On My Way – English Lyrics

• By: Alan Walker, Sabrina Carpenter, Farruko

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the empowering messages of 'On My Way' by Alan Walker, Sabrina Carpenter, and Farruko. This bilingual hit offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in English and Spanish lyrics, exploring themes of self-reliance and moving forward. Its blend of future bass and Moombahton, combined with passionate vocals, makes it a captivating song for language learners.

[English]

I’m sorry but

Don’t wanna talk

I need a moment before i go

It`s nothing personal

I draw the blinds

They don’t need to see me cry

Cause even if they understand

They don’t understand

So then when I’m finished

I’m all ‘bout my business

And ready to save the world

I’m takin my misery

Make it my bitch

Can’t be everyone’s favourite girl

So, take aim and fire away

I’ve never been so wide awake

No, nobody but me can keep me safe

And I’m on my way

The blood moon is on the rise

The fire burning in my eyes

No, nobody but me can keep me safe

And I’m on my way

I’m very sorry, but I’m leaving

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

And I got tired of fighting and being at war in vain

And tired of standing in the fire line and burning my hands

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

You can’t see that I do this because I love you

But now, I don’t have anything more to do here

I’ll go, it’s my time to take off

I’ll go my own way, far away from you

So, take aim and fire away

I’ve never been so wide awake

No, nobody but me can keep me safe

And I’m on my way

The blood moon is on the rise

The fire burning in my eyes

No, nobody but me can keep me safe

And I’m on my way

So, take aim and fire away

I’ve never been so wide awake

No, nobody but me can keep me safe

And I’m on my way

The blood moon is on the rise

The fire burning in my eyes

No, nobody but me can keep me safe

And I’m on my way

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.