Son Of Man – English Lyrics

• By: Phil Collins

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a musical journey with Phil Collins' "Son Of Man," a vibrant song from Disney's *Tarzan* that captures the essence of growing up. Through its encouraging lyrics and upbeat tempo, this song offers a fantastic opportunity to learn English while exploring themes of self-discovery and resilience. Discover how music can teach valuable life lessons and expand your vocabulary with this timeless classic.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
power /ˈpaʊər/ B1	noun - the ability or capacity to do something
wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ B2	noun - the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment
journey /ˈdʒɜːrni/ B1	noun - an act of traveling from one place to another
answers /ˈænsərz/ A2	noun - a response to a question
spirit /ˈspɪrɪt/ B2	noun - the non-physical part of a person, often regarded as the true self
pride /praɪd/ B1	noun - a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements
mountain /ˈmaʊntən/ A2	noun - a large natural elevation of the earth's surface
teach /tiːtʃ/ A2	verb - to impart knowledge or skill
learn /lɜrn/ A2	verb - to gain knowledge or skill by study or experience
claim /kleɪm/ B2	verb - to assert or demand recognition of something as one's own
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events
vision /ˈvɪʒən/ B2	noun - the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
boy /bɔɪ/ A1	noun - a male child
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult male human

Key Grammar Structures

• There'll be answers that you'll seek

  ➔ Future tense with 'will' (contraction: 'there'll')

  ➔ Indicates a **planned** or **predicted** future event.

• son of man, look to the sky

  ➔ Imperative mood (command or instruction)

  ➔ Provides a **direct instruction or appeal** to the listener to **look**.

• Lift your spirit, set it free

  ➔ Imperative mood (commands)

  ➔ Commands to **encourage** someone to **raise their spirit** and **free their emotions or energy**.

• And it's you who'll climb the mountain

  ➔ Future tense with 'will' to indicate **something someone will do**

  ➔ Expresses that **the subject** is the one **who will perform** the action of **climbing**.

• Son of man, a man in time you'll be

  ➔ Future tense with 'will' (contracted as 'you'll')

  ➔ Indicates that **in the future**, the person will become a **mature and complete man**.