Levels – English Lyrics

• By: Avicii

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the euphoric world of Avicii's iconic track "Levels"! This song, widely recognized as a pivotal anthem in electronic dance music, offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the language of universal emotion and musical expression. You can learn about how a simple yet powerful vocal sample can be transformed into a global hit, and explore the feeling of pure, unbridled joy and freedom conveyed through its melodies and a memorable, relatable music video. Its infectious energy and uplifting chord progressions make it a perfect song for understanding how music can transcend language barriers and create a collective euphoric experience.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - of high quality; pleasing
had /hæd/ A1	verb - past tense of 'have': to possess, own, or hold

Key Grammar Structures

• Oh, sometimes

  ➔ Adverb of frequency: 'sometimes'

  ➔ The adverb "sometimes" indicates that the feeling occurs occasionally, not constantly. It modifies the implied verb (e.g., 'I feel').

• I get a good feeling, yeah

  ➔ Simple Present Tense: 'I get'

  ➔ The simple present tense "I get" is used to express a general truth or a recurring action. It suggests that experiencing this good feeling is a repeated event.

• Get a feeling that I never, never

  ➔ Relative clause with 'that' + adverb of frequency 'never'

  ➔ The 'that' introduces a relative clause defining the 'feeling.' 'Never, never' emphasizes the absence of this feeling in the past.

• Had before, no, no

  ➔ Past Perfect Tense (implied): 'I had had'

  ➔ The phrase refers back to a time before the present moment. While "had" can also function as simple past, within the context of 'never, never had before', it strongly implies Past Perfect (had + past participle), with the second 'had' functioning as the past participle of 'have'. The repeated 'no' emphasizes denial.