Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
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proud praʊd A2 |
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recognize ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz A2 |
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confusing kənˈfjuːzɪŋ A2 |
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opponent əˈpoʊnənt B1 |
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balance ˈbæləns A2 |
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betray bɪˈtreɪ B1 |
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disturbing dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ B1 |
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entrances ˈɛntrənsɪz A1 |
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advice ədˈvaɪs A1 |
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slouch سلاʊtʃ B1 |
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ungrateful ʌnˈɡreɪtfəl B1 |
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betrayed bɪˈtreɪd B1 |
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fate feɪt A2 |
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method ˈmɛθəd A2 |
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chance tʃæns A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I am every opponent you've ever faced.
➔ present perfect (you've ever faced)
➔ The clause **"you've ever faced"** uses the present perfect to talk about an action that happened at an unspecified time before now.
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I don't sound like that, do I?
➔ question tag
➔ The tag **"do I?"** turns the statement into a confirming question. The auxiliary verb "do" repeats the verb from the main clause.
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You didn't earn those skills; you just stole them.
➔ past simple negative + past simple with adverb "just"
➔ The verbs **"didn't earn"** and **"stole"** are in the simple past; **"didn't"** negates the first verb, while **"just"** limits the second action to a single act.
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I'll have to even the odds.
➔ future with "will" + modal "have to" + infinitive
➔ The contraction **"I'll"** (I will) shows future intention, followed by the modal phrase **"have to"** expressing obligation, and the infinitive **"even"** indicating the action.
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You have to do this; I can't beat the chameleon.
➔ modal "have to" for obligation + modal "can" + negative "can't"
➔ The phrase **"have to"** expresses a requirement, while **"can't"** (cannot) shows lack of ability.
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Never know what you can do until you do it.
➔ zero conditional with "until"
➔ **Never know** introduces a general truth; the clause **"until you do it"** sets the time limit for the knowledge.
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If you never give it the chance to grow, it won't become a tree.
➔ first conditional (if + present simple, will + base verb)
➔ **If you never give it the chance to grow** uses the present simple to talk about a possible future situation; **"won't become"** is the negative future result.
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You betrayed me for the panda.
➔ past simple with preposition "for" indicating reason or motive
➔ **betrayed** is the past simple verb; the preposition **"for"** introduces the cause or motive – **"the panda"**.
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