– English Lyrics

Lyrics & Translation

[English]

I'll tell you what let's play a game and

if you win I'll give you the book

Barrett is noble hero not so fast my

game has rules Sinbad I'll ask you a

question one simple question if you

answer truthfully the book is yours give

me your word you still don't trust me no

isn't it a pity we live in such a

skeptical times oh all right you have my

word as a goddess

fair enough ask your question excellent

now we all know what happens if you get

the book of peace you return it to

Syracuse and produce but if you don't

get the book you have a choice to make

either sail to paradise with the woman

of your dreams or return to Syracuse to

die

you're either thief or a hero so here's

my question if you don't get the book

will you go back to die

[Music]

I will go back

[Music]

you're lying

[Music]

[Music]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
play pleɪ A1	verb - to engage in a game or activity for enjoyment
noble ˈnoʊbəl A2	adjective - having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles
hero ˈhɪroʊ A1	noun - a person admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
rules ruːlz A1	noun - a set of instructions or principles governing behavior
question ˈkwɛstʃən A1	noun - a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information
truthfully ˈtruːθfəli A2	adverb - in a way that is honest and accurate
pity ˈpɪti A2	noun - a feeling of sorrow and compassion aroused by the suffering or misfortunes of others
skeptical ˈskɛptɪkəl B1	adjective - not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
goddess ˈɡɑːdəs A2	noun - a female deity
produce prəˈd(j)uːs A2	verb - to make or manufacture something
choice tʃɔɪs A1	noun - an act or the possibility of choosing
sail seɪl A2	verb - to travel on water in a ship or boat
paradise ˈpærədaɪs A2	noun - a place or state of utmost happiness or delight
thief θiːf A1	noun - a person who steals another person's property
lying ˈlaɪɪŋ A2	verb - to deliberately tell an untruth

Key Grammar Structures

• if you win I'll give you the book

  ➔ First Conditional

  ➔ The structure 'if + present simple, will + infinitive' is used to talk about likely future results.

• isn't it a pity we live in such a skeptical times

  ➔ Tag Question

  ➔ Tag questions are added to statements to turn them into questions, often for confirmation. Here, 'isn't it' is the tag.

• you have my word as a goddess

  ➔ Present Perfect

  ➔ 'Have my word' uses the present perfect to indicate a past action with present relevance.

• if you don't get the book, will you go back to die

  ➔ Second Conditional

  ➔ The structure 'if + past simple, would + infinitive' is used for hypothetical situations.

• I will go back

  ➔ Future Simple

  ➔ The future simple is used to express a future action or decision, as in 'I will go back'.

• you're lying

  ➔ Present Continuous for Future

  ➔ While not explicitly stated, 'you're lying' can imply a future action, using the present continuous for emphasis.