you should see me in a crown – English Lyrics

• By: Billie Eilish
• Album: WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Billie Eilish's 'you should see me in a crown' offers a unique lesson in the language of confidence and power. The song's direct and declarative lyrics, inspired by a famous TV villain, provide a great opportunity to learn assertive and commanding phrases. What makes this song special for learners is its dramatic and dark tone, allowing you to explore a different kind of expression in English, one that is bold, unapologetic, and empowering.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
crown /kraʊn/ B1	noun - a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
watch /wɒtʃ/ A2	verb - to look at something for a period of time
silence /ˈsaɪləns/ B2	noun - the absence of sound
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a period during which something happens
world /wɜːrld/ A2	noun - the earth and all its inhabitants
favorite /ˈfeɪvərɪt/ B1	adjective - preferred before all others of the same kind
blood /blʌd/ B2	noun - the red liquid that circulates in the bodies of humans and animals
ocean /ˈoʊʃən/ B1	noun - a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
fall /fɔːl/ A2	verb - to drop down from a higher place
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a period during which something happens
think /θɪŋk/ A2	verb - to have a particular opinion or belief
pretty /ˈprɪti/ A2	adjective - attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful

Key Grammar Structures

• BITE MY TONGUE BIDE MY TIME

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase "BITE MY TONGUE" is an example of the imperative mood, which is used to give commands or instructions.

• YOU SHOULD SEE ME IN A CROWN

  ➔ Modal verb 'should'

  ➔ The use of 'should' indicates a suggestion or recommendation, implying that seeing the speaker in a crown is something desirable.

• WATCH ME MAKE 'EM BOW

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase 'WATCH ME MAKE 'EM BOW' uses the present continuous tense to describe an action that is happening right now.

• YOUR SILENCE IS MY FAVORITE SOUND

  ➔ Simple present tense

  ➔ The phrase 'YOUR SILENCE IS MY FAVORITE SOUND' uses the simple present tense to express a general truth or fact.

• COUNT MY CARDS WATCH THEM FALL

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase 'COUNT MY CARDS WATCH THEM FALL' is another example of the imperative mood, instructing someone to perform actions.

• TELL ME WHICH ONE IS WORSE

  ➔ Indirect question

  ➔ The phrase 'TELL ME WHICH ONE IS WORSE' is an example of an indirect question, where the speaker is asking for information without using a direct question format.

• I DON'T DREAM

  ➔ Negative form

  ➔ The phrase 'I DON'T DREAM' uses the negative form to express the absence of an action or state.