Winner – English Lyrics

• By: Pet Shop Boys
• Album: Elysium

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the inclusive message behind Pet Shop Boys' "Winner," a song that goes beyond typical victory anthems to explore camaraderie and the importance of cherishing every moment. Explore English idioms and expressions through the lyrics, and learn about the cultural context of the 2012 London Olympics that framed its release .

[English]

This is the moment we'll remember

Every day for the rest of our lives

Time may rush us, hurt or love us

But on this day we have arrived

It's been a long time coming

We've been in the running for so long

But now we're on our way

Let the ride just take us

Side by side and make us

See the world through new eyes every day

You're a winner

I'm a winner

This is all happening so fast

You're a winner

I'm a winner

Let's enjoy it all while it lasts

I've been a loser

I've paid my dues

I fought my way up from the ground

Now at this moment

The crowd acclaim us

Will you just listen to that sound

It's been a long time coming

We've been in the running for so long

But now we're on our way

Let the ride just take us

Side by side and make us

See the world through new eyes every day

You're a winner

I'm a winner

This is all happening so fast

You're a winner

I'm a winner

Let's enjoy it all while it lasts

It took us so long

And we worked so hard

We came so far just to compete

But don't forget all

The love and laughter

Now the world is at our feet

Looking back on all the times

We felt downcast

Didn't think we were going anywhere

Just living in the past

But in that desperation

You get inspiration

You're a winner

I'm a winner

This is all happening so fast

You're a winner

I'm a winner

Let's enjoy it all while it lasts

'Cause you're a winner

Took so long

We worked so hard

We came so far just to compete

But don't forget all the love and laughter

Now the world is at our feet

You're a winner

I'm a winner

This is all happening so fast

You're a winner

I'm a winner

Enjoy it while it lasts

'Cause you're a winner

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
winner /ˈwɪnər/ B1	noun - a person who wins a competition or contest
loser /ˈluːzər/ B1	noun - a person who loses or fails to win
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries and peoples
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists
long /lɒŋ/ A1	adjective - having great length or duration
fast /fɑːst/ A1	adjective - moving or capable of moving at high speed
enjoy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ B1	verb - to take pleasure in something
remember /rɪˈmɛm.bər/ A2	verb - to bring to mind or think of again
rush /rʌʃ/ B1	verb - to move hurriedly or quickly noun - a sudden quick movement or surge
crowd /kraʊd/ B2	noun - a large number of people gathered together in one place
inspiration /ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən/ C1	noun - a sudden brilliant or timely idea
desperation /ˌdɛspəˈreɪʃən/ C1	noun - a state of hopelessness and extreme need
competition /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ B2	noun - an event or contest in which people compete
side /saɪd/ A2	noun - a surface forming part of the outside of an object
ride /raɪd/ A2	noun - a journey on a vehicle or animal verb - to sit on and control a vehicle
new /njuː/ A1	adjective - not existing before; recent
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organs of sight