Tongue Tied – English Lyrics

• By: Marshmello, YUNGBLUD, blackbear

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the blend of pop-punk and electronic music in "Tongue Tied" by Marshmello, YUNGBLUD, and blackbear. This track delves into themes of mental health and rebellion, offering a chance to connect with the artists' raw energy and message of unity. Discover how the lyrics and dystopian music video encourage listeners to find their voice and resist oppressive forces, making it a powerful anthem for self-expression.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
tongue-tied /tʌŋ.taɪd/ B2	adjective - unable to think of the right thing to say; speechless.
trapped /træpt/ B1	adjective - unable to escape from confinement.
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experience.
ride /raɪd/ A2	verb - sit on and control the movement of (a horse, bicycle, etc.).
die /daɪ/ A2	verb - stop living.
friends /frendz/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
headache /ˈhed.eɪk/ B1	noun - a continuous pain in the head.
silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ B1	noun - complete absence of sound.
savin' /ˈseɪ.vɪn/ B1	verb - rescue or protect from harm.
rolling /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ/ A2	verb - move or cause to move in a circular motion.
changed /tʃeɪndʒd/ A2	verb - become different.
smilin' /ˈsmaɪ.lɪn/ A1	verb - form a smile.
memories /ˈmem.ə.riːz/ B1	noun - things remembered.
burn /bɜːrn/ A2	verb - destroy by fire.
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.
lies /laɪz/ A2	noun - an intentionally false statement.

Key Grammar Structures

• I feel my life's been so tongue-tied

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous Tense

  ➔ The present perfect continuous emphasizes the duration of the feeling of being 'tongue-tied'. It suggests the feeling started in the past and continues to the present. 'Been' is the present perfect form of 'be'.

• Had to die in heaven just to get to hell

  ➔ Modal Verb 'Had to' (Past Obligation)

  ➔ 'Had to' expresses a past obligation or necessity. It indicates that the speaker felt compelled to do something, even if it was unpleasant or paradoxical.

• My silence is killing me slowly

  ➔ Personification

  ➔ This line uses personification, giving the abstract concept of 'silence' the human quality of 'killing'. It's a metaphorical way of expressing the speaker's distress and the negative impact of their inability to speak.

• You won't save me ever again

  ➔ Future Simple (Negative)

  ➔ The future simple tense ('won't save') expresses a strong conviction that the person being addressed will not provide help in the future. It signifies a definitive break or rejection of reliance on that person.

• You done changed, you done changed, you done switched up for sure

  ➔ Double Past Participle (Informal)

  ➔ The phrase 'you done changed' is a colloquial and informal way of saying 'you have changed'. The double past participle ('done' + 'changed') is a characteristic of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and adds emphasis to the statement.

• Anytime you see me smilin', it was probably for show

  ➔ Conditional Clause (Type 1)

  ➔ This line uses a conditional clause ('Anytime you see me smilin'...') to express a likely consequence. It suggests that the speaker's smiles are often insincere and performed for appearances.

• It's okay, you can't save me

  ➔ Modal Verb 'Can' (Ability/Possibility)

  ➔ The modal verb 'can't' expresses the inability or impossibility of the person being addressed to provide salvation or help. It signifies acceptance of this reality.