Shots – English Lyrics

• By: Imagine Dragons
• Album: Smoke + Mirrors

Lyrics & Translation

Learning English with "Shots" by Imagine Dragons offers a unique opportunity to explore the language of emotion and metaphor. The song's clear and repetitive chorus makes it easy to follow along, while the lyrics provide rich ground for understanding themes of apology, regret, and self-reflection. What makes this song special for learners is the powerful contrast between its energetic, danceable tune and its profoundly sad and introspective lyrics, showcasing how language can be used to convey complex and even contradictory feelings.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
shot /ʃɒt/ B1	noun - a single discharge of a firearm; a bullet verb - to fire a gun or other weapon
hole /hoʊl/ A1	noun - an opening or empty space in a solid body
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
loaded /ˈloʊdɪd/ B2	adjective - filled with ammunition; charged
gun /ɡʌn/ A2	noun - a weapon that shoots bullets
escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ B2	verb - to get away from a place or situation noun - the act of getting away; a way out
drift /drɪft/ B2	verb - to be carried slowly by the air or water noun - a slow movement or change in direction
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ B1	verb - to make or become different noun - the act or result of becoming different
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or measurable period during which an action occurs
luck /lʌk/ B1	noun - success or failure apparently brought by chance
sorry /ˈsɒri/ A1	adjective - feeling regret or remorse
everything /ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/ B1	pronoun - all things; all that exists
moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ B1	noun - a very short period of time
break /breɪk/ B1	verb - to separate into pieces or cause something to become unusable noun - a pause or interruption in work or activity
wait /weɪt/ A2	verb - to stay in one place until something happens
wish /wɪʃ/ B1	verb - to desire or hope for something noun - a desire or hope for something
let /lɛt/ A1	verb - to allow or permit something to happen