On My Way Up – English Lyrics

• By: Brian May
• Album: Another World

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying English lyrics of Brian May's "On My Way Up" – a powerful rock anthem brimming with optimism and resilience. This song is a fantastic way to grasp expressions of hope, determination, and overcoming adversity in English, making it perfect for language learners looking for energetic and meaningful vocabulary. Its clear message and uplifting tempo offer an engaging listening experience while you expand your English skills.

[English]

On My Way Up

(May)

Backing Vocals - Cathy Porter, Shelley Preston

Hey

I'm on my way up

Can't put me down

Business is tough

I ain't gonna get pushed around

I'm on my way

Gonna take this town

It's gonna be mine all mine, it's my time

I'm on my way (on my way up)

Straight to the top (I'm telling myself)

Oh I'm telling myself (I'm totally sussed)

I'm putting my name around

On my way up

(On my way up) Gonna get a lot of rhythm

Got positivism to give 'em

I'm on my way through

Where I'm going to

You wouldn't believe

But I'll make it - I'm thinking of telling you

I'm on a roll

Gonna have it all

It's gonna be fine so fine, baby all the time

I'm in control (on my way up)

I'm mighty bold (I'm telling myself)

I'm looking good (I'm totally sussed)

I'm quitting the neighbourhood

On my way up (yes I am)

(On my way up) Gonna get right with them

Got all of my life left for living

Nobody gonna tell me no

Nobody gonna stop me so

Everybody gonna see me grow

Nobody gonna hold me down

Gotta get to be better place

Gotta wake up and see your face

Gotta hold on

Move on

Go through that wall

It's my life or it's nothing

Our life or it's nothing at all

I'm on my way up, yeah

Better come with me, lets go

I'm on my way (on my way up)

Yeah, gonna get it right (I'm telling myself)

Oh I'm telling myself (I'm totally sussed)

Gonna make it this time around

On my way up

(On my way up) gotta get that rhythm baby

(On my way up) gonna start that rhythm baby

(On my way up)

Got all of my sights set on heaven

Ain't no stopping me now...

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method, style, or manner of doing something
up /ʌp/ A1	adjective - toward a higher place
tough /tʌf/ A2	adjective - strong and difficult to break or damage
push /pʊʃ/ A1	verb - to exert force on something to move it
take /teɪk/ A1	verb - to get into one's hands, possession, or control
town /taʊn/ A1	noun - a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city
mine /maɪn/ A1	pronoun - belonging to me
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a limited period or interval
top /tɒp/ A1	noun - the highest point or part
tell /tel/ A1	verb - to communicate information, facts, or news to someone
put /pʊt/ A1	verb - to place or move something to a particular position
positivism /ˈpɒzɪtɪvɪzəm/ C1	noun - a philosophical system recognizing only positive facts and rejecting metaphysics
control /kənˈtroʊl/ A2	noun - the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events
bold /boʊld/ B1	adjective - showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous
quit /kwɪt/ A2	verb - to stop or discontinue an activity
rhythm /ˈrɪðəm/ B1	noun - a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
sight /saɪt/ A1	noun - the ability to see
heaven /ˈhɛvən/ A2	noun - the place thought to be inhabited by God and the souls of the righteous