Unstoppable – English Lyrics

• By: Sia
• Album: This Is Acting

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Sia's "Unstoppable," a compelling track that offers a rich linguistic experience for learners. The song masterfully uses metaphors and vivid imagery, such as 'putting on armor' and 'being a Porsche with no brakes,' to convey its multifaceted message of strength and hidden vulnerability. By exploring its powerful lyrics, users can gain insights into idiomatic expressions related to determination and resilience, and understand how figurative language can reveal deeper emotional layers within a seemingly straightforward narrative.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - to express happiness by curving the lips upwards noun - a facial expression indicating pleasure or amusement
fool /fuːl/ B1	verb - to trick or deceive someone noun - a person who acts unwisely or imprudently
town /taʊn/ A1	noun - an urban area that is smaller than a city
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that provides light and heat to Earth
down /daʊn/ A1	adverb - towards or in a lower place or position adjective - sad or depressed
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between one day and the next
hear /hɪr/ A1	verb - to perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something)
sunglasses /ˈsʌnˌɡlæsɪz/ A2	noun - dark glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun
tear /tɪr/ A2	noun - a drop of clear salty liquid secreted from glands in the eye verb - to pull (something) apart or to pieces with force
armor /ˈɑːrmər/ B1	noun - protective covering used to prevent injury, especially in battle
strong /strɔːŋ/ A1	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks
brakes /breɪks/ A2	noun - a device for slowing or stopping a vehicle
win /wɪn/ A1	verb - to achieve victory in a contest or competition noun - an act or instance of winning
game /ɡeɪm/ A1	noun - a form of play or sport, especially a competitive one played according to rules and decided by skill, strength, or chance
batteries /ˈbætəriz/ A2	noun - a container consisting of one or more cells, in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and used as a source of power.
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow
feelings /ˈfiːlɪŋz/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction.
friendships /ˈfrɛndʃɪps/ A2	noun - the state of being friends
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A1	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.

Key Grammar Structures

• I’ll smile, I know what it takes to fool this town

  ➔ Future Simple with "will" (I’ll)

  ➔ "I'll" is a contraction of "I will", used to express a future action or intention. Here, it indicates the speaker's plan to smile.

• Keep my sunglasses on while I shed a tear

  ➔ Subordinating conjunction "while"

  ➔ "While" introduces a subordinate clause indicating that two actions are happening simultaneously: keeping sunglasses on and shedding a tear.

• I’ll put my armor on, Show you how strong I am

  ➔ Imperative (Show)

  ➔ "Show" is an imperative verb, used to give a command or instruction. It directly tells the listener to demonstrate something.

• I’m a Porsche with no brakes

  ➔ Metaphor

  ➔ The line is a metaphor. It compares the speaker to a Porsche without brakes, implying they are unstoppable and lack restraint.

• Yes I’ll win every single game

  ➔ Future Simple with emphasis

  ➔ "I'll" indicates a future action, and the addition of "Yes" adds emphasis to the speaker's confidence in winning.

• I don’t need batteries to play

  ➔ Present Simple Negative

  ➔ "I don’t need" is the negative form of the present simple tense, expressing that the speaker does not require batteries to function or perform.

• You’ll never see what’s hiding out

  ➔ Future Simple Negative with "never"

  ➔ "You’ll never see" uses "never" to emphasize the impossibility of seeing what's hidden. It's a strong statement of concealment.

• Is the only way to make friendships grow

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose (to make)

  ➔ "To make" is an infinitive used to express the purpose or reason for something. Here, it explains the purpose of letting your feelings show: to make friendships grow.