Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Skillet's compelling track "Not Gonna Die" to experience the raw emotion and powerful vocabulary of English rock. This song stands out for its dramatic orchestration and inspiring message of fighting back against adversity and reclaiming one's life. Its impactful lyrics and dynamic vocals offer a great opportunity to explore expressions of resilience and unwavering determination in English.
[English]
Death surroundsMy heartbeat's slowing down
I won't take this world's abuse
I won't give up, I refuse
This is how it feels when you're bent and broken
This is how it feels when your dignity's stolen
When everything you love is leaving
You hold on to what you believe in
The last thing I heard was you whispering goodbye
And then I heard you flatline
No, not gonna die tonight
We're gonna stand and fight forever
(Don't close your eyes)
No, not gonna die tonight
We're gonna fight for us together
No, we're not gonna die tonight
Break their hold
'Cause I won't be controlled
They can't keep their chains on me
When the truth has set me free
This is how it feels when you take your life back
This is how it feels when you finally fight back
When life pushes me I push harder
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
The last thing I heard was you whispering goodbye
And then I heard you flatline
No, not gonna die tonight
We're gonna stand and fight forever
(Don't close your eyes)
No, not gonna die tonight
We're gonna fight for us together
No, we're not gonna die tonight
Don't you give up on me
You're everything I need
This is how it feels when you take your life back
This is how it feels when you fight back
No, not gonna die tonight
We're gonna stand and fight forever
(Don't close your eyes)
No, not gonna die tonight
We're gonna fight for us together
No, we're not gonna die tonight
No, we're not gonna die tonight
Not gonna die
(Not gonna die)
Not gonna die
(Not gonna die)
Not gonna die tonight
Key Vocabulary
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death /dɛθ/ B2 |
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heartbeat /ˈhɑːrtˌbiːt/ B2 |
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abuse /əˈbjuːz/ B2 |
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dignity /ˈdɪɡnɪti/ B2 |
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truth /truːθ/ B1 |
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life /laɪf/ A1 |
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fight /faɪt/ A2 |
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stronger /ˈstrɔːŋɡər/ B1 |
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whisper /ˈwɪspər/ B2 |
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goodbye /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ A2 |
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hold /hoʊld/ A2 |
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believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2 |
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control /kənˈtroʊl/ B1 |
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push /pʊʃ/ A1 |
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forever /fərˈɛvər/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I won't take this world's abuse
➔ Future simple tense with 'will' for refusal.
➔ The phrase "I won't" indicates a strong refusal to accept something.
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What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
➔ Present simple tense for general truths.
➔ The phrase expresses a universal truth about resilience.
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We're gonna stand and fight forever
➔ Informal future with 'gonna' for intention.
➔ The use of "gonna" indicates a strong intention to act.
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Don't you give up on me
➔ Imperative form for giving commands.
➔ The phrase is a command urging someone not to lose hope.
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This is how it feels when you're bent and broken
➔ Present simple tense for describing states.
➔ The phrase describes a specific emotional state.
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The last thing I heard was you whispering goodbye
➔ Past simple tense for completed actions.
➔ The phrase indicates a completed action in the past.
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They can't keep their chains on me
➔ Present simple tense for expressing inability.
➔ The phrase indicates that they are unable to control the speaker.
