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To be more than a conqueror 00:13
You have to learn to enjoy the pain 00:15
If you want to survive the game 00:18
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You can try to defeat me 00:32
You don't know, it's the pain that'll feed me 00:34
And I'm gonna take back what you took before 00:36
'Cause I was born for this 00:39
All the bones that you're breaking (breaking) 00:42
You pretend you're the one that can save me (save me) 00:43
Now I'm takin' it back, it was never yours (never yours) 00:46
I'm fighting, fighting for my focus 00:48
Give the pain a purpose 00:52
Light the fire inside, feel it come alive (come alive) 00:54
00:56
Show 'em what I'm made of 00:58
Victory's for the brave ones 01:01
Who never bow the knee when it's do-or-die (do-or-die) 01:03
01:05
One more time 01:09
Surviving the game 01:12
I can be unstoppable 01:14
Gonna walk through hell, gonna shake the walls 01:15
Survive, surviving the game (surviving the game) 01:19
Living the impossible 01:23
I'm a champion, indestructible (survive) 01:25
Survive, 'cause I'm surviving the game 01:28
I can be unstoppable 01:32
Gonna be indestructible 01:34
I can be unstoppable 01:37
Gonna be indestructible 01:38
All the liars around me 01:41
Like the wolves at the walls, they surround me 01:43
In the face of the fear, I keep standing tall 01:46
'Cause I will conquer this 01:48
I come out like a lion (lion) 01:50
I was born to be demon-defiant (fighting) 01:52
And I won't ever let this kingdom fall 01:55
I'll show 'em, show 'em what you're made of 01:58
Victory's for the brave ones 02:01
Never bow the knee 'cause it's do-or-die (do-or-die) 02:03
02:05
One more time 02:09
Surviving the game 02:12
I can be unstoppable 02:14
Gonna walk through hell, gonna shake the walls 02:16
Survive, surviving the game (surviving the game) 02:19
Living the impossible 02:23
I'm a champion, indestructible (survive) 02:25
Survive, 'cause I'm surviving the game 02:28
02:31
I am more than a conqueror 02:34
The past, behind me, life is ahead 02:38
02:40
I'll take the way of the warrior 02:43
02:45
I'll walk alone, no fear to the death 02:47
One more time (one more time) 02:51
Surviving the game 02:53
I can be unstoppable 02:55
Gonna walk through hell, gonna shake the walls (survive) 02:57
Survive, surviving the game (surviving the game) 03:00
Living the impossible 03:04
I'm a champion, indestructible (survive) 03:06
Survive, 'cause I'm surviving the game (survive) 03:10
03:12
Surviving the game (survive) 03:17
03:19
Surviving the game 03:21
Living the impossible 03:23
I'm a champion, indestructible (survive) 03:25
Survive, 'cause I'm surviving the game 03:28
I can be unstoppable 03:32
Gonna be indestructible 03:34
I can be unstoppable 03:37
Gonna be indestructible 03:39
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Surviving the Game – English Lyrics

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Ready to dive into the powerful world of English rock music? Skillet's "Surviving the Game" is a fantastic starting point. This song offers a blend of hard-hitting lyrics and anthemic melodies, making it an engaging way to learn English vocabulary related to resilience, struggle, and triumph. You'll grasp expressions of defiance and courage, and its clear message, straight from the band, provides excellent context for understanding spoken English. What makes it special is its ability to resonate with anyone facing a challenge, inspiring you to understand not just the words, but the raw emotion behind them, enriching your language learning experience.

[English]
To be more than a conqueror
You have to learn to enjoy the pain
If you want to survive the game
...
You can try to defeat me
You don't know, it's the pain that'll feed me
And I'm gonna take back what you took before
'Cause I was born for this
All the bones that you're breaking (breaking)
You pretend you're the one that can save me (save me)
Now I'm takin' it back, it was never yours (never yours)
I'm fighting, fighting for my focus
Give the pain a purpose
Light the fire inside, feel it come alive (come alive)
...
Show 'em what I'm made of
Victory's for the brave ones
Who never bow the knee when it's do-or-die (do-or-die)
...
One more time
Surviving the game
I can be unstoppable
Gonna walk through hell, gonna shake the walls
Survive, surviving the game (surviving the game)
Living the impossible
I'm a champion, indestructible (survive)
Survive, 'cause I'm surviving the game
I can be unstoppable
Gonna be indestructible
I can be unstoppable
Gonna be indestructible
All the liars around me
Like the wolves at the walls, they surround me
In the face of the fear, I keep standing tall
'Cause I will conquer this
I come out like a lion (lion)
I was born to be demon-defiant (fighting)
And I won't ever let this kingdom fall
I'll show 'em, show 'em what you're made of
Victory's for the brave ones
Never bow the knee 'cause it's do-or-die (do-or-die)
...
One more time
Surviving the game
I can be unstoppable
Gonna walk through hell, gonna shake the walls
Survive, surviving the game (surviving the game)
Living the impossible
I'm a champion, indestructible (survive)
Survive, 'cause I'm surviving the game
...
I am more than a conqueror
The past, behind me, life is ahead
...
I'll take the way of the warrior
...
I'll walk alone, no fear to the death
One more time (one more time)
Surviving the game
I can be unstoppable
Gonna walk through hell, gonna shake the walls (survive)
Survive, surviving the game (surviving the game)
Living the impossible
I'm a champion, indestructible (survive)
Survive, 'cause I'm surviving the game (survive)
...
Surviving the game (survive)
...
Surviving the game
Living the impossible
I'm a champion, indestructible (survive)
Survive, 'cause I'm surviving the game
I can be unstoppable
Gonna be indestructible
I can be unstoppable
Gonna be indestructible
...

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

survive

/sərˈvaɪv/

B1
  • verb
  • - to continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship

conqueror

/ˈkɒŋkərər/

C1
  • noun
  • - a person who defeats or overcomes others, especially in war

defeat

/dɪˈfiːt/

B2
  • verb
  • - to win a victory over; to overcome
  • noun
  • - the act of being defeated; loss

victory

/ˈvɪktəri/

B1
  • noun
  • - the act of winning a contest or battle

unstoppable

/ʌnˈstɒpəbəl/

C1
  • adjective
  • - incapable of being stopped or hindered

indestructible

/ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

C2
  • adjective
  • - unable to be destroyed

champion

/ˈtʃæmpiən/

B2
  • noun
  • - a person who has won first place in a competition

warrior

/ˈwɒriər/

B2
  • noun
  • - a person who fights in a battle or war

fear

/fɪər/

A2
  • noun
  • - an unpleasant emotion caused by danger or threat
  • verb
  • - to be afraid of something

brave

/breɪv/

B1
  • adjective
  • - courageous; showing no fear

fight

/faɪt/

A2
  • verb
  • - to take part in a violent struggle
  • noun
  • - a violent confrontation

focus

/ˈfəʊkəs/

B2
  • verb
  • - to concentrate attention on something
  • noun
  • - the center of interest or activity

purpose

/ˈpɜːpəs/

B2
  • noun
  • - the reason for which something is done or created

light

/laɪt/

A2
  • noun
  • - visible radiant energy that makes things visible
  • verb
  • - to make something start to shine

fire

/ˈfaɪər/

A2
  • noun
  • - combustion or burning that produces heat and light
  • verb
  • - to discharge a weapon; to ignite

break

/breɪk/

A1
  • verb
  • - to separate into pieces or fragments
  • noun
  • - a pause or interruption

lion

/ˈlaɪən/

A2
  • noun
  • - a large carnivorous feline known for its mane

wolf

/wʊlf/

A2
  • noun
  • - a wild carnivorous mammal of the dog family

game

/ɡeɪm/

A1
  • noun
  • - an activity for enjoyment or competition

pain

/peɪn/

A2
  • noun
  • - physical or emotional suffering

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Key Grammar Structures

  • To be more than a conqueror

    ➔ Infinitive as a subject or for purpose

    ➔ Here, "To be more than a conqueror" functions as the subject of an implied sentence or introduces the main idea, indicating what one needs to achieve.

  • You have to learn to enjoy the pain

    ➔ Modals of obligation ("have to"), verb + infinitive ("learn to"), verb + gerund ("enjoy the pain")

    "Have to" expresses a strong obligation. "Learn to" is a common construction where "learn" is followed by an infinitive. "Enjoy" is often followed by a gerund ("enjoying the pain") to describe the activity.

  • it's the pain that'll feed me

    ➔ Cleft sentence for emphasis

    ➔ This is a cleft sentence ("It's X that Y") used to emphasize "the pain" as the specific thing that will feed the speaker. The original sentence might be "The pain will feed me."

  • All the bones that you're breaking

    ➔ Defining relative clause with "that"

    "That you're breaking" is a defining relative clause that specifies which bones are being talked about. "That" can often be replaced by "which" (for things) or omitted when it's the object of the relative clause.

  • feel it come alive

    ➔ Causative verb "feel" with object and bare infinitive

    ➔ The structure "feel + object + bare infinitive" means to perceive or experience something happening. Here, the speaker feels "it" (the fire) "come alive."

  • Who never bow the knee when it's do-or-die

    ➔ Relative clause followed by a time/conditional clause

    "Who never bow the knee" is a relative clause modifying "the brave ones," describing a characteristic. "When it's do-or-die" is a time clause indicating the circumstances under which they act, also functioning as a conditional.

  • Gonna walk through hell, gonna shake the walls

    ➔ Informal future tense ("gonna" as "going to")

    "Gonna" is a colloquial contraction of "going to," used to express future plans or intentions. It's very common in spoken English and song lyrics, indicating a strong determination here.

  • In the face of the fear, I keep standing tall

    ➔ Idiomatic phrase ("in the face of") and verb + gerund ("keep standing")

    "In the face of" is an idiom meaning despite or in the presence of something difficult. "Keep + gerund" means to continue doing something.

  • I was born to be demon-defiant

    ➔ Passive voice ("was born") + infinitive of purpose/result

    "Was born" is the past simple passive form, indicating the speaker's origin. "To be demon-defiant" is an infinitive phrase expressing the purpose or inherent nature/destiny associated with that birth.

  • And I won't ever let this kingdom fall

    ➔ Modal "won't" (future negation) and causative verb "let + object + bare infinitive"

    "Won't" is the contraction of "will not," expressing a strong future negation or refusal. "Let + object + bare infinitive" is a causative structure meaning to allow or permit something to happen.