Superpowers – English Lyrics

• By: Daniel Caesar

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music can be a deeply rewarding experience, and Daniel Caesar's "Superpowers" is a perfect song to start with. The lyrics are clear and delivered with his signature smooth vocals, making them easy to follow. The song's uplifting message about embracing your unique talents can be universally understood and appreciated, making it a special and inspiring introduction to the English language through the beauty of R&B and soul music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
power /ˈpaʊər/ B1	noun - the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way
superpowers /ˈsuːpərˌpaʊərz/ B2	noun - extraordinary abilities or powers beyond normal human capability
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to have information or understanding about something
wield /wiːld/ C1	verb - to handle or use effectively (especially weapons or tools)
children /ˈtʃɪl.drən/ A1	noun - plural of child; young human beings
flower /ˈflaʊər/ A2	noun - the colorful part of a plant that produces seeds
giving /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/ B1	noun - the act of transferring possession or providing something
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the space over the Earth where clouds, the sun, and stars are found
truth /truːθ/ C1	noun - the real facts about something or the actual state of affairs
explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ B2	verb - to make something clear or easy to understand
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to have information or understanding about something

Key Grammar Structures

• Do you even know how to wield them?

  ➔ Interrogative sentence with auxiliary 'do' for asking questions

  ➔ 'Do' is used here to form a question in the present simple tense, emphasizing inquiry about the ability to 'wield' something.

• Lift your head to the sky

  ➔ Imperative sentence with verb 'lift' instructing someone to do something

  ➔ 'Lift' is in the imperative form, giving a command or encouragement to raise one's head.

• It's crazy to say this, but you're the greatest

  ➔ Use of 'to say' as an infinitive verb serving as a noun complement

  ➔ 'To say' is an infinitive that functions as the subject of the phrase, expressing the action of speaking.

• Remember Vegas? You come a long way, kid

  ➔ Question form with inversion of 'do' implied in the context, and 'a long way' as an idiomatic expression for progress

  ➔ The question is implied with inversion typical of interrogative forms, and 'a long way' is an idiomatic expression meaning significant progress or development.

• They can't deny you, yeah, they can't deny you, it's true

  ➔ Modal verb 'can't' indicating impossibility or inability

  ➔ 'Can't' is a modal verb used to express inability or impossibility, emphasizing that denying you is not an option.

• You're the main character now

  ➔ Use of 'are' (contraction of 'are') as a linking verb in a present tense statement

  ➔ 'You're' is a contraction of 'you are', serving as the linking verb connecting the subject with the compliment 'the main character now'.