My Own Soul's Warning – English Lyrics

• By: The Killers
• Album: Imploding The Mirage

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the powerful narrative of The Killers' "My Own Soul's Warning," a song rich with introspection and spiritual depth. Through its evocative lyrics and signature arena-rock sound, you can explore themes of conscience, repentance, and the journey to self-discovery. The song's emotional honesty and universal message of seeking redemption make it a compelling piece for understanding English lyrical storytelling and the power of rock anthems.

[English]

I tried going against my own soul's warning

But in the end, something just didn't feel right

Oh, I tried diving even though the sky was storming

I just wanted to get back to where you are

...

If you could see through the banner of the sun

Into eternity's eyes like a vision reaching down to you

Would you turn away?

What if it knew you by your name?

What kind of words would cut through

The clutter of the whirlwind of these days?

I tried going against my own soul's warning

And in the end, something just didn't feel right

Oh, I tried diving even though the sky was storming

Thunderheads were forming

But man I thought I could fly

And when I hit the ground

It made a messed up sound and it kept on rattling through my days

Cutting up my nights like a goddamned knife

And it got me thinking no matter how far

That I just wanted to get back to where you are

...

I tried going against my own soul's warning

But in the end, something just didn't feel right

Oh, I tried running from the memory and the mourning

But the penalty kept on pouring

And now I think I know why

'Cause when I hit the ground

It made a messed up sound and it kept on rattling through my days

Cutting up my nights like a goddamned knife

And it got me thinking no matter how far

I just wanted to get back to where you are

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
warning /ˈwɔːr.nɪŋ/ A2	noun - a statement telling someone about a possible danger or problem
diving /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/ A2	verb - to jump or fall head first into water
storming /ˈstɔːr.mɪŋ/ B1	verb - to move quickly and forcefully, often in a violent or angry manner
eternity /ɪˈtɜːr.nɪ.ti/ B2	noun - infinite time, having no beginning or end
vision /ˈvɪʒ.ən/ B1	noun - the ability to see or imagine things
whirlwind /ˈwɜːr.l.wɪnd/ B2	noun - a rotating column of air, often accompanied by high winds
thunderheads /ˈθʌn.dər.hɛdz/ C1	noun - a type of cumulonimbus cloud associated with thunderstorms
rattling /ˈræt.lɪŋ/ B1	verb - to make a series of rapid, sharp noises
mourning /ˈmɜːr.nɪŋ/ B1	noun - the expression of sorrow for someone's death
penalty /ˈpen.əl.ti/ A2	noun - a punishment for breaking a rule or law
pouring /ˈpɔːr.ɪŋ/ A2	verb - to flow or cause to flow in a continuous stream
clutter /ˈklʌt̬.ər/ B1	noun - a messy, disorganized collection of things
cutting /ˈkʌt.ɪŋ/ A2	verb - to divide something into parts using a sharp tool
goddamned /ˌɡɑːdˈdæmnd/ C1	adjective - used to express anger or frustration
knife /naɪf/ A1	noun - a tool or weapon with a sharp blade