The World's Greatest – English Lyrics

• By: R.Kelly
• Album: Proud

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mountain /ˈmaʊntən/ A1	noun - a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level
tree /triː/ A1	noun - a woody perennial plant, typically having a single stem or trunk growing to a considerable height and bearing lateral branches at some distance from the ground
wind /wɪnd/ A1	noun - the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction. verb - to move or cause to move in a spiral or circular course.
river /ˈrɪvər/ A1	noun - a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream
valley /ˈvæli/ A2	noun - a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it
vision /ˈvɪʒən/ B2	noun - the faculty or state of being able to see noun - the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom
star /stɑːr/ A1	noun - a fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
peak /piːk/ B1	noun - the pointed top of a mountain
hope /hoʊp/ A2	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen verb - want something to happen or be the case.
ropes /roʊps/ B2	noun - lengths of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material
giant /ˈdʒaɪənt/ A2	noun - an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size
eagle /ˈiːɡəl/ A2	noun - a large bird of prey with a massive head and beak, long broad wings, and strong soaring flight
lion /ˈlaɪən/ A1	noun - a large tawny-colored cat that lives in groups (prides). Males have a mane around their neck
jungle /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/ A2	noun - an area of land overgrown with dense forest and tangled vegetation, typically in the tropics
hero /ˈhɪroʊ/ A2	noun - a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
darkness /ˈdɑːrknəs/ B1	noun - the state of being dark
success /səkˈses/ B1	noun - the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.
faith /feɪθ/ B1	noun - complete trust or confidence in someone or something.

Key Grammar Structures

• I am a mountain, I am a tall tree

  ➔ Use of the verb "to be" for identification and description.

  ➔ The sentence identifies the speaker with natural elements using the verb "am" (a form of "to be").

• I am a swift wind, sweeping the country

  ➔ Present participle ("sweeping") as an adjective modifying "wind".

  ➔ The word "sweeping" acts as an adjective describing the action of the "swift wind".

• If anybody asks you who I am, just stand up tall

  ➔ Conditional clause using "if" + present simple. Imperative sentence.

  ➔ The "if" clause sets a condition, and "just stand up tall" is a direct command/instruction.

• I'm that star up in the sky

  ➔ Use of "that" as a demonstrative pronoun to emphasize a specific star.

  ➔ "That star" implies it's not just any star, but a particular one.

• When my backs against the ropes

  ➔ Use of "when" to introduce a time clause, describing a specific situation.

  ➔ "When my backs against the ropes" describes the specific time/situation when the following action/feeling occurs.

• I can feel it, hmm

  ➔ Use of modal verb "can" to express ability or possibility. Tag question implied.

  ➔ "Can feel" indicates the speaker is able to experience the feeling. The "hmm" implies a confirmation-seeking tag question.

• In the ring of life, I'll reign love

  ➔ Use of future tense "I'll" (I will) to express an intention or prediction.

  ➔ "I'll reign love" expresses a future intention to spread love in the context of life.

• And the world will notice a king

  ➔ Use of future modal "will" to express a future event that is likely to happen.

  ➔ "The world will notice" expresses the speaker's confidence that the world will recognize them as a king.