Lost control – English Lyrics

• By: Anathema

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
betrayed /bɪˈtreɪd/ B2	verb - to be disloyal to someone's trust or confidence; to reveal or disclose disloyally.
accept /əkˈsept/ B1	verb - to receive or take willingly something offered
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A1	verb - to make or become different
minds /maɪndz/ A2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the intellect.
magnify /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ B2	verb - to make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope.
agony /ˈæɡəni/ B2	noun - extreme physical or mental suffering.
left /left/ A1	verb - past tense of leave
chemical /ˈkemɪkl/ B1	adjective - relating to chemistry or the interactions of substances.
dependency /dɪˈpendənsi/ C1	noun - the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
sanity /ˈsænəti/ B2	noun - the ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner; sound mental health.
falling /ˈfɔːlɪŋ/ A1	verb - move downwards, typically rapidly and freely without control.
hit /hɪt/ A2	verb - to strike someone or something forcefully
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A1	noun - the solid surface of the earth
breaking /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/ A2	verb - separating into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain
prefer /prɪˈfɜːr/ B1	verb - to like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose.
alone /əˈləʊn/ A1	adjective - having no one else present; lonely
lost /lɒst/ A2	verb - past tense of lose
control /kənˈtrəʊl/ B1	noun - the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
realized /ˈriːəlaɪzd/ B1	verb - become fully aware of (something) as a fact; understand clearly.
sleep /sliːp/ A1	verb - be in a state of reduced activity and awareness of one's surroundings.
breath /breθ/ A2	noun - the air inhaled or exhaled in respiration.
hide /haɪd/ A1	verb - put or keep out of sight.
mask /mæsk/ B1	noun - a covering for all or part of the face, worn for disguise, protection, or entertainment.
bravest /ˈbreɪvɪst/ B1	adjective - most courageous; most willing to face and endure danger or pain.
admit /ədˈmɪt/ B1	verb - confess to be true or to be the case.

Key Grammar Structures

• Life has betrayed me once again

  ➔ Present Perfect tense ('has betrayed')

  ➔ The present perfect expresses an action that started in the past and continues to have relevance or effect in the present. It emphasizes the result of the betrayal.

• I accept that some things will never change

  ➔ Future tense ('will never change') used to express a prediction or a belief about the future.

  ➔ The use of "will" demonstrates a strong conviction about the unchangeable nature of certain situations.

• I've let your tiny minds magnify my agony

  ➔ Present perfect ('I've let') with 'let' as a causative verb.

  ➔ "Let" allows someone else to do something. Here, the speaker allowed others' minds to worsen their agony. The present perfect shows the continuing impact of that choice.

• And it's left me with a chemical dependency for sanity

  ➔ Present Perfect ('it's left') with the result clause indicating a state resulting from a past action

  ➔ The phrase "it's left me with" indicates that a previous action (allowing tiny minds to magnify agony) has resulted in a present condition (chemical dependency). The present perfect links the past action to the current state.

• How much longer 'til I hit the ground?

  ➔ Ellipsis (omission of words) for colloquial effect.

  ➔ The full sentence would be 'How much longer until I hit the ground?' The omission of 'until' makes it sound more informal and desperate.

• Do you wonder why I prefer to be alone?

  ➔ Embedded question using 'why' as a conjunction. Indirect question.

  ➔ Instead of a direct question ('Why do I prefer to be alone?'), the question is embedded within a larger sentence, making it more polite or reflective.

• Have I really lost control?

  ➔ Present Perfect interrogative, indicating an action completed at an unspecified time with current relevance. Use of 'really' as an intensifier.

  ➔ The speaker is questioning whether they are currently in a state of having lost control. 'Really' emphasizes the doubt and concern.

• I've realized what I could have been

  ➔ Present Perfect ('I've realized') combined with past modal of lost opportunity ('could have been').

  ➔ "Could have been" expresses regret about a past potential that was not achieved. The present perfect connects the past potential to the present realization.