Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music can be an exciting journey, and "Open The Clouds" by Unspoken offers a great opportunity to engage with English in a joyful and spiritually uplifting context. The song's clear and repetitive chorus makes it easy to follow along and learn key phrases related to hope and faith. Its blend of funk and pop creates an infectious rhythm that will have you singing and dancing while you learn.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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clouds /klaʊdz/ A2 |
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spirit /ˈspɪrɪt/ B1 |
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shine /ʃaɪn/ B1 |
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ready /ˈrɛdi/ A2 |
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heaven /ˈhɛvən/ B1 |
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day /deɪ/ A1 |
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light /laɪt/ A2 |
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people /ˈpiːpəl/ A1 |
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king /kɪŋ/ A2 |
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ticket /ˈtɪkɪt/ A2 |
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sun /sʌn/ A1 |
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room /ruːm/ A1 |
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come /kʌm/ A1 |
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break /breɪk/ B1 |
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long /lɔːŋ/ A2 |
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satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ B2 |
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invitation /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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WE'VE GOT A TICKET INTO HEAVEN THAT'S ALREADY BEEN PAID
➔ Present perfect tense
➔ The phrase "WE'VE GOT" uses the present perfect tense to indicate a connection between the past and the present.
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OPEN THE CLOUDS, SPIRIT SET ME FREE
➔ Imperative mood
➔ The phrase "OPEN THE CLOUDS" is in the imperative mood, used to give commands or requests.
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PEOPLE GET READY
➔ Simple present tense
➔ The phrase "PEOPLE GET READY" uses the simple present tense to express a general truth or habitual action.
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NO ONE KNOWS BUT THE DAY WILL COME
➔ Future simple tense
➔ The phrase "THE DAY WILL COME" uses the future simple tense to indicate an event that will happen.
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TO THE NORTH, TO THE SOUTH, TO THE EAST, TO THE WEST
➔ Prepositional phrases
➔ The phrase "TO THE NORTH, TO THE SOUTH, TO THE EAST, TO THE WEST" consists of prepositional phrases indicating direction.
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EVERY KNEE WILL BOW AND TONGUE WILL CONFESS
➔ Future simple tense
➔ The phrase "EVERY KNEE WILL BOW" uses the future simple tense to express a certainty about the future.
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