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Put to the sword by an impish whim 00:16
Follow me now to a place we begin 00:25
Wrought with no anger, wrought with no fear 00:33
Devilish children playing here 00:41
Hidden in silence, below barren waste 00:49
Confusion, hunger, am I still awake? 00:58
01:07
Have I ever told you about my time machine? 01:27
Sit you down, I'll tell you everywhere I've been 01:32
I have lived a long life, life extraordinaire 01:36
Let me tell you about it, let me take you there 01:40
Does it really matter, it's all in the mind 01:45
Let me tell you 'bout it, listen what you'll find 01:49
I am not a preacher 01:54
I am but a man 01:58
You cannot imagine 02:02
What I've seen and done 02:07
I have lived a long life, I have seen the world 02:11
I will tell you stories, hair will stand on end 02:16
Stand among the steeples, stand upon the walls 02:20
I have seen a God's face, I have no disgrace 02:25
I have seen the Gods cry, howling in the wind 02:29
Where do I get started, when can I begin? 02:34
I am not a preacher 02:38
I am but a man 02:42
You cannot imagine 02:47
What I've seen and done 02:51
Ooh-ooh 02:57
03:01
Sleep with a light that is dark to my eyes 03:24
Father and sons, give me all of your lies 03:33
The brutal truth that is never a lie 03:41
Full moon is out as you look to the sky 03:49
03:57
I am not a preacher 04:12
I am but a man 04:16
You cannot imagine 04:20
What I've seen and done 04:24
04:31
Open your heart and I'll open you soul 05:39
Even in quieter moments, I know 05:47
I am not a preacher 05:54
I am but a man 05:58
You cannot imagine 06:02
What I've seen and done 06:06
06:14
Eerie collection 06:41
Darkness is there 06:45
Wedded to danger 06:50
Betrothed to despair 06:53
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The Time Machine – English Lyrics

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Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a captivating journey through time with Iron Maiden's "The Time Machine." This track, with its intricate lyrics and classic heavy metal sound, offers a unique opportunity to explore narrative storytelling in English music. You'll encounter vivid imagery and philosophical musings on history and human experience, making it an engaging way to deepen your understanding of English vocabulary and metaphorical language, all while experiencing the power of one of metal's greatest bands.

[English]
Put to the sword by an impish whim
Follow me now to a place we begin
Wrought with no anger, wrought with no fear
Devilish children playing here
Hidden in silence, below barren waste
Confusion, hunger, am I still awake?
...
Have I ever told you about my time machine?
Sit you down, I'll tell you everywhere I've been
I have lived a long life, life extraordinaire
Let me tell you about it, let me take you there
Does it really matter, it's all in the mind
Let me tell you 'bout it, listen what you'll find
I am not a preacher
I am but a man
You cannot imagine
What I've seen and done
I have lived a long life, I have seen the world
I will tell you stories, hair will stand on end
Stand among the steeples, stand upon the walls
I have seen a God's face, I have no disgrace
I have seen the Gods cry, howling in the wind
Where do I get started, when can I begin?
I am not a preacher
I am but a man
You cannot imagine
What I've seen and done
Ooh-ooh
...
Sleep with a light that is dark to my eyes
Father and sons, give me all of your lies
The brutal truth that is never a lie
Full moon is out as you look to the sky
...
I am not a preacher
I am but a man
You cannot imagine
What I've seen and done
...
Open your heart and I'll open you soul
Even in quieter moments, I know
I am not a preacher
I am but a man
You cannot imagine
What I've seen and done
...
Eerie collection
Darkness is there
Wedded to danger
Betrothed to despair
...

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

sword

/sɔːrd/

B1
  • noun
  • - a weapon with a long blade and hilt

begin

/bɪˈɡɪn/

A2
  • verb
  • - to start

fear

/fɪər/

A2
  • noun
  • - an unpleasant emotion caused by the perception of danger

waste

/weɪst/

B1
  • noun
  • - unused or discarded material
  • adjective
  • - barren, unproductive

confusion

/kənˈfjuːʒn/

B2
  • noun
  • - the state of being bewildered or unclear

life

/laɪf/

A1
  • noun
  • - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter

imagine

/ɪˈmædʒɪn/

B1
  • verb
  • - to form a mental image of something

stories

/ˈstɔːriːz/

A2
  • noun
  • - a narrative, either true or fictitious

disgrace

/dɪsˈɡreɪs/

B2
  • noun
  • - loss of respect or honor

brutal

/ˈbruːtl/

B2
  • adjective
  • - savagely violent

truth

/truːθ/

A2
  • noun
  • - the quality of being true

heart

/hɑːrt/

A1
  • noun
  • - the organ that pumps blood

soul

/soʊl/

B1
  • noun
  • - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being

collection

/kəˈlekʃn/

B2
  • noun
  • - a group of things gathered together

danger

/ˈdeɪndʒər/

B1
  • noun
  • - the possibility of suffering harm or loss

despair

/dɪˈspeər/

C1
  • noun
  • - complete loss or absence of hope

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