Jekyll & Hyde – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: Petra

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the driving rhythms and introspective lyrics of Petra's "Jekyll & Hyde." This album offers a powerful exploration of the human condition through the lens of Christian rock, showcasing the band's enduring talent and willingness to tackle complex themes.

[English]

I have a secret that I let nobody see

A hidden part of me no one can know

...

An evil shadow that's been hanging over me

A dark side I can't seem to let go

My alter ego that I try to hold at bay

A second self I try to keep apart

But despite my good intentions he can always get away

He breaks free and takes control of my heart

...

Two men are fighting a war inside

A constant battle in my mind

I have this secret that I let nobody see

A split personality I can't deny

And the one I feed is the one who lives

The one I starve is powerless to forgive

He does the things that I don't want to do

Sometimes I feel like Jekyll and Hyde

...

Two men are fighting a war inside

...

One gives, one takes, I have to decide

Sometimes I feel like Jekyll and Hyde

I need somebody to rescue me

When personalities clash

I know which person I want to be

Without denial

Just trusting God inside

...

[Spanish]

By Bob Hartman

Based on Rom. 7: 15

I have a secret that I let nobody see

An evil shadow that's been hanging over me

My alter ego that I try to hold at bay

But despite my good intentions he can always get away

He does the things that I don't want to do

Sometimes I feel like Jekyll and Hyde

Two men are fighting a war inside

I have this secret that I let nobody see

It's like a split personality

And the one I feed is the one who lives

The one I starve will be the one who gives

He won't do things that I know I should do

Sometimes I feel like Jekyll and Hyde

Two men are fighting a war inside

One gives, one takes, I have to decide

Sometimes I feel like Jekyll and Hyde

I need somebody to rescue me

When personalities clash

I know which person I want to be

With no defiance

Just God-reliance

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
secret /ˈsiːkrɪt/ A2	noun - something kept hidden or unexplained adjective - not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others
evil /ˈiːvəl/ B1	adjective - profoundly immoral and wicked noun - profound immorality and wickedness, especially when regarded as a supernatural force
shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ B1	noun - a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface verb - follow and observe (someone) closely, especially in secret
alter /ˈɔːltər/ B2	verb - to change or cause to change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way
ego /ˈiːɡoʊ/ B2	noun - a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
intentions /ɪnˈtɛnʃənz/ B2	noun - a thing intended; an aim or plan.
war /wɔːr/ A2	noun - a state of armed conflict between different nations or groups within a nation. verb - engage in a war or conflict.
personality /ˌpɜːrsəˈnæləti/ B1	noun - the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.
feed /fiːd/ A2	verb - give food to.
lives /lɪvz/ A1	verb - to reside or continue to exist.
starve /stɑːrv/ B1	verb - suffer severely from hunger; to die of hunger.
rescue /ˈrɛskjuː/ B1	verb - save (someone) from a dangerous or difficult situation. noun - an act of saving or being saved from a dangerous or difficult situation.
clash /klæʃ/ B2	verb - a violent confrontation. noun - a violent confrontation.
defiance /dɪˈfaɪəns/ C1	noun - open resistance; bold disobedience.
reliance /rɪˈlaɪəns/ C1	noun - trust or confidence in someone or something.

Key Grammar Structures

• He does the things that I don't want to do

  ➔ Use of the present simple tense with 'does' for third person singular

  ➔ 'He' is third person singular, so we use 'does' with the base form of the verb 'do'.

• But despite my good intentions he can always get away

  ➔ Use of 'despite' + noun/gerund to indicate contrast

  ➔ 'Despite' is a preposition that introduces a contrast or concession.

• I know which person I want to be

  ➔ Use of 'which' as a relative pronoun to specify one choice among options

  ➔ 'Which' introduces a relative clause that specifies the noun 'person'.

• With no defiance

  ➔ Use of 'with' + noun to indicate manner or condition

  ➔ 'With' is a preposition that shows the manner or condition under which something occurs.

• Just God-reliance

  ➔ Use of 'reliance' as a noun modified by 'God-' as a prefix to form a compound noun

  ➔ 'Reliance' is a noun that means dependence or trust, modified here by 'God-' to specify dependence on God.