We Are The Champions – English Lyrics

• By: Queen
• Album: Rock Montreal

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with Queen's iconic anthem, "We Are The Champions." This song offers a powerful and emotional way to connect with English, as its universal message of perseverance and triumph resonates deeply. You can learn about expressing strong emotions, understanding motivational phrases, and appreciating how a song can unite people through shared feelings of victory and resilience. Its clear, anthemic lyrics and powerful delivery make it an excellent choice for English learners looking to grasp impactful vocabulary and common expressions of success.

[English]

I've paid my dues time after time

I've done my sentence but committed no crime

And bad mistakes, I've made a few

I've had my share of sand kicked in my face

But I've come through

And we mean to go on, and on, and on, and on

We are the champions, my friends

And we'll keep on fighting till the end

We are the champions, we are the champions

No time for losers, 'cause we are the champions of the world

...

I've taken my bows and my curtain calls

You brought me fame and fortune

And everything that goes with it, I thank you all

But it's been no bed of roses, no pleasure cruise

I consider it a challenge before

The whole human race and I ain't gonna lose

And we mean to go on, and on, and on and on

We are the champions, my friends

And we'll keep on fighting till the end

We are the champions, we are the champions

No time for losers, 'cause we are the champions of the world

We are the champions, my friends

And we'll keep on fighting till the end, oh

We are the champions, we are the champions

No time for losers, 'cause we are the champions

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
champions /ˈtʃæm.pi.ənz/ B2	noun - people who have won a competition or contest
fighting /ˈfaɪ.tɪŋ/ B2	verb - to use physical force to try to defeat someone or something
fame /feɪm/ B1	noun - the state of being known or recognized by many people
fortune /ˈfɔː.tʃuːn/ B2	noun - a large amount of money, especially one earned or won
cries /kraɪz/ B2	verb - to produce tears as a result of emotion
bad /bæd/ A2	adjective - not good; harmful or undesirable
mistakes /mɪˈsteɪks/ B2	noun - errors or faults caused by poor judgment or carelessness
world /wɜːrld/ A2	noun - the planet we live on
face /feɪs/ B1	noun - the front part of the head that includes the eyes, nose, and mouth
song /sɒŋ/ A1	noun - a piece of music with words sung by voice
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or specific duration of an event
end /ɛnd/ A2	noun - the final part of something

Key Grammar Structures

• I've paid my dues time after time

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I've paid" is in the **present perfect** tense, used to describe an action that was completed recently or has relevance to the present.

• And bad mistakes, I've made a few

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I've made" is in the **present perfect** tense, indicating actions completed at some unspecified time before now.

• And we mean to go on, and on, and on, and on

  ➔ Infinitive + to + verb (Expressing intention or purpose)

  ➔ The phrase "mean to go on" uses the **infinitive form** "to go" to express intention or determination to continue.

• No time for losers, 'cause we are the champions of the world

  ➔ Superlative form (the champions)

  ➔ The phrase "the champions" uses a **superlative form** to emphasize that they are the best or highest in status.

• And we'll keep on fighting till the end

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will' + verb (to express determination or promise)

  ➔ The phrase "we'll keep on fighting" uses the **future simple tense** with "will" to indicate a strong intention or promise to continue in the future.

• And we'll keep on fighting till the end, oh

  ➔ Future Continuous with 'will be' + verb(ing) (to emphasize ongoing action in the future)

  ➔ The phrase "we'll keep on fighting till the end" uses the **future continuous tense** to highlight the ongoing nature of the action in the future.