Sharks – English Lyrics

• By: Imagine Dragons
• Album: Mercury Acts 1 & 2

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Imagine Dragons' electrifying track, "Sharks," a powerful song that not only captivates with its dynamic sound but also offers profound insights into human nature. Learning the lyrics and understanding the band's commentary on this song can deepen your grasp of English vocabulary related to social dynamics and self-reflection, while appreciating the nuanced use of irony in storytelling.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
trouble /ˈtrʌbl/ A2	noun - difficulty or problems
blood /blʌd/ A1	noun - the red fluid that circulates in the body
hide /haɪd/ A1	verb - to put or keep out of sight
eat /iːt/ A1	verb - to put food into the mouth and chew it
devil /ˈdevəl/ B1	noun - the personification of evil
crisis /ˈkraɪsɪs/ B2	noun - a time of intense difficulty
cut /kʌt/ A2	verb - to separate or divide with a sharp tool
fear /fɪər/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the perception of danger
struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ B1	noun - a forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint verb - to make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint
advantage /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ B2	noun - a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position
slices /slaɪsɪz/ A2	noun - a thin, broad piece of something cut from a larger whole
swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ A2	noun - the sport or activity of propelling oneself through water verb - propel oneself through water
sharks /ʃɑːrks/ B1	noun - a large marine fish with a cartilaginous skeleton
pumping /ˈpʌmpɪŋ/ A2	verb - to force liquid or gas into something
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood
recipe /ˈresɪpi/ B1	noun - a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish
entropy /ˈentrəpi/ C1	noun - a measure of disorder or randomness

Key Grammar Structures

• TROUBLE

  ➔ Noun (used as a subject)

  ➔ Here, 'Trouble' is used as a direct subject, creating a sense of immediate foreboding. It's a simple but impactful grammatical choice.

• YOU THINK YOU'RE BETTER THAN THEM

  ➔ Present Simple (You think), Comparative Adjective (better)

  ➔ The use of the present simple 'think' conveys a habitual or ongoing belief. 'Better than them' utilizes the comparative form, highlighting a perceived superiority.

• BUT WHEN IT COMES TO THE END, TO THE END

  ➔ Idiomatic Expression ('When it comes to'), Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The phrase 'when it comes to' is an idiomatic expression. The repetition of 'to the end' amplifies the finality and importance of the situation.

• SO LET IT GO, LET IT GO

  ➔ Imperative Mood (Let), Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The use of the imperative mood ('Let it go') is a direct command, urging acceptance. The repetition reinforces the message of release and surrender.

• JUST YOU WAIT AND YOU'LL SEE THAT YOU'RE SWIMMING WITH SHARKS

  ➔ Future Simple (You'll see), Metaphor (Swimming with sharks)

  ➔ The future simple 'you'll see' predicts a future realization. The phrase 'swimming with sharks' is a powerful metaphor for being surrounded by dangerous or ruthless people.

• MY BLOOD IS PUMPING, COMING TO GET YOU, DON'T TAKE IT FROM ME

  ➔ Present Continuous (My blood is pumping), Imperative Mood (Don't take it)

  ➔ The present continuous 'my blood is pumping' conveys a sense of urgency and intensity. The imperative 'don't take it' adds a layer of possessiveness and protection.

• I COULD BE EVERYTHING EVERYTHING

  ➔ Conditional (Could be), Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The conditional 'could be' expresses potential or possibility. The repetition of 'everything' emphasizes the vast potential and unrealized possibilities.