Torn – English Lyrics

• By: Creed
• Album: My Own Prison

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the raw emotion and introspective lyrics of Creed's "Torn" to immerse yourself in the language of post-grunge rock. This song, with its straightforward yet impactful vocabulary and themes of struggle and self-discovery, offers an excellent opportunity to understand how English is used to express deep personal conflict and frustration. Its powerful vocal delivery and relatable narrative make it a compelling piece for language learners to connect with authentic emotional expression in music.

[English]

Peace is what they tell me

Love, am I unholy?

Lies are what they tell me

Despise you that control me

The peace is dead in my soul

I have blamed the reasons for

My intentions poor

Yes, I'm the one who

The only one who

Would carry on this far

Torn, I'm filthy

Born in my own misery

Stole all that you gave me

Control, you claim you save me

The peace is dead in my soul

I have blamed the reasons for

My intentions poor

Yes, I'm the one who

The only one who

Would carry on this far

Peace is in my head

Love in my head

Lies, lies, lies, lies in my head

The peace existed in my soul

I have blamed the reasons for

My intentions poor

Yes, I'm the one who

The only one who

Would carry on this far

The peace is dead in my soul

I have blamed the reasons for

My intentions poor

Yes, I'm the one who

The only one who

Would carry on this far

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
peace /piːs/ A2	noun - freedom from disturbance; tranquility
despise /dɪˈspaɪz/ B2	verb - feel contempt or repulsion for
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - spiritual or emotional essence of a person
blamed /bleɪmd/ B1	verb - assign responsibility for a fault
intentions /ɪnˈtɛnʃənz/ B2	noun - aims or purposes
torn /tɔːrn/ B2	adjective - split by conflict or uncertainty
filthy /ˈfɪlθi/ C1	adjective - disgustingly dirty
misery /ˈmɪzəri/ C1	noun - extreme suffering
stole /stoʊl/ B1	verb - took without permission
claim /kleɪm/ B1	verb - assert ownership/truth