Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and Elton John's 'Made In England' offers a unique opportunity to delve into colloquial English and cultural references. Through its autobiographical lyrics, you can explore themes of identity, resilience, and social commentary. This song is special because it provides an honest and personal glimpse into the life of a global icon, all set to a catchy and memorable tune.
[English]
I was made in EnglandOut of Cadillac muscle
I had a quit-me father
Had a love-me mother
I had Little Richard
And that black piano
Oh that sweet Georgia Peach
And the boy from Tupelo
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I was made in England
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I was made in England
I was made in England
Out of Cadillac muscle
Face down on a playground
Crying God send me a brother
Not a bloody nose
For Rock and Roll
Give me that sweet Georgia Peach
And the boy from Tupelo
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I was made in England
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I was made in England, yeah
I was made in England
Like a blue Cortina
But a Yankee summer
Had a way about her
You had a scent for scandal
Well, here's my middle finger
I had 40 years of pain
And nothing to cling to
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I was made in England
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I was made in England
If you're made in England
You're built to last
You can still say "homo"
And everybody laughs
But the joke's on you
You never read the song
They all think they know
But they all got it wrong
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I was made in England
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I was made in England
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I was made in England
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I was made in England, yeah
I was made in England
I was made in England
I was made in England
Yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, oh
(I was made in England)
(Rock out, boy)
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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England /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ A1 |
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Cadillac /ˌkædɪˈlæk/ B2 |
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muscle /ˈmʌsəl/ B1 |
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black /blæk/ A1 |
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piano /piˈænoʊ/ A2 |
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sweet /swiːt/ A1 |
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Georgia /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/ A2 |
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Peach /piːtʃ/ A1 |
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boy /bɔɪ/ A1 |
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Tupelo /tuːˈpɛloʊ/ B2 |
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playground /ˈpleɪˌɡraʊnd/ A2 |
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brother /ˈbrʌðər/ A1 |
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rock /rɒk/ A2 |
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roll /roʊl/ B1 |
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blue /bluː/ A1 |
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Cortina /kɔːrˈtiːnə/ B2 |
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Yankee /ˈjæŋki/ B2 |
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scandal /ˈskændəl/ B2 |
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pain /peɪn/ B1 |
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laugh /læf/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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