or permission – the ability to be vulnerable.