On A Mission – English Lyrics

• By: Gabriella Cilmi

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to go in a specified direction or manner; change position noun - an act of changing physical location or position
prove /pruːv/ B1	verb - demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument
plan /plæn/ A1	noun - a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something verb - decide on and arrange in advance
doubt /daʊt/ B1	noun - a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction verb - feel uncertain about
mind /maɪnd/ 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 faculty of consciousness and thought verb - be annoyed or worried by
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole
mission /ˈmɪʃən/ B1	noun - an important assignment, often involving travel abroad
stop /stɒp/ A1	verb - bring or come to an abrupt end
stronger /ˈstrɒŋɡər/ A2	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks
fight /faɪt/ A2	noun - a violent confrontation or struggle verb - take part in a violent struggle involving the exchange of physical blows or the use of weapons
finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ A2	verb - bring (something) to an end; complete noun - an end or final part or stage of something
ready /ˈrɛdi/ A1	adjective - in a suitable state for an activity or action; fully prepared
standing /ˈstændɪŋ/ A1	verb - having an established reputation
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke
competition /ˌkɒmpɪˈtɪʃən/ B2	noun - the activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others
intuition /ˌɪntjuˈɪʃən/ C1	noun - the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning
trick /trɪk/ B1	noun - a cunning act or scheme designed to deceive or outwit someone
scared /skeəd/ A2	adjective - afraid; frightened

Key Grammar Structures

• Cause I got everything **to prove**

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose

  ➔ The infinitive form of the verb ("to prove") is used to express the purpose of having 'everything'. It answers the question 'Why do I have everything?'.

• The word **is that** I'm over doubt

  ➔ Noun clause introduced by "that"

  ➔ The phrase "that I'm over doubt" acts as a noun clause, functioning as the subject complement after the linking verb "is". The entire clause is the 'word'.

• I ain't nobody's **push around**

  ➔ Phrasal verb (push around) used as a noun

  ➔ "Push around" is a phrasal verb meaning to bully or dominate. In this context, it's used as a noun to describe someone who can be easily bullied or dominated. The possessive "nobody's" indicates that the speaker is not someone who can be pushed around.

• If they **could** only see me now

  ➔ Second conditional (mixed time)

  ➔ This is a mixed conditional sentence. The "if" clause refers to a hypothetical situation in the present (if they *could* see), and the implied result is also about the present (their opinion of me would be different now). It's unlikely or impossible for them to see the speaker in their current state.

• I'm coming girls, so **get out of the way**

  ➔ Imperative sentence

  ➔ "Get out of the way" is a command or order. The subject (you) is implied.

• Whatever it **takes** I will do what I gotta do

  ➔ Subjunctive mood (implied)

  ➔ While not explicitly subjunctive, the phrase "Whatever it takes" carries a similar meaning, suggesting that no matter the difficulty or sacrifices required, the speaker is willing to do what is necessary. It implies 'Even if it takes x, y, or z...'.

• Won't stop until I think your **mine**

  ➔ Possessive pronoun

  ➔ "Mine" is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership. It replaces "my possession/property".

• Some people think they know **it all**

  ➔ Idiomatic use of "it all"

  ➔ "It all" means 'everything', particularly referring to knowledge or understanding. It's an idiom often used to suggest that someone is arrogant or overconfident in their knowledge.