Lyrics & Translation
Discover "Lordly" by Feder and Alex Aiono, an infectious electronic track that became a hit across Europe. Its clear vocals and empowering message of confidence and determination make it an excellent song for learning English, offering engaging lyrics that are both memorable and inspiring.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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run /rʌn/ A1 |
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show /ʃoʊ/ A1 |
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know /noʊ/ A1 |
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hold /hoʊld/ A1 |
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highest /ˈhaɪɪst/ B1 |
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truth /truːθ/ A2 |
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game /ɡeɪm/ A1 |
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strong /strɔːŋ/ A1 |
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face /feɪs/ A1 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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sun /sʌn/ A1 |
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lie /laɪ/ B1 |
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kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ B1 |
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heart /hɑːrt/ A1 |
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reign /reɪn/ B2 |
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light /laɪt/ A1 |
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dark /dɑːrk/ A1 |
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place /pleɪs/ A1 |
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tell /tel/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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And once we run the show, everyone will know
➔ Future tense with 'will'
➔ The phrase 'will know' indicates a future action or state, emphasizing certainty or prediction.
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That we will be the ones that hold the highest truth
➔ Relative clause with 'that'
➔ The clause 'that hold the highest truth' provides additional information about 'the ones', specifying their role.
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I'm from that game strong (strong) on my face
➔ Present tense with 'am'
➔ 'I'm' is a contraction of 'I am', used to describe a current state or condition.
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There's nothing to do, I, I just do it
➔ Contraction with 'there's'
➔ 'There's' is a contraction of 'there is', used to indicate existence or presence.
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Nothing but love under the sun (uh-huh)
➔ Emphasis with 'nothing but'
➔ 'Nothing but' is used to emphasize exclusivity, meaning only love exists in this context.
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There lies a kingdom in my heart
➔ Present tense with 'lies'
➔ 'Lies' here is the present tense of 'lie', indicating a current state or location.
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A reign of light that lights up the dark
➔ Relative clause with 'that'
➔ The clause 'that lights up the dark' describes the 'reign of light', specifying its function.
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