Lyrics & Translation
Experience the raw energy of Linkin Park's "Two Faced" and dive into its powerful English lyrics about betrayal and empowerment. The song's direct and emotional language makes it a great tool for learners to grasp expressions of frustration and strength. Its blend of rapped verses and a soaring, anthemic chorus offers a dynamic way to engage with the language, making the learning process both exciting and memorable. What makes this track special is its nostalgic feel, reminiscent of the band's iconic early 2000s sound, combined with a fresh, modern intensity.
[English]
Get right!Last time, I was hanging by a thread
Tryna say I'm not, but I'm in it over my head
That's when I figured out where it led
Beginnin' to realize that you put me over the edge
Your truth's not rigid, your rules aren't fair
The dark's too vivid, the light's not there
I start to give in, but I can't bear
To put it all behind, I run into it blind like
Two-faced, caught in the middle
Caught in the middle
Too late, countin' to zero
Countin' to zero
You should have recognized
It's too late for choosing sides
Two-faced, caught in the middle
Caught in the middle (Two-faced)
Last time, you told me it wasn't true
And pointin' every finger at things that you didn't do
So that's why I kept missin' the clues
And never realized that the one that did it was you
Your truth's not rigid, your rules aren't fair
The dark's too vivid, the light's not there
I start to give in, but I can't bear
To put it all behind, I run into it blind like
Two-faced, caught in the middle
Caught in the middle
Too late, countin' to zero
Countin' to zero
You should have recognized
It's too late for choosing sides
Two-faced, caught in the middle
Caught in the middle (Two-faced)
I can't hear myself think
I can't hear myself think
I can't hear myself think
Stop yelling at me
I can't hear myself think, yeah
Stop yelling at me
Stop yelling at me
Stop yelling at me
Two-faced, caught in the middle
Caught in the middle
Too late, countin' to zero
Countin' to zero
You should have recognized
It's too late for choosing sides
Two-faced, caught in the middle
Caught in the middle, caught in the middle
Caught in the middle, caught in the middle
Caught in the middle (Two-faced)
Is that what it is?
That's what it is
Hahahahahaa
We're on the same page right now
Key Vocabulary
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caught /kɔːt/ A1 |
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middle /ˈmɪd.əl/ A1 |
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two-faced /ˌtuːˈfeɪst/ B2 |
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late /leɪt/ A1 |
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count /kaʊnt/ A1 |
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zero /ˈzɪə.rəʊ/ A1 |
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recognize /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/ B1 |
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sides /saɪdz/ A1 |
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hanging /ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/ B1 |
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edgе /edʒ/ B1 |
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vivid /ˈvɪv.ɪd/ B2 |
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blind /blaɪnd/ A2 |
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give /ɡɪv/ A1 |
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bear /beər/ B1 |
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run /rʌn/ A1 |
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pointing /ˈpɔɪn.tɪŋ/ A2 |
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missing /ˈmɪs.ɪŋ/ A2 |
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clues /kluːz/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I was hanging by a thread
➔ Past continuous tense
➔ The phrase "was hanging" indicates an ongoing action in the past.
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Your truth's not rigid
➔ Contraction
➔ The word "truth's" is a contraction of "truth is".
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It's too late for choosing sides
➔ Infinitive phrase
➔ The phrase "for choosing sides" uses the infinitive form of the verb.
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I can't hear myself think
➔ Modal verb
➔ The modal verb "can't" expresses inability.
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Caught in the middle
➔ Past participle used as an adjective
➔ The word "caught" is a past participle describing a state.
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You should have recognized
➔ Perfect modal
➔ The phrase "should have recognized" indicates a past obligation or expectation.
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It's too late
➔ Adverb of degree
➔ The word "too" is an adverb of degree modifying "late".
