Pedestal – English Lyrics

• By: Aiko

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language can be an empowering journey, much like the message of Aiko's 'Pedestal'. This powerful pop-rock track is not just a song, but an anthem of self-love and resilience. By exploring the direct and emotional English lyrics, you can learn vocabulary related to emotions and relationships while being inspired by a story of overcoming adversity. Its raw energy and catchy chorus make it a special and memorable way to engage with the English language.

[English]

Your sorry means nothing

When everything else

Stays the same

Stays the same

You stay silent

And I get violent

And everything else

Stays the same

Im tired of explaining you shit

You're so full of it

Full of it

I'll give all the love to me

And then I'll truly be free

I'll truly be free

And I, I, I, I need to learn to

I, I, I, I need to learn to

Put myself on a pedestal

I will be loving me more

Loving me

Put myself on a pedestal

I will be loving me more

I finally learned not to force things

And I love me more, love me more, love me more

Love me more than your bullshit

Put myself on a pedestal

I will be loving me more

Loving me more

Love of your life

Just please don't ask

For any action

Or ony proof

Oh the irony

Where did my pride go

I feel no shame, but you should

And now I know

I, I, I, I need to learn to

I, I, I, I need to learn to

Put myself on a pedestal

I will be loving me more

Loving me

Put myself on a pedestal

I will be loving me more

I finally learned not to force things

And I love me more, love me more, love me more

Love me more than your bullshit

Put myself on a pedestal

I will be loving me more

Loving me more

Loving me more

Loving me, loving me, loving me

Loving me, yeah!

Yeah!

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sorry /ˈsɔːri/ A2	adjective - feeling regret or sadness
silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ B1	adjective - not speaking or making noise
violent /ˈvaɪələnt/ B2	adjective - using or involving physical force intended to hurt or damage
learn /lɜːrn/ A2	verb - to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience
force /fɔːrs/ B2	verb - to make someone do something against their will
pride /praɪd/ B2	noun - a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements
shame /ʃeɪm/ B2	noun - a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a strong affection for someone or something noun - an intense feeling of deep affection
action /ˈækʃən/ B1	noun - the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim
proof /pruːf/ B2	noun - evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
irony /ˈaɪrəni/ C1	noun - the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite
pedestal /ˈpɛdɪstəl/ B2	noun - a base or support on which something stands

Key Grammar Structures

• Your sorry means nothing

  ➔ Subject-verb agreement: 'sorry' (noun used as subject) takes the singular verb 'means'.

  ➔ This line uses 'sorry' as a noun referring to the act of apologizing. The lack of impact from the apology is emphasized.

• I get violent

  ➔ Simple present tense: used to describe a habitual or characteristic action.

  ➔ This indicates that the speaker's reaction to silence is often violence, perhaps in a metaphorical sense.

• I'm tired of explaining you shit

  ➔ 'Tired of' + gerund (explaining): expressing annoyance or frustration with an ongoing activity.

  ➔ The phrase "tired of explaining" indicates the speaker's weariness with constantly having to clarify things to the other person.

• I'll give all the love to me

  ➔ Future simple tense: 'I'll' (I will) indicates a decision or intention made at the moment of speaking.

  ➔ This is a declaration of self-love and prioritizing oneself.

• Put myself on a pedestal

  ➔ Imperative form (implied): The speaker is telling themselves to take this action.

  ➔ This phrase signifies elevating oneself and placing value on one's own worth.

• I finally learned not to force things

  ➔ Infinitive phrase as object: 'not to force things' functions as the object of the verb 'learned'.

  ➔ This line indicates a newfound acceptance and understanding of letting things happen naturally.

• Love me more than your bullshit

  ➔ Comparative adjective: 'more' is used to compare the degree of love for oneself versus the negative aspects ('bullshit') associated with the other person.

  ➔ This reinforces the idea of prioritizing self-love above all else, including negative influences from others.

• Just please don't ask For any action Or ony proof

  ➔ Imperative with 'please': politeness marker to soften a request.

  ➔ This is a polite yet firm request to avoid needing to prove something or take certain actions.