We Are The People – English Lyrics

• By: Martin Garrix, Bono, The Edge

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of "We Are The People," a groundbreaking collaboration that fuses the electronic mastery of Martin Garrix with the iconic rock essence of Bono and The Edge. This official UEFA Euro 2020 anthem is a vibrant showcase of how music transcends genres and borders, offering a compelling narrative of unity and resilience. By exploring its lyrics and context, you'll not only connect with its powerful message of togetherness but also appreciate the unique blend of musical styles that make it truly special and inspiring.

[English]

We're a million volts in a pool of lights

Electricity in the room tonight

Born from fire, sparks flyin' from the sun

...

Yeah, I hardly know you, can I confess?

I feel your heart beatin' in my chest

If you come with me, tonight is gonna be the one

...

'Cause you've faith and no fear for the fight

You pull hope from defeat in the night

There's an image of you in my mind

Could be mad, but you might just be right

We are the people we've been waitin' for

Out of the ruins of hate and war

Army of lovers never seen before

We are the people we've been waitin' for

We are the people of the open hand

The streets of Dublin to Notre-Dame

We'll build it better than we did before

We are the people we've been waitin' for

...

We are the people we've been waitin' for

...

We are the people we've been waitin' for

Broken bells and a broken church

Heart that hurts is a heart that works

From a broken place, that's where the victory's won

'Cause you've faith and no fear for the fight

You pull hope from defeat in the night

There's an image of you in my mind

Could be mad, but you might just be right

We are the people we've been waitin' for

Out of the ruins of hate and war

Army of lovers never seen before

We are the people we've been waitin' for

We are the people of the open hand

The streets of Dublin to Notre-Dame

We'll build it better than we did before

We are the people we've been waitin' for

...

We are the people we've been waitin' for

...

We are the people we've been waitin' for

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
volt /voʊlt/ B2	noun - a unit of electrical potential
electricity /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/ A2	noun - a form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles
confess /kənˈfɛs/ B1	verb - to admit to something, often a fault or secret
beatin' /ˈbiːtɪŋ/ A2	verb - to pulse or throb
faith /feɪθ/ A2	noun - strong belief or trust in someone or something
defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ A2	noun - the condition of being defeated
ruins /ˈruɪnz/ B1	noun - the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed
army /ˈɑːrmi/ A1	noun - a large organized group of soldiers
lovers /ˈlʌvərz/ A1	noun - people who love each other
open /ˈoʊpən/ A1	adjective - not closed or blocked
build /bɪld/ A1	verb - to construct or create something
broken /ˈbroʊkən/ A2	adjective - damaged or not functioning
victory /ˈvɪktəri/ A2	noun - a success or triumph over an enemy or obstacle
image /ˈɪmɪdʒ/ A2	noun - a picture or representation of something
mad /mæd/ A1	adjective - mentally ill or angry
waitin' /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ A1	verb - to stay in one place in anticipation of something
streets /striːts/ A1	noun - public roads in a city or town