Your Power – English Lyrics

• By: Billie Eilish
• Album: Happier Than Ever

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Billie Eilish's poignant folk ballad, "Your Power," a masterclass in conveying deep emotion through subtle yet powerful lyrics. This song offers a unique opportunity to explore nuanced English vocabulary related to vulnerability, manipulation, and empowerment, while its stripped-back acoustic style highlights the clarity and impact of its message, making it a powerful piece for language learners to dissect and appreciate.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
abuse /əˈbjuːz/ B2	verb - to use something in a wrong or harmful way
power /ˈpaʊər/ B1	noun - the ability or capacity to do something or act in a certain way
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to make something different
hero /ˈhɪəroʊ/ B1	noun - a person admired for their courage or noble qualities
strange /streɪndʒ/ B2	adjective - unusual or surprising in a way that is unsettling
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B2	noun - the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events
class /klæs/ A2	noun - a group of students who are taught together
devil /ˈdɛvəl/ B2	noun - a supernatural being, often associated with evil
wonder /ˈwʌndər/ B1	verb - to feel curiosity or doubt
ask /æsk/ A1	verb - to request information or an answer
lose /luːz/ A2	verb - to be unable to find something or someone
appeal /əˈpiːl/ B2	noun - the quality of being attractive or interesting
cage /keɪdʒ/ B1	noun - a structure of bars or wires in which animals or birds are kept