Tsunami

• By: DVBBS, Borgeous

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
daze /deɪz/ B2	noun - a state of stunned confusion or bewilderment verb - to stun or bewilder (someone)
wave /weɪv/ A1	noun - a ridge of water moving towards the shore
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter, including capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
roller coaster /ˈroʊlər ˈkoʊstər/ B1	noun - an amusement park ride that is like a train that goes up and down very steep slopes at high speed
maze /meɪz/ B2	noun - a network of paths and hedges designed as a puzzle through which one has to find a way.
phase /feɪz/ B2	noun - a distinct period or stage in a process of change or forming part of something's development
save /seɪv/ A2	verb - keep safe or rescue from harm or danger
break /breɪk/ A2	verb - separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.
cage /keɪdʒ/ B1	noun - an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals are kept.
level /ˈlɛvəl/ A2	noun - a position on a scale of intensity, quantity, or quality.
vibe /vaɪb/ B2	noun - a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others.
special /ˈspɛʃəl/ A2	adjective - better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.
rush /rʌʃ/ B1	noun - a sudden desire to do something
blood /blʌd/ A1	noun - the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body.
rebel /ˈrɛbəl/ B2	noun - a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler.

Grammar:

• Stuck in a daze, I feel like I'm ridin' a wave

  ➔ Present Continuous with 'like' for comparison

  ➔ The phrase "I'm ridin' a wave" uses the present continuous to describe an action happening now. The 'feel like' construction compares the speaker's current state to riding a wave. Implies that it is not true that the speaker is riding a wave, but their current mental state is similar to it

• My life is a roller coaster inside of a maze

  ➔ Metaphor using 'is'

  ➔ This line uses a metaphor to describe life as a "roller coaster" and "inside of a maze". The "is" links the two unlike things to creat a strong visual and conveys the speaker's feeling.

• I hope it's a phase, spendin' way more than I save

  ➔ Simple Present and Comparative (more than)

  ➔ "I hope it's a phase" uses the simple present to express a wish or expectation. "way more than I save" is a comparative structure showing spending is significantly higher than saving.

• I don't know if I'm actin' my age anymore

  ➔ Indirect Question with 'if' and Present Continuous

  ➔ This line contains an indirect question introduced by "if". "I'm actin' my age" uses the present continuous to describe current behavior. The speaker is questioning if they are behaving appropriately for their age.

• Man, I need to break outta this cage

  ➔ Modal verb 'need to' + informal phrasal verb 'break outta'

  ➔ "need to" expresses necessity, while "break outta" (break out of) is an informal phrasal verb meaning to escape. The phrase 'this cage' could be a metaphor. The modal shows the speakers desire and importance.

• You're killin' my vibe, need to get on my level

  ➔ Present Continuous and Imperative

  ➔ "You're killin' my vibe" uses the present continuous to describe an action happening now that is bothering the speaker. "Need to get on my level" is an imperative statement expressing a demand.

• I be lovin' the rush of the blood in my vessels

  ➔ Non-standard verb conjugation 'be lovin'' (habitual action in the past or present)

  ➔ The use of "I be lovin'" is non-standard English, often used in African American Vernacular English (AAVE). It expresses a habitual or ongoing action/feeling, not just something happening at the moment. It intensifies the feeling.