MAYHEM

• By: Lady Gaga

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
monster /ˈmɒnstər/ A2	noun - a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature
birth /bɜːrθ/ B1	noun - the emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its mother; the start of existence
magical /ˈmædʒɪkəl/ B1	adjective - possessing or using or characteristic of magic.
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ A2	noun - the time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; what will happen. adjective - that will exist or happen in the time to come.
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
eternal /ɪˈtɜːrnl/ B2	adjective - lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning.
race /reɪs/ A2	noun - a group of people sharing the same culture, history, language, etc.; ethnic group.
humanity /hjuːˈmænəti/ B2	noun - all human beings collectively; the human race.
freedom /ˈfriːdəm/ B1	noun - the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance.
evil /ˈiːvl/ B1	noun - profound immorality, wickedness, and depravity, especially when regarded as a supernatural force. adjective - profoundly immoral and wicked.
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - have a strong affection for noun - an intense feeling of affection
perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ B1	adjective - having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be. verb - make (something) completely free from faults or defects; bring near to perfection.
superstar /ˈsuːpərstɑːr/ A2	noun - a very famous or successful performer or sports player.
beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfl/ A2	adjective - pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ A2	noun - an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong. verb - be wrong about or to do (something) wrongly or inappropriately.
queen /kwiːn/ A2	noun - the wife of a king; a female ruler of a country.
truth /truːθ/ B1	noun - the quality or state of being true.
religion /rɪˈlɪdʒən/ B1	noun - the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.
youth /juːθ/ B1	noun - the period between childhood and adult age.
drag /dræɡ/ B2	noun - a boring or annoying person or thing.
brave /breɪv/ B1	adjective - ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.

Grammar:

• It was perceived that this infamous moment in life is not temporal, it is eternal.

  ➔ Passive voice with "it was perceived" + Subjunctive mood ('is' instead of 'was' after 'that' to emphasize the timelessness of the truth)

  ➔ The phrase "it was perceived" indicates a passive construction, highlighting the feeling more than the actor. The use of "is" instead of "was" after "that" suggests that the infamous moment's eternal nature is a continuing truth, not just a past observation. This use of the subjunctive mood lends a timeless quality to the statement.

• How can I protect something so perfect without evil?

  ➔ Modal verb ("can") in a rhetorical question + "so...that" structure (implied)

  ➔ This sentence is a rhetorical question, not seeking an answer but emphasizing a point. The modal verb "can" explores possibility. The implied "so...that" structure suggests that the perfection is of such a degree that it presents a challenge.

• It doesn't matter if you love him or capital H-I-M.

  ➔ Conditional clause with "if" + emphasis by capitalization.

  ➔ This statement uses "if" to create a conditional clause expressing indifference to the object of love. Capitalizing "H-I-M" adds emphasis, suggesting a potential deeper meaning or importance to the subject being referenced.

• Don't hide yourself in regret. Just love yourself, and you're set.

  ➔ Imperative sentences (Don't hide, love) + coordination with 'and' + short form of "you are" ('you're')

  ➔ The sentences are using imperative verbs to give direct advice or commands. The conjunction "and" connects two independent clauses. "You're" is a contraction, joining "you" and "are" for a more conversational tone.

• Whether you're broke or evergreen.

  ➔ Subordinating conjunction "whether" + short form of "you are" ('you're') + contrasting adjectives (broke/evergreen)

  ➔ "Whether" introduces a clause expressing alternative possibilities. "You're" is a contraction. "Broke" and "evergreen" are contrasting adjectives highlighting different financial or social states.