In the Navy

• By: Village People
• Album: Go West

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
pleasure /ˈpleʒər/ B1	noun - a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.
treasure /ˈtreʒər/ B1	noun - valuable or precious possessions.
science /ˈsaɪəns/ A2	noun - the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
technology /tekˈnɒlədʒi/ B1	noun - the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
dreams /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.
sea /siː/ A1	noun - the expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface and surrounds its land masses.
land /lænd/ A1	noun - the part of the earth's surface that is not permanently covered by water.
fly /flaɪ/ A2	verb - move through the air using wings.
sports /spɔːrts/ A2	noun - an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.
study /ˈstʌdi/ A1	verb - devote time and attention to acquiring knowledge on (a subject or subjects), especially by means of books.
oceanography /ˌəʊʃənˈɒɡrəfi/ C1	noun - the branch of science that deals with the physical and biological properties and phenomena of the sea.
navy /ˈneɪvi/ A2	noun - the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea.
sail /seɪl/ A2	verb - travel in a boat or ship using sails or engine power.
recruit /rɪˈkruːt/ B2	noun - a newly enlisted member of the armed forces. verb - enlist (someone) in the armed forces.
adventure /ədˈventʃər/ B1	noun - an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity.
protect /prəˈtekt/ B1	verb - keep safe from harm or injury.
bold /boʊld/ B2	adjective - (of a person, action, or idea) showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous.
submarine /ˌsʌbməˈriːn/ B1	noun - a warship with the ability to travel underwater.
seasick /ˈsiːsɪk/ B2	adjective - feeling nausea due to the motion of a boat or ship.

Grammar:

• Where "can" you find pleasure

  ➔ Inversion with Modal Verbs

  ➔ The typical sentence structure is Subject + Verb (You can find...). In questions with modal verbs like "can", we invert the order to Can + Subject + Verb (Can you find?). This is a standard way to form questions.

• Where "can" you begin to make your dreams all come true

  ➔ Modal Verb 'Can' for Ability/Possibility with Infinitive 'to make'

  ➔ "Can" expresses the ability or possibility of beginning something. It's followed by the infinitive form "to make".

• Yes, you "can" sail the seven seas

  ➔ Modal Verb 'Can' expressing possibility

  ➔ "Can" here expresses the possibility or ability to sail the seven seas. It indicates that it is within someone's reach or potential.

• Come on now, people, "make" a stand

  ➔ Imperative Verb 'Make'

  ➔ "Make" is used in the imperative form to give a command or instruction. It encourages people to take action and stand up for something.

• Can't you see "we need" a hand

  ➔ Present Simple 'We need' for a general truth or current situation

  ➔ The present simple "we need" expresses a general need or a current state of affairs. It suggests that there is a present requirement for assistance.

• Don't you wait "to enter" the recruiting office fast

  ➔ Negative Imperative 'Don't wait' + Infinitive of Purpose 'to enter'

  ➔ "Don't wait" is a negative command instructing someone not to delay. "To enter" explains the purpose of not waiting - to quickly join the recruiting office.

• Maybe you "are" too young To join up today

  ➔ Present Simple 'Are' to describe a current state.

  ➔ 'Are' is a form of the verb 'to be', and here it is used to describe the current state of the person being addressed, specifically, their age.

• I'm afraid "of water"

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase 'of water' as an object complement.

  ➔ The phrase 'of water' clarifies the object of the fear. It completes the meaning of the sentence by specifying what the subject is afraid of.