Pedestal – English Lyrics

• By: Aiko

Lyrics & Translation

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.