Keep Your Head Up – English Lyrics

• By: Take That

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with Take That's "Keep Your Head Up," a song that wraps a powerful message of resilience in an accessible pop sound. This track is perfect for English learners as its clear articulation and uplifting theme make understanding both the lyrics and the idiomatic expression 'keep your head up' straightforward and engaging. Discover how everyday English can convey profound encouragement and find your own 'fire that keeps your soul alive' through its inspiring message.

[English]

Heavy

All uphill

Never easy

No standing still

All caught up

Being held back

Manifest your defence

And watch it pass

So keep your head up

Your wings wide

Find fire

That keeps your soul alive

So keep your head up

Your mind strong

Let go

Instead of holding on

...

So keep your head up

Your wings wide

Find fire

That keeps your soul alive

So keep your head up

Your mind strong

Let go

Instead of holding on

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
heavy /ˈhɛvi/ A1	adjective - of great weight; difficult to bear
uphill /ˌʌpˈhɪl/ A2	adjective - going upward on a slope
easy /ˈiːzi/ A1	adjective - achieved without great effort
still /stɪl/ A1	adjective - not moving or making a sound
caught /kɔːt/ A2	verb - to capture or trap
held /hɛld/ A1	verb - to grasp or carry in the hands or arms
manifest /ˈmænɪfɛst/ B2	verb - to show or demonstrate clearly
defence /dɪˈfɛns/ B1	noun - protection against attack or harm
pass /pæs/ A1	verb - to move or go by
wings /wɪŋz/ A1	noun - a part of a bird's body used for flying
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - a flame or burning process
soul /soʊl/ A2	noun - the spiritual part of a person
alive /əˈlaɪv/ A1	adjective - living; not dead
strong /strɒŋ/ A1	adjective - having power or strength
let /lɛt/ A1	verb - to allow or permit
holding /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/ A2	verb - to grasp or carry in the hands or arms

Key Grammar Structures

• Heavy

  ➔ Adjective used as a predicate

  ➔ The word 'Heavy' here functions as a predicate adjective, describing the state of the subject.

• All caught up

  ➔ Phrasal verb

  ➔ The phrase 'All caught up' is a phrasal verb meaning to be busy or involved in something.

• Manifest your defence

  ➔ Transitive verb with object

  ➔ The verb 'manifest' is transitive, requiring the object 'your defence' to complete its meaning.

• So keep your head up

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase 'So keep your head up' is in the imperative mood, giving a direct command or advice.

• Find fire

  ➔ Imperative verb

  ➔ The verb 'Find' is in the imperative form, instructing the listener to take action.

• That keeps your soul alive

  ➔ Relative clause

  ➔ The phrase 'That keeps your soul alive' is a relative clause modifying 'fire', providing more information about it.

• Let go

  ➔ Phrasal verb

  ➔ The phrase 'Let go' is a phrasal verb meaning to release or stop holding onto something.