The Blues – English Lyrics

• By: Henrik Freischlader Band

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the raw emotion and honesty of the blues through Henrik Freischlader's "The Blues." The song's clear and heartfelt lyrics offer a great opportunity to connect with the universal feelings of sadness and the healing power of music, making it an inspiring piece for language learners to explore.

[English]

It's a lonely world,

everybody tries to hide

It's a lonely world,

everybody tries to hide

But you're all alone

and all you do is fight!

People live their lives

with the rule to satisfy

People live their lives

with the rule to satisfy,

But nobody sees you cryin',

Nobody knows how hard you try.

So, send me an angel,

I need some helping hand,

Would you send me an angel,

I need some helping hand,

Can't take this by myself,

Can't get along,

'Cause I just can't stand.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
lonely /ˈloʊnli/ A2	adjective - sad because one has no friends or company.
hide /haɪd/ A2	verb - put or keep out of sight.
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - take part in a violent struggle involving physical force or weapons. noun - A violent confrontation or struggle.
live /lɪv/ A1	verb - remain alive.
rule /ruːl/ A2	noun - a principle or instruction stating what is allowed or not allowed.
satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ B1	verb - meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone).
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.
angel /ˈeɪndʒəl/ A2	noun - a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God.
need /niːd/ A1	verb - require (something) because it is essential or very important. noun - A thing that is necessary or desirable.
helping /ˈhelpɪŋ/ A1	adjective - Giving assistance; providing help.
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers and thumb.
take /teɪk/ A1	verb - lay hold of (something) with one's hands; reach for and hold.
stand /stænd/ A1	verb - have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet. verb - tolerate or bear.
hard /hɑːrd/ A2	adjective - solid, firm, and rigid; not easily broken, bent, or pierced.
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, people, and natural features.

Key Grammar Structures

• It's a lonely world, everybody tries to hide

  ➔ Present Simple (Tries)

  ➔ The use of the "present simple" suggests a general truth or a habitual action. "Everybody tries" indicates that hiding is a common or repeated behavior.

• But you're all alone and all you do is fight!

  ➔ Present Simple (Do) & use of 'all' for emphasis

  ➔ The present simple "do" describes a current, consistent action. "All you do" emphasizes that fighting is the *only* or *primary* activity the subject engages in.

• People live their lives with the rule to satisfy

  ➔ Present Simple (Live) & Infinitive of Purpose (to satisfy)

  ➔ "Live" in the present simple suggests a general state or common behavior. "To satisfy" explains the purpose or intention behind how people live their lives.

• But nobody sees you cryin', Nobody knows how hard you try.

  ➔ Present Simple (Sees, Knows) & embedded question with 'how'

  ➔ "Sees" and "knows" are in the present simple to indicate a lack of present awareness. "How hard you try" is an embedded question acting as the object of the verb "knows." It describes the extent of the subject's effort.

• So, send me an angel, I need some helping hand

  ➔ Imperative (Send) & Modal verb 'need' + noun

  ➔ "Send" is in the imperative mood, making a direct request. "Need" expresses a requirement or necessity. "Helping hand" is a noun phrase representing the specific assistance required.

• Can't take this by myself, Can't get along, 'Cause I just can't stand.

  ➔ Modal Verb 'can't' for inability, prepositional phrase 'by myself', phrasal verb 'get along' and 'can't stand'

  ➔ 'Can't' indicates the speaker's inability to perform the actions. "By myself" emphasizes the lack of help. "Get along" means to manage or cope, and "can't stand" means to not be able to tolerate something. These combined, highlight the speaker's desperation and feeling of being overwhelmed.