One Candle – English Lyrics

• By: J. Ralph, Sia
• Album: Racing Extinction Soundtrack

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the impactful world of "One Candle" by J. Ralph and Sia, a song that transcends language barriers with its universal message of hope and individual empowerment. Learning the lyrics offers a powerful way to engage with themes of environmental activism and global change, making it a unique and meaningful song to explore.

[English]

Two hands spirit gave me two hands

Humans humans making humans

Mountains maybe we can move them

Come now, together we can do this

Together we can, take my hand, take my hand

No I won't stand there in the dark

Together we can light our candles, and stand for those who came before man

No I won't stand there in the dark

Better to light one candle than curse the darkness

Than curse the darkness

I'm breathing, give thanks for they have given

Listen to all the songs I'm singing

We can do something or do nothing

So come now strike the match lets do this

Together we can take my hand, take my hand

No I won't stand there in the dark

Together we can light our candles and stand for those who came before man

No I won't stand there in the dark

Better to light one candle than curse the darkness

Than curse the darkness

Better to light one candle than curse the darkness

Than curse the darkness

No I won't stand there in the dark

No I won't stand there in the dark

Together we can take my hand, take my hand

No I won't stand there in the dark

Together we can light our candles and stand for those who came before man

No I won't stand there in the dark

Better to light one candle than curse the darkness

Than curse the darkness

Better to light one candle than curse the darkness

Than curse the darkness

Better to light one candle than curse the darkness

Than curse the darkness

Than curse the darkness

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the prehensile end part of a person’s arm verb - to give or pass something to someone
spirit /ˈspɪr.ɪt/ B1	noun - the non‑physical part of a person that gives life and character
human /ˈhjuː.mən/ A2	noun - a person; a member of the species Homo sapiens
mountain /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/ A2	noun - a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface
darkness /ˈdɑːk.nəs/ B1	noun - the state of having little or no light
candle /ˈkæn.dəl/ A2	noun - a stick of wax with a wick that produces light when lit
light /laɪt/ A2	verb - to make something start shining
curse /kɜːrs/ B2	verb - to invoke or wish misfortune on someone
breathe /briːð/ A2	verb - to take air into the lungs and then expel it
thanks /θæŋks/ A1	noun - an expression of gratitude
song /sɒŋ/ A1	noun - a short piece of music with words
strike /straɪk/ B2	verb - to hit or touch something forcefully
stand /stænd/ A1	verb - to be in an upright position on the feet
move /muːv/ A2	verb - to change position or place
give /ɡɪv/ A1	verb - to hand something to someone
listen /ˈlɪs.ən/ A1	verb - to give attention with the ears
better /ˈbɛt.ər/ B1	adjective - of a higher quality or more desirable