On My Way – English Lyrics

• By: Alan Walker, Sabrina Carpenter, Farruko

Lyrics & Translation

'On My Way' offers a unique opportunity for language learners, featuring both English and Spanish verses. Its blend of powerful vocals and a compelling message of self-reliance makes it an engaging track to explore bilingual lyrics and future bass rhythms.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to say words; to communicate verbally
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something because it is essential or very important noun - a thing that is necessary or wanted
draw /drɔː/ A2	verb - to produce a picture or diagram
save /seɪv/ A2	verb - to rescue or protect
world /wɜːld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, people, and natural features
misery /ˈmɪzəri/ B2	noun - a state or feeling of great distress or discomfort of mind or body
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - combustion or burning verb - to discharge a weapon
awake /əˈweɪk/ B1	adjective - not asleep
safe /seɪf/ A2	adjective - protected from or not exposed to danger or risk
blood /blʌd/ A2	noun - the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals
moon /muːn/ A1	noun - the natural satellite of the earth, visible by reflected light from the sun
rise /raɪz/ A2	verb - to move from a lower to a higher position; come or go up noun - an upward movement; an instance of rising
burn /bɜːrn/ A2	verb - to produce flames and heat; be on fire
tired /ˈtaɪərd/ A2	adjective - in need of sleep or rest; weary
fighting /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ A2	verb - take part in a violent struggle involving the exchange of physical blows or the use of weapons noun - the act of fighting; a battle or contest

Key Grammar Structures

• I need a moment before I go

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood (Implied)

  ➔ The phrase "before I go" implies a future action seen as uncertain. While not explicitly using the subjunctive, the context suggests a possibility, hence a subtle subjunctive mood. A more formal version would be something like "before *I am to* go", but the simpler form is more common.

• Cause even if they understand, They don’t understand

  ➔ Contradiction/Paradox

  ➔ This is a use of paradox. Even if they have comprehension of the situation (they understand), they can't truly understand the speaker's emotional state. It highlights the isolation of the speaker.

• I’m takin my misery, make it my bitch

  ➔ Imperative (Implied) / Figurative language (Personification)

  ➔ The phrase "make it my bitch" is an implied imperative. It's also personification of "misery", treating it as something that can be dominated. It expresses a very strong will to overcome difficulties.

• Can’t be everyone’s favourite girl

  ➔ Modal Verb (can't) with possessive adjective ('s)

  ➔ "Can't" expresses impossibility. "Everyone's" shows possession, meaning the favourite girl *of* everyone.

• I’ve never been so wide awake

  ➔ Present Perfect with Adverb of Degree ('so')

  ➔ "I’ve never been" uses the present perfect to describe an experience that continues to be relevant. "So wide awake" uses "so" to emphasize the state of being awake, indicating a very strong feeling of alertness.

• Cause I found out that I’m nothing by your side

  ➔ Noun Clause (that I’m nothing by your side) as object

  ➔ The clause introduced by "that" functions as the direct object of the verb "found out". It expresses the speaker's realization of their perceived worthlessness when in the relationship.

• I accept my flaws, cause I’m a human too

  ➔ Clause of Reason ("cause")

  ➔ "Cause" is used as an informal substitute for "because," introducing the reason why the speaker accepts their flaws.