Seen – English Lyrics

• By: Kings Of Leon
• Album: Can We Please Have Fun

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the emotive landscape of Kings of Leon's 'Seen,' a track that beautifully captures the universal feeling of wanting to be truly known. For English language learners, the song offers a rich tapestry of descriptive and metaphorical language, from the imagery of a 'home upon the hillside' to the enigmatic 'electrical underworld.' Its introspective lyrics and clear vocal delivery provide a great opportunity to explore themes of vulnerability and connection while expanding your vocabulary.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hillside /ˈhɪl.saɪd/ B1	noun - the sloping side of a hill
windchime /ˈwɪnd.tʃaɪm/ B2	noun - decorative objects hung to make sound in the wind
prison /ˈprɪz.ən/ A2	noun - a place of confinement
underworld /ˈʌn.dɚ.wɝːld/ C1	noun - a hidden criminal society
lifted /ˈlɪf.tɪd/ B1	verb - raised or removed
rattle /ˈræt.əl/ B2	verb - to make a rapid knocking sound
ghost /ɡoʊst/ A2	noun - spirit of a dead person
coat /koʊt/ A1	noun - outer garment
rider /ˈraɪ.dɚ/ B1	noun - one who rides
weight /weɪt/ A2	noun - heaviness of an object

Key Grammar Structures

• THERE'S A HOME UPON THE HILLSIDE

  ➔ Present simple with 'there's'

  ➔ The phrase 'THERE'S' is a contraction of 'there is', used to indicate existence in the present tense.

• I'M THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW

  ➔ Present continuous with 'I'm'

  ➔ 'I'M' is a contraction of 'I am', used here to describe an action happening now.

• TRYING HARD TO NOT BE SEEN

  ➔ Present participle with 'trying'

  ➔ The word 'TRYING' is the present participle form of 'try', used to describe an ongoing action.

• HAS ANYBODY SEEN MY BABY

  ➔ Present perfect with 'has seen'

  ➔ The phrase 'HAS SEEN' is in the present perfect tense, used to describe an action that occurred in the past with results relevant to the present.

• WE DON'T HAVE TO RUN AGAIN, NO NO

  ➔ Present simple with 'don't have to'

  ➔ The phrase 'DON'T HAVE TO' is used to express lack of necessity in the present tense.

• HEY, COAT RIDER

  ➔ Vocative case

  ➔ The phrase 'HEY, COAT RIDER' uses the vocative case to directly address the listener.

• BABY, RATTLE ME

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase 'RATTLE ME' is in the imperative mood, used to give a direct command.