The Circle – English Lyrics

• By: MattyBRaps

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language can be a journey of self-discovery, and "The Circle" by MattyBRaps is a perfect soundtrack for that adventure. The song's clear and repetitive chorus about being true to yourself makes it easy to follow along and learn new vocabulary related to identity and self-belief. What makes this song special is its powerful and positive message, which is universally relatable and inspiring for learners of all ages.

[English]

I won't let them stop me from being me

I am the one deciding who I will be

Just because I don't look and act like them

I'mma break the circle I'm in

Let me break it down

Don't gotta play around

Yeah I see their looks lately

We just growing up

Not knowing down from up

Nobody gonna save me

Yeah what do you expect when there ain't

No one who would wanna be brave

Maybe I'm just going crazy

I won't let them stop me from being me

I am the one deciding who I will be

Just because I don't look and act like them

I'mma break the circle I'm in

I'mma break the circle I'm in

I'mma break the circle I'm in

Trying to keep it cool

Don't gotta be like you

Imma do it my own way

Yea it's another song

Don't gotta sing along

Doesn't matter what they'll say

Standing up for everyone who's

Too afraid to speak their own truth

Doesn't matter if they like you

I won't let them stop me from being me

I am the one deciding who I will be

Just because I don't look and act like them

I'mma break the circle I'm in

I'mma break the circle I'm in

I'mma break the circle I'm in

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
break /breɪk/ A1	verb - to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain; to interrupt a continuity or sequence.
circle /ˈsɜːrkl/ A2	noun - a round shape or figure; a group of people connected by common interests or a social pattern.
stop /stɒp/ A1	verb - to cease to move or happen; to bring or come to an end.
decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ A2	verb - to make a choice or judgment about something.
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct your eyes in a particular direction; to appear or seem. noun - the appearance of someone or something; an act of looking.
act /ækt/ A2	verb - to take action; to behave in a particular way. noun - a thing done; a deed.
brave /breɪv/ B1	adjective - ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage. verb - to face or endure (something difficult or unpleasant) with courage.
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1	adjective - insane or mentally deranged; extremely enthusiastic or excited.
cool /kuːl/ B1	adjective - of or at a fairly low temperature; fashionable or attractive; calm and self-controlled.
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.
truth /truːθ/ A2	noun - the quality or state of being true; a fact or belief that is accepted as true.
speak /spiːk/ A1	verb - to say words; to talk.
save /seɪv/ A2	verb - to keep safe or rescue (someone or something) from harm, danger, or an unwanted situation.
expect /ɪkˈspekt/ B1	verb - to regard (something) as likely to happen; to believe that someone will arrive or that something will happen.
matter /ˈmætər/ A2	verb - to be of importance; to be significant. noun - a subject or situation under consideration; physical substance in general.
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road, track, or path.
grow /ɡrəʊ/ A1	verb - to increase in size, amount, or intensity; to develop or mature.
know /nəʊ/ A1	verb - to have information or understanding about; to be familiar with.
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation.
stand /stænd/ A1	verb - to be in an upright position on one's feet; to take a particular position or attitude, often to support something.

Key Grammar Structures

• I won't let them stop me from being me

  ➔ Future simple tense with object + infinitive phrase

  ➔ "won't let" expresses determination and refusal to allow others to control one's actions or identity

• I am the one deciding who I will be

  ➔ Present continuous for future plans + relative clause

  ➔ "deciding" in present continuous emphasizes active decision-making happening now about one's future identity

• Just because I don't look and act like them

  ➔ Subordinating conjunction + present simple for general truths

  ➔ "Just because" introduces a reason clause, and "don't look and act" uses present simple for general truths about one's behavior

• I'mma break the circle I'm in

  ➔ Informal future form (I'mma = I am going to) + relative clause

  ➔ "I'mma" is a colloquial contraction of "I am going to" expressing strong intention, and "I'm in" is a reduced relative clause

• Don't gotta play around

  ➔ Informal negative imperative (Don't gotta = Don't have to)

  ➔ "Don't gotta" is an informal way of saying "Don't have to", expressing lack of necessity or obligation

• We just growing up

  ➔ Present continuous without auxiliary verb (informal/spoken English)

  ➔ "growing up" lacks the auxiliary verb "are" (We are growing up), which is common in informal speech and lyrics

• Nobody gonna save me

  ➔ Future with "going to" without auxiliary verb (informal/spoken English)

  ➔ "gonna save" lacks the auxiliary verb "is" (Nobody is going to save me), a common informal contraction

• Doesn't matter what they'll say

  ➔ Impersonal construction + embedded question

  ➔ "Doesn't matter" is an impersonal construction where the subject is omitted, and "what they'll say" is an embedded question