Hall Of Fame – English Lyrics

• By: The Script, will.i.am

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into 'Hall of Fame' to master motivational English vocabulary and rhythmic sentence structures. This song is special because its clear, powerful lyrics make it an excellent tool for learning how to express ambition and determination in English.

[English]

Yeah, you can be the greatest, you can be the best

You can be the King Kong bangin' on your chest

You could beat the world, you could beat the war

You could talk to God, go bangin' on His door

You can throw your hands up, you can beat the clock (yeah)

You can move a mountain, you can break rocks

You could be a master, don't wait for luck

Dedicate yourself and you gon' find yourself

Standin' in the Hall of Fame (yeah)

And the world's gonna know your name (yeah)

'Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah)

And the world's gonna know your name (yeah)

And you'll be on the walls of the Hall of Fame

You can go the distance, you can run the mile

You can walk straight through hell with a smile

You could be the hero, you could get the gold

Breakin' all the records they thought never could be broke

Yeah, do it for your people, do it for your pride

How are you ever gonna know if you never even try?

Do it for your country, do it for your name

'Cause there gonna be a day when you're

Standin' in the Hall of Fame (yeah)

And the world's gonna know your name (yeah)

'Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah)

And the world's gonna know your name (yeah)

And you'll be on the walls of the Hall of Fame

Be a champion

Be a champion

Be a champion

Be a champion (and you'll be on the walls of the Hall of Fame)

Be students, be teachers, be politicians, be preachers, yeah, yeah

Be believers, be leaders, be astronauts, be champions, be truth-seekers

Be students, be teachers, be politicians, be preachers (be preachers), yeah

Be believers, be leaders, be astronauts, be champions

Standin' in the Hall of Fame (yeah, yeah, yeah)

And the world's gonna know your name (yeah, yeah, yeah)

'Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah, yeah, yeah, oh-whoa)

And the world's gonna know your name (yeah, yeah, yeah, oh yeah)

And you'll be on the walls of the Hall of Fame

Yeah, you can be the greatest, you can be the best (be a champion)

You can be the King Kong bangin' on your chest (be a champion)

You could beat the world, you could beat the war (be a champion)

You could talk to God, go bangin' on his door (be a champion)

You can throw your hands up, you can beat the clock (be a champion)

Yeah, you can move a mountain, you can break rocks (be a champion)

You could be a master, don't wait for luck (be a champion)

Dedicate yourself and you gon' find yourself (be a champion)

Standing in the Hall of Fame

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
greatest /ˈɡreɪtɪst/ A1	adjective - of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average
master /ˈmɑːstər/ B1	noun - a person who has complete control or command over something
dedicate /ˈdedɪkeɪt/ B2	verb - devote time or effort to a particular task or purpose
flame /fleɪm/ B1	noun - a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
distance /ˈdɪstəns/ A2	noun - the full length or span of an area
hero /ˈhɪərəʊ/ A1	noun - a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
records /ˈrekɔːrdz/ A2	noun - the best performance in a particular sporting event
pride /praɪd/ B1	noun - a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements
champion /ˈtʃæmpiən/ B1	noun - a person who has surpassed all rivals in a sporting contest or other competition
politicians /ˌpɒləˈtɪʃnz/ B1	noun - people who are professionally involved in politics
preachers /ˈpriːtʃərz/ B2	noun - a person who gives religious addresses
believers /bɪˈliːvərz/ B1	noun - people who have religious faith or trust in something
leaders /ˈliːdərz/ A2	noun - the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country
astronauts /ˈæstrənɔːts/ B2	noun - a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft
truth-seekers /truːθˈsiːkərz/ C1	noun - people who search for truth or philosophical wisdom