X-GENE – English Lyrics

• By: XG
• Album: NEW DNA

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the empowering sounds of XG's "X-GENE" and discover the group's unique approach to music and identity. This track offers a glimpse into XG's world, where confidence and innovation reign supreme, encouraging listeners to embrace their own extraordinary qualities.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
gene /dʒiːn/ B2	noun - a unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ B1	noun - the point beyond which something cannot or may not extend or pass. verb - to restrict.
alienate /ˈeɪliəneɪt/ C1	verb - to make (someone) feel isolated or estranged.
slayin' /ˈsleɪɪn/ B2	verb - (slang) doing something exceptionally well; succeeding.
mutated /ˈmjuːteɪtɪd/ C1	adjective - undergone a mutation.
tactical /ˈtæktɪkəl/ B2	adjective - relating to tactics; concerned with achieving a specific goal.
ballistic /bəˈlɪstɪk/ C1	adjective - relating to projectiles in motion.
technique /tɛkˈniːk/ B2	noun - a way of carrying out a particular task.
flawless /ˈflɔːlɪs/ B2	adjective - without flaw; perfect.
loaded /ˈloʊdɪd/ B1	adjective - filled with something.
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to give off bright light.
levitate /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/ C1	verb - rise and hover in the air.
endlessly /ˈɛndlɪsli/ B2	adverb - without end; forever.
invaded /ɪnˈveɪdɪd/ B2	verb - take control of (a country or area) by force.
targets /ˈtɑːrɡɪts/ B1	noun - a person or thing that is being aimed at.

Key Grammar Structures

• XG born with the **X-gene**, beta testing, woo

  ➔ Past participle as adjective modifying the noun.

  ➔ The past participle "**born**" acts as an adjective describing the noun "XG".

• There **ain't** no limit or gimmicks, we go beyond and keep it a hundred

  ➔ Contraction using "ain't".

  ➔ "**Ain't**" is a contraction, representing "is not", "are not", or "am not". This is considered non-standard English.

• Whether you **alienate it**, planet invaded

  ➔ Use of the subjunctive mood (implied) in the conditional clause.

  ➔ The structure implies a condition, and the subjunctive mood expresses a hypothetical situation.

• All day and every day we **slayin' it**

  ➔ Present progressive tense, informal slang.

  ➔ The present progressive "slayin'" is used to describe an ongoing action, and the slang indicates casual speech.

• They wanna know **if it's** a hit or a miss

  ➔ Use of "if" as a conjunction to introduce a subordinate clause.

  ➔ "If" introduces a noun clause acting as the object of the verb "know".

• **Shoot for the stars** and we land on they heads

  ➔ Imperative mood.

  ➔ The phrase is a command or a strong suggestion, using the imperative mood (implied "You" as the subject).

• Don't mess with the technique, you know **it's flawless**

  ➔ Subject-verb agreement and adjective use.

  ➔ The subject "it" agrees with the verb "is", and "flawless" is the adjective describing the subject.

• Reach for the stars when you **follow the light**

  ➔ Use of imperative mood and specific vocabulary choice.

  ➔ "Reach" is an imperative, giving the instruction to reach and "the light" is a metaphor.