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I move away from this place 00:39
In the form of a disturbance 00:46
And enter into the world 00:53
Like some tiny distortion 01:01
01:07
If I surrender 01:39
And I don't fight this wave 01:46
No I won't go under 01:51
I'll only get carried away 02:01
02:08
Wave 02:22
Wave 02:30
Wave 02:30
02:37
Isolation 02:42
02:46
Isolation 02:49
Isolation 02:52
Isolation 03:00
03:05

Wave – English Lyrics

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By
Beck
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Morning Phase
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Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the serene soundscape of Beck's "Wave," a song that beautifully blends orchestral elements with intimate vocals to explore themes of isolation and acceptance. By listening to this song, you can learn how to express deep emotions through music and understand the power of vulnerability in songwriting. Discover how Beck uses vivid imagery and haunting melodies to create an immersive and reflective experience.

[English]

I move away from this place
In the form of a disturbance
And enter into the world
Like some tiny distortion

If I surrender
And I don't fight this wave
No I won't go under
I'll only get carried away

Wave
Wave
Wave

Isolation

Isolation
Isolation
Isolation

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Vocabulary Meanings

move

/muːv/

A1
  • verb
  • - to change position or go from one place to another

place

/pleɪs/

A1
  • noun
  • - a particular area or location

form

/fɔːrm/

A2
  • noun
  • - the shape or structure of something
  • verb
  • - to create or develop something

disturbance

/dɪˈstɜːbəns/

B2
  • noun
  • - an interruption of a normal condition or state

enter

/ˈen.tər/

A2
  • verb
  • - to go into a place

world

/wɜːrld/

A1
  • noun
  • - the earth and all of its people, places and things

tiny

/ˈtaɪ.ni/

A2
  • adjective
  • - very small

distortion

/dɪˈsɔːrʃən/

C1
  • noun
  • - the act of changing something so that it is different from its original shape or sound

surrender

/səˈren.dɚ/

B2
  • verb
  • - to give up control or ownership, usually after defeat

fight

/faɪt/

B1
  • verb
  • - to try to defeat someone or something in a struggle
  • noun
  • - a violent confrontation

wave

/weɪv/

A1
  • noun
  • - a moving ridge or swell on the surface of water
  • verb
  • - to move one's hand back and forth as a greeting or signal

get

/ɡet/

A1
  • verb
  • - to obtain or receive something

carried

/ˈkær.id/

B1
  • verb
  • - to hold something while moving it from one place to another

isolation

/ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

C1
  • noun
  • - the state of being separated from other people or things

away

/əˈweɪ/

A2
  • adjective
  • - not present; at a distance

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