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Tell your friends not to think out loud 00:14
Until they swallow 00:18
Whisper things into my brain 00:23
Your voice sounds so hollow 00:28
I am not a leader of men 00:32
Since I prefer to follow 00:37
Do you think I could have a drink? 00:42
Since it's so hard to swallow 00:46
Yeah, so hard to swallow 00:50
00:57
Turn your television off 00:59
And I will sing a song 01:04
And if you suddenly have the urge 01:08
You can sing along 01:13
I touch your hand, touch your face 01:18
I think the fruit is rotten 01:22
Give me lessons on how to breathe 01:27
'Cause I think I've forgotten 01:31
Yeah, think I've forgotten 01:35
01:43
One day out to a cliff 01:47
That overlooks the water 01:54
I jumped in to save a girl 01:59
It was somebody's daughter 02:03
And now the ring that's on my hand 02:07
Was given to me by her 02:12
And to this day, we all sit around 02:17
And dream of ways to get higher 02:21
Yeah, to get much higher 02:25
02:32
Tell your friends not to think out loud 02:36
Until they swallow 02:43
Whisper things into my brain 02:48
Your voice sounds so hollow, yeah 02:52
I am not a leader of men 02:57
Since I prefer to follow 03:01
Do you think I could have a drink? 03:06
Since it's so hard to swallow 03:10
Yeah, so hard to swallow 03:14
03:20

Leader Of Men – English Lyrics

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By
Nickelback
Album
The State
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Language
English
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Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Nickelback's 'Leader of Men,' a pivotal song that offers a raw glimpse into the band's early sound and lyrical depth. Through its straightforward language and relatable themes of self-doubt and personal reflection, you can explore common English rock vocabulary and emotional expressions. The song's clear narrative and powerful chorus make it an engaging piece for understanding how everyday experiences are transformed into impactful rock anthems.

[English]

Tell your friends not to think out loud
Until they swallow
Whisper things into my brain
Your voice sounds so hollow
I am not a leader of men
Since I prefer to follow
Do you think I could have a drink?
Since it's so hard to swallow
Yeah, so hard to swallow

Turn your television off
And I will sing a song
And if you suddenly have the urge
You can sing along
I touch your hand, touch your face
I think the fruit is rotten
Give me lessons on how to breathe
'Cause I think I've forgotten
Yeah, think I've forgotten

One day out to a cliff
That overlooks the water
I jumped in to save a girl
It was somebody's daughter
And now the ring that's on my hand
Was given to me by her
And to this day, we all sit around
And dream of ways to get higher
Yeah, to get much higher

Tell your friends not to think out loud
Until they swallow
Whisper things into my brain
Your voice sounds so hollow, yeah
I am not a leader of men
Since I prefer to follow
Do you think I could have a drink?
Since it's so hard to swallow
Yeah, so hard to swallow

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

friends

/frɛndz/

A1
  • noun
  • - people with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations

swallow

/ˈswɒloʊ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to cause or allow something (usually food or drink) to pass down the throat
  • noun
  • - a small migratory bird of the family Hirundinidae

whisper

/ˈwɪspər/

B1
  • verb
  • - to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords vibrating
  • noun
  • - a soft, hushed sound or voice

brain

/breɪn/

A2
  • noun
  • - the organ inside the skull that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity

voice

/vɔɪs/

A1
  • noun
  • - the sound produced by humans when speaking or singing

hollow

/ˈhɒloʊ/

B2
  • adjective
  • - having a space or opening inside; empty
  • noun
  • - a void or empty space inside something

leader

/ˈliːdər/

B1
  • noun
  • - a person who guides or directs a group, organization, or country

follow

/ˈfɒloʊ/

A1
  • verb
  • - to go or come after something or someone; to act according to

drink

/drɪŋk/

A1
  • noun
  • - a liquid that can be swallowed as a source of nourishment or refreshment
  • verb
  • - to swallow liquid

sing

/sɪŋ/

A1
  • verb
  • - to produce musical sounds with the voice

song

/sɔŋ/

A1
  • noun
  • - a short piece of music with words

urge

/ɜːrdʒ/

B2
  • noun
  • - a strong desire or impulse to act
  • verb
  • - to strongly encourage or press someone to do something

hand

/hænd/

A1
  • noun
  • - the prehensile extremity at the end of a human arm

face

/feɪs/

A1
  • noun
  • - the front part of the head that includes the eyes, nose and mouth

fruit

/fruːt/

A2
  • noun
  • - the edible seed‑bearing part of a plant that is typically sweet or sour

rotten

/ˈrɒtn/

B2
  • adjective
  • - decayed or decomposed; having a foul smell or taste

breathe

/briːð/

A1
  • verb
  • - to take air into the lungs and then expel it

cliff

/klɪf/

B1
  • noun
  • - a steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea or a river

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