The Champion – English Lyrics

• By: Carrie Underwood, Ludacris
• Album: Cry Pretty

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the powerful lyrics of "The Champion" by Carrie Underwood and Ludacris, a song that transcends genres to deliver a universal message of resilience and triumph. This anthemic track, blending country, pop, and rap, offers a unique opportunity to explore English vocabulary related to motivation, perseverance, and inner strength. You'll discover how the artists skillfully use language to paint a vivid picture of what it means to be victorious, not just in sports, but in everyday life, making it a truly special and inspiring piece to learn from.

[English]

♪ I'll be the last one standing ♪

♪ Two hands in the air, I'm a champion ♪

♪ You'll be looking up at me when it's over ♪

♪ I live for the battle, I'm a soldier, yeah ♪

♪ I'm a fighter like Rocky ♪

♪ Put your flag on your back like Ali ♪

♪ Yeah, I'm the greatest I'm stronger ♪

♪ Paid my dues, can't lose, I'm own ya, ay ♪

♪ I've been working my whole life ♪

♪ And now it's do or die ♪

♪ I am invincible, unbreakable ♪

♪ Unstoppable, unshakeable ♪

♪ They knock me down, I get up again ♪

♪ I am the champion, you're gon' know my name ♪

♪ You can't hurt me now, I can't feel the pain ♪

♪ I was made for this, yeah, I was born to win ♪

♪ I am the champion ♪

♪ When they write my story ♪

♪ They gonna say that I did it for the glory ♪

♪ But don't think that I did it for the fame, yeah ♪

♪ I did it for the love of the game, yeah ♪

♪ And this is my chance I'm taking ♪

♪ All them old records, I'm breaking ♪

♪ All you people watching on the TV ♪

♪ You go ahead and put your bets on me, ay ♪

♪ I've been waiting my whole life ♪

♪ To see my name in lights ♪

♪ I am invincible, unbreakable ♪

♪ Unstoppable, unshakeable ♪

♪ They knock me down, I get up again ♪

♪ I am the champion, you're gon' know my name ♪

♪ You can't hurt me now, I can't feel the pain ♪

♪ I was made for this, yeah, I was born to win ♪

♪ I am the champion ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Born champion, Luda ♪

♪ The C is for the courage I possess through the trauma ♪

♪ H is for the hurt, but it's all for the honor ♪

♪ A is for my attitude working through the patience ♪

♪ Money comes and goes, so the M is for motivation ♪

♪ Gotta stay consistent, the P is for persevere ♪

♪ The I is for integrity, innovative career ♪

♪ The O is optimistic, open and never shut ♪

♪ And the N is necessary 'cause I'm never givin' up ♪

♪ See, they ask me how I did it ♪

♪ I just did it from the heart ♪

♪ Crushin' the competition, been doing it from the start ♪

♪ They say that every champion is all about his principles ♪

♪ Carrie ♪

♪ I am invincible, unbreakable ♪

♪ Unstoppable, unshakeable ♪

♪ They knock me down, I get up again ♪

♪ I am the champion, you're gon' know my name ♪

♪ You can't hurt me now, I can't feel the pain ♪

♪ I was made for this, yeah, I was born to win ♪

♪ I am the champion ♪

♪ I'm the champion, yeah, surpassed all rivals ♪

♪ It's all about who wants it the most ♪

♪ I am the champion ♪

♪ Fight for what we believe in ♪

♪ That's what champions are made of ♪

♪ I am the champion ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
champion /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/ A2	noun - a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or sport
invincible /ɪnˈvɪn.sə.bəl/ B2	adjective - too strong to be defeated or overcome
unstoppable /ʌnˈstɑː.pə.bəl/ B2	adjective - unable to be stopped or prevented
battle /ˈbæt.əl/ A2	noun - a fight between two or more people or groups
fighter /ˈfaɪ.tər/ A2	noun - a person who takes part in a physical fight or struggle
stronger /ˈstrɒŋ.ɡər/ A2	adjective - having greater physical power or capability
win /wɪn/ A1	verb - to be successful in a contest or competition
glory /ˈɡlɔː.ri/ B1	noun - great admiration, praise, or honor
courage /ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/ A2	noun - the ability to do something that frightens one
persevere /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪər/ B2	verb - to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulties
integrity /ɪnˈteɡ.rɪ.ti/ C1	noun - the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
motivation /ˌmoʊ.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/ B1	noun - the reason or desire that makes someone want to achieve something
consistent /kənˈsɪs.tənt/ B2	adjective - acting or done in the same way over time
optimistic /ˌɒp.tɪˈmɪs.tɪk/ B1	adjective - hopeful and confident about the future
principles /ˈprɪn.sə.pəlz/ B1	noun - a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior