Seize the Power – English Lyrics

• By: YONAKA
• Album: Seize The Power Mixtape

Lyrics & Translation

This song, "Seize the Power" by YONAKA, is a high-energy rock anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their inner strength and live authentically. Its direct and empowering lyrics make it an excellent choice for language learners to grasp modern English expressions related to self-assertion and resilience, while its dynamic musicality makes the learning experience engaging and memorable.

[English]

Woke up this morning, I feel so fucking important

I looked in the mirror, I'm different, I finally made a decision

All the rejected that lost a lack of respect in

Themselves 'cause people get hectic

They hurt you and make you feel helpless

They're not brave like you, they're too scared to do

Anything that's different, anything that's new

I don't need lessons, I do what I want, it's refreshing

As soon as you taste independence, you start living life in the present

Hey there, how you been?

I'm that voice in your head, and I know you been aching

When you find me, let me in

I got power in my hands, and it's yours for the taking

...

Give me a rule and I'll break it, your conscience needs a shaking

I've been here before, I know the mistakes you'll be making

Forget the past, it's over, forget being the joker

Let 'em know that you're home and you're in control

Gather 'round, here's how to get what you want

Introduce a new religion of feeling like a boss

You don't need lessons, you do what you want, it's refreshing

As soon as you taste independence, you start living life in the present

Hey there, how you been?

I'm that voice in your head, and I know you been aching

When you find me, let me in

I got power in my hands, and it's yours for the taking

Hey there, how you been?

I'm that voice in your head, and I know you been aching

When you find me, let me in

I got power

...

This power is yours for the taking

...

This power is yours for the taking

I'm a believer, I'm a believer, I'm, I'm, I'm a believer

This power is yours for the taking

I'm a believer, I'm a believer, I'm, I'm, I'm a believer

This power is yours for the taking

...

This power is yours for the taking

...

This power is yours, take it

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
power /ˈpaʊər/ B2	noun - the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way
decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/ B2	noun - a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration
independence /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ C1	noun - the state of being independent; self-sufficiency
helpless /ˈhɛlpləs/ B2	adjective - unable to help oneself; powerless
believer /bɪˈliːvər/ B1	noun - a person who believes in something, especially a religion
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B2	noun - the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events
refreshing /rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/ B2	adjective - having a revitalizing or invigorating effect
mistakes /mɪˈsteɪks/ B1	noun - an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong
scared /skɛrd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety; frightened
different /ˈdɪfərənt/ A2	adjective - not the same as another or each other
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives; a residence
lessons /ˈlɛsənz/ A2	noun - an amount of teaching given at one time; a period of learning
voice /vɔɪs/ A2	noun - the sound produced by humans when speaking or singing

Key Grammar Structures

• Give me a rule and I'll break it

  ➔ First conditional (if + present simple, will + base verb)

  ➔ The structure shows a real or possible situation in the present or future, indicating that the action in the main clause depends on the condition in the if clause.

• I know you been aching

  ➔ Present perfect continuous (have/has + been + verb-ing)

  ➔ Used to describe an action that started in the past and is still continuing or has relevance to the present.

• Forget the past, it's over

  ➔ Imperative mood (make a command or request)

  ➔ The verb is in the imperative form, giving an instruction or command to the listener or reader.

• Let 'em know that you're home and you're in control

  ➔ Let + object + base verb (imperative construction)

  ➔ Used to give permission or make a suggestion in an imperative way, often encouraging someone to do something.

• This power is yours for the taking

  ➔ Possessive pronoun + noun + for the + infinitive of the verb 'take'

  ➔ Expresses that the person has the right or opportunity to take or claim something, emphasizing empowerment.