Lyrics & Translation
Delve into the English language through Kate Bush's evocative storytelling in “King of the Mountain.” The song offers a rich tapestry of vocabulary and metaphorical language, exploring themes of fame and escapism. Its allusions to American cultural icons like Elvis Presley and “Citizen Kane” provide a unique opportunity to learn about cultural references while appreciating the nuances of Bush's poetic lyrics.
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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Could you see the aisles of women?
➔ Modal Verb (Past) + Infinitive
➔ The phrase uses the modal verb 'could' in the past to express possibility or ability in a past situation.
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Why does a multi-millionaire fill up his home with priceless junk?
➔ Present Simple in Questions
➔ The sentence uses the present simple in a question to ask about a general truth or habit.
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The wind is whistling through the house
➔ Present Continuous
➔ The sentence uses the present continuous to describe an action happening now.
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Elvis, are you out there somewhere?
➔ Present Simple in Yes/No Questions
➔ The sentence uses the present simple in a yes/no question to ask about a current state or location.
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And there's a rumour that you're on ice
➔ Present Simple with 'there is'
➔ The sentence uses 'there is' in the present simple to indicate existence or presence.
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And that there's a photograph where you're dancing on your grave
➔ Relative Clause with 'where'
➔ The sentence uses a relative clause with 'where' to provide additional information about the photograph.
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The wind, it blows the door closed
➔ Subject + Verb (Pronoun Emphasis)
➔ The sentence uses a pronoun ('it') for emphasis after the subject 'The wind'.
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