Royalty – English Lyrics

• By: Egzod, Maestro Chives, Neoni

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the powerful language of self-assurance and ambition with “Royalty.” The lyrics offer a wealth of English vocabulary related to overcoming obstacles, ambition, and confidence (e.g., 'cold-hearted,' 'cages,' 'loyalty,' 'kingdom come'). The clear, anthemic chorus delivered by Neoni makes it easy to follow and remember, providing an energetic and compelling backdrop for practicing your listening and reading comprehension skills.

[English]

Say I'm cold-hearted

But I'm just getting started

Got my eyes on the target

Now, now

...

'Til the battles are won

'Til kingdom come

...

I'll never run

Best to give me your loyalty

'Cause I'm taking the world, you'll see

They'll be calling me, calling me

They'll be calling me royalty

Best to give me your loyalty

'Cause I'm taking the world, you'll see

They'll be calling me, calling me

They'll be calling me royalty

...

They'll be calling me royalty

...

They say I'm dangerous, 'cause I

Broke all their cages

No, I won't sit and take it

Now, now

They left me for dead, I guess they'll never learn

Every time I break, there's just more pain to burn

They'll never, never, never learn

...

'Til the battles are won

'Til kingdom come

...

I'll never run

Best to give me your loyalty

'Cause I'm taking the world, you'll see

They'll be calling me, calling me

They'll be calling me royalty

Best to give me your loyalty

'Cause I'm taking the world, you'll see

They'll be calling me, calling me

They'll be calling me royalty

...

They'll be calling me royalty

...

They'll be calling me royalty

(Royalty, royalty, royalty)

...

They'll be calling me royalty

(Royalty, royalty, royalty)

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
royalty /ˈrɔɪəlti/ B1	noun - a person of royal rank or status noun - payment to an original creator for the use of their work
loyalty /ˈlɔɪəlti/ A2	noun - the quality of being loyal
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
target /ˈtɑrɡɪt/ A2	noun - a goal or objective
battle /ˈbætəl/ A2	noun - a fight between two or more opponents
dangerous /ˈdeɪnʤərəs/ A2	adjective - able to cause harm
cage /keɪdʒ/ A1	noun - a structure of bars or wires to hold animals or birds
break /breɪk/ A1	verb - to separate into pieces
pain /peɪn/ A1	noun - a feeling of discomfort or suffering
burn /bɜrn/ A2	verb - to be on fire
calling /ˈkɔlɪŋ/ A2	noun - a strong urge or inclination
started /ˈstɑrtɪd/ A2	verb - to begin or initiate
cold-hearted /ˌkoʊldˈhɑrtɪd/ B1	adjective - lacking sympathy or emotion
kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ A2	noun - a territory ruled by a king or queen
taking /ˈteɪkɪŋ/ A2	verb - to get or acquire

Key Grammar Structures

• But I'm just getting started

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The present continuous "getting" indicates an action in progress at the moment or an ongoing plan.

• Got my eyes on the target

  ➔ Have Got (Possession or State)

  ➔ "Got" here expresses possession or focus, similar to "have my eyes on" for attention or aim.

• I'll never run

  ➔ Future Simple Tense with Never

  ➔ "I'll" is a contraction for "I will," forming the future tense, and "never" emphasizes refusal.

• Best to give me your loyalty

  ➔ Adjective + Infinitive (Modality)

  ➔ "Best" functions modally with "to give," advising or suggesting an action.

• 'Cause I'm taking the world, you'll see

  ➔ Present Continuous + Future Simple

  ➔ "I'm taking" uses present continuous for ongoing action, while "you'll see" shows future certainty with "will."

• They'll be calling me royalty

  ➔ Future Continuous Tense

  ➔ "They'll be calling" expresses future continuous action, emphasizing ongoing or habitual future events.

• They say I'm dangerous, 'cause I

  ➔ Indirect Speech (Present Simple)

  ➔ "They say" reports speech indirectly, using present simple when the original would be a statement.

• Broke all their cages

  ➔ Past Simple Tense

  ➔ "Broke" is past simple for a completed action in the past.

• No, I won't sit and take it

  ➔ Future Negation with Won't

  ➔ "I won't" is contraction for "I will not," expressing refusal in the future.

• Every time I break, there's just more pain to burn

  ➔ Whenever + Present Simple (Habitual Truth)

  ➔ "Every time" triggers a rule where present simple after it implies future habitual responses.