Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a journey of profound meaning and simple yet powerful language with Michael Jackson's ''Heal the World''. This iconic ballad, with its clear message of unity and compassion, offers a unique opportunity to explore English vocabulary related to humanitarianism, emotion, and global challenges. Its accessible lyrics and universal themes make it an excellent song for language learners to grasp context and intent, demonstrating how music can convey deep aspirations for a better world.
[English]
Think about, ehm, the generations andSay we wanna make it a better place for our children
And our children's children, so that they
They, they know it's a better world for them
And think if they can make it a better place
There's a place in your heart
And I know that it is love
And this place could be much brighter than tomorrow
And if you really try
You'll find there's no need to cry
In this place you'll feel there's no hurt or sorrow
There are ways to get there
If you care enough for the living
Make a little space
Make a better place
Heal the world
Make it a better place
For you and for me and the entire human race
There are people dying
If you care enough for the living
Make a better place for you and for me
If you want to know why
There's a love that cannot lie
Love is strong, it only cares for joyful giving
If we try, we shall see
In this bliss we cannot feel
Fear or dread, we stop existing and start living
Then it feels that always
Love's enough for us growing
Make a better world
Make a better world
Heal the world
Make it a better place
For you and for me and the entire human race
There are people dying
If you care enough for the living
Make a better place for you and for me
And the dream we were conceived in will reveal a joyful face
And the world we once believed in will shine again in grace
Then why do we keep strangling life, wound this Earth, crucify its soul?
Though it's plain to see this world is heavenly, be God's glow
We could fly so high
Let our spirits never die
In my heart, I feel you are all my brothers
Create a world with no fear
Together we'll cry happy tears
See the nations turn their swords into ploughshares
We could really get there
If you cared enough for the living
Make a little space
To make a better place
Heal the world
Make it a better place
For you and for me and the entire human race
There are people dying
If you care enough for the living
Make a better place for you and for me
Heal the world
Make it a better place
For you and for me and the entire human race
There are people dying
If you care enough for the living
Make a better place for you and for me
Heal the world
Make it a better place
For you and for me and the entire human race
There are people dying
If you care enough for the living
Make a better place for you and for me
There are people dying
If you care enough for the living
Make a better place for you and for me
There are people dying
If you care enough for the living
Make a better place for you and for me
Make a better place (You and for me)
Make a better place (You and for me)
Make a better place (You and for me)
Heal the world we live in (You and for me)
Save it for our children (You and for me)
Heal the world we live in (You and for me)
Save it for our children (You and for me)
Heal the world we live in (You and for me)
Save it for our children (You and for me)
Heal the world we live in (You and for me)
Save it for our children
Key Vocabulary
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generations /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃənz/ B2 |
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children /ˈtʃɪldrən/ A2 |
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world /wɜːrld/ A1 |
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place /pleɪs/ A1 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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brighter /ˈbraɪtər/ B2 |
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try /traɪ/ A2 |
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sorrow /ˈsɒroʊ/ B2 |
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care /kɛər/ A2 |
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living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ A2 |
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dying /ˈdaɪɪŋ/ B1 |
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joyful /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/ B2 |
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fear /fɪər/ A2 |
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dread /drɛd/ C1 |
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strangling /ˈstræŋɡlɪŋ/ C2 |
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grace /ɡreɪs/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Think about, ehm, the generations and say we wanna make it a better place for our children
➔ Modal verbs (wanna) expressing desire, infinitive of purpose (to make)
➔ "Wanna" is a colloquial contraction of "want to", indicating a desire. The phrase "to make it a better place" explains the *purpose* of the action.
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There's a place in your heart and I know that it is love
➔ Existential 'there is/are', relative clause ('that it is love')
➔ The sentence uses the existential 'there is' to introduce the idea of a place. The clause "that it is love" *defines* what that place is.
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If you really try, you'll find there's no need to cry
➔ First conditional (If + present simple, will + infinitive), contraction ('you'll')
➔ This is a classic example of a first conditional sentence, expressing a likely outcome if a condition is met. "You'll" is a *contraction* of "you will".
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Make a little space, make a better place
➔ Imperative mood (commands)
➔ These are direct *commands* or instructions, using the base form of the verb. They are used to encourage action.
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Though it's plain to see this world is heavenly, be God's glow
➔ Subordinating conjunction ('though'), passive voice ('be God's glow')
➔ "Though" introduces a contrasting idea. "Be God's glow" is an unusual construction, almost a poetic *imperative* or a call to embody divine light.
