The Struggle – English Lyrics

• By: Blacklite District

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw emotion of Blacklite District's "The Struggle," a powerful alternative rock track that blends heartfelt lyrics with a dynamic soundscape. This song, rooted in the artist's personal journey of overcoming profound loss and addiction, offers a unique opportunity to connect with English through its relatable themes of resilience and letting go. Experience a song that has deeply resonated with millions, proving music's ability to heal and inspire.

[English]

Blacklite District

The Struggle

A Minecraft Music Video Animation by: Rainimator

Music by: Blacklite District

I remember that day that I got the call,

remember that day that I lost it all,

I remember that day with a tear in my eye,

remember that day like it was only mine.

A tragedy tapped on my shoulder and said hello, yeah,

and it took my soul.

Like you, nothings forever, like you, somethings just die.

Like you, I am no better, like you, we wait and see because

like me, the struggle is real, The struggle is real.

The struggle is real.

Like me, the struggle is real.

The struggle is real.

The struggle is real Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

Like me, like me, like me.

The struggle is real "like me".

The struggle is real "like me".

The struggle is real "like me".

Like me, like me, like me.

I remember the drive that we had to take.

Remember the miles that made my heart shake.

I remember the feels of loss in the air.

Remember the sight of you everywhere.

Insanity killed me and I never let it go.

No, I never let it go.

Like you, nothings forever, like you, somethings just die.

Like you, I am no better, like you, we wait and see because

like me, the struggle is real, The struggle is real.

The struggle is real.

Like me, the struggle is real.

The struggle is real.

The struggle is real Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

Like me, like me, like me.

The struggle is real "like me".

The struggle is real "like me".

The struggle is real "like me".

Like me, like me, like me.

It´s time to finally let it go.

It´s time to finally let it go.

Like me, like me.

Like me, the struggle is real, the struggle is real.

The struggle is real.

Like me, the struggle is real, the struggle is real.

The struggle is real.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

Like me, like me, like me.

The struggle is real "like me".

The struggle is real "like me".

The struggle is real "like me".

Like me, like me, like me.

Like me, like me, like me.

Key Grammar Structures

• I remember that day that I got the call,

  ➔ Simple past tense with a relative clause

  ➔ The verb "got" is in the **simple past**, showing a completed action. The word "that" introduces a **relative clause** that modifies "day".

• remember that day like it was only mine.

  ➔ Comparative clause introduced by "like"

  ➔ The word "like" starts a **comparative clause** that compares the remembered day to something "only mine".

• Like you, nothings forever,

  ➔ Contraction (nothing's = nothing is) with present simple

  ➔ The contraction "nothing's" stands for "nothing is" and the verb "is" is in the **present simple**, expressing a general truth.

• The struggle is real.

  ➔ Present simple with copular verb "is"

  ➔ The verb "is" functions as a **copular verb**, linking the subject "the struggle" to the complement "real" in the **present simple**.

• I remember the drive that we had to take.

  ➔ Relative clause with a modal-like expression "had to"

  ➔ The clause "that we **had to** take" is a **relative clause**; "had to" functions like a modal verb, indicating necessity in the past.

• It’s time to finally let it go.

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose after "time to"

  ➔ The phrase "to finally **let** it go" uses the **infinitive** after "time is" to express what should happen next.

• I never let it go.

  ➔ Negative adverb placement (never) before the verb

  ➔ The adverb "**never**" is placed **before** the verb "let", which is the standard position for negative adverbs in English.

• Insanity killed me and I never let it go.

  ➔ Coordinating conjunction "and" linking two independent clauses

  ➔ The word "**and**" is a **coordinating conjunction** that joins the two independent clauses "Insanity killed me" and "I never let it go".