Language – English Lyrics

• By: Porter Robinson

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the language of emotion through Porter Robinson's iconic track, "Language." This groundbreaking song blends dreamy melodies with euphoric synths, offering a unique opportunity to explore how music transcends words and creates profound emotional connections. Experience the beauty and power of electronic music as you learn to feel the warmth of summer in every note.

[English]

Give me release

Let the waves of time and space surround me

Yeah

'Cause I need room to breathe

Let me float back to the place you found me

I'll be okay!

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
release /rɪˈliːs/ B2	noun - the action or process of releasing or being released verb - to allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free
waves /weɪvz/ A2	noun - a disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole
space /speɪs/ A2	noun - a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied
surround /səˈraʊnd/ B1	verb - to be all around; encircle
need /niːd/ A1	verb - require (something) because it is essential or very important
room /ruːm/ A1	noun - space sufficient to do something in
breathe /briːð/ A2	verb - take air into the lungs and then expel it
float /floʊt/ B1	verb - rest or move on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or point in space
found /faʊnd/ A2	verb - discover (something or someone) unexpectedly or while looking for something else.
okay /oʊˈkeɪ/ A1	adjective - satisfactory but not exceptionally good

Key Grammar Structures

• Give me release

  ➔ Imperative Mood (Giving a command or request)

  ➔ The verb "give" is in its base form, used to directly request or command something. The subject, "you", is implied: (You) Give me release.

• Let the waves of time and space surround me

  ➔ Causative 'Let' structure.

  ➔ "Let" + object (the waves of time and space) + base form of the verb (surround). This expresses allowing something to happen. Here, the speaker is allowing the waves to surround them.

• I need room to breathe

  ➔ Use of the infinitive after a noun.

  ➔ "Room to breathe" - the infinitive "to breathe" modifies the noun "room", indicating the purpose or use of the room. It explains *what kind* of room is needed.

• Let me float back to the place you found me

  ➔ Causative 'Let' structure combined with a relative clause.

  ➔ The core structure is "Let me float..." (causative). The phrase "the place you found me" is a relative clause modifying "place". The implied relative pronoun is 'where'.

• I'll be okay!

  ➔ Future Simple (using 'will' contraction 'll')

  ➔ 'I'll' is a contraction of 'I will'. This indicates a future state of being. It expresses a simple prediction or intention.