10 Years Today – English Lyrics

• By: Bullet For My Valentine

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw emotion of Bullet For My Valentine's "10 Years Today" – a powerful metalcore anthem that offers a profound look at grief and loss. Through its intense lyrics and dynamic sound, you can explore expressions of sorrow, anger, and the impact of personal tragedy, making it a compelling piece for understanding emotional depth in English songwriting. The song's direct narrative provides clear, impactful language, ideal for language learners keen on grasping strong emotional vocabulary and thematic storytelling in music.

[English]

Ten years ago, I got a call that nearly killed me

Repeat yourself, my hands are shaking

When I was told, my friend was gone I felt so guilty

A thousand questions left unanswered

I'll bleed if you want me to!

I'll serenade before I do

I'll bleed if you want me, to!

On and on although you're gone, candles burn without a flame on

Our final call to you, I know you're listening

How could you leave us that way?

Where did you go? (ten years today!)

...

Ten years ago, I stood beside the wood that held you

I must sit down, my legs are shaking

We let you go, with gifts of plectrums for your journey

And melodies to help you on your way

I'll bleed if you want me to!

I'll serenade before I do

I'll bleed if you want me, to!

On and on although you're gone, candles burn without a flame on

Our final call to you, I know you're listening

How could you leave us that way?

Where did you go? (ten years today!)

Wh-oh-ah!

Wh-oh-ah!

...

Wh-oh-ah!

...

I'll bleed, if you want me to (I'll bleed if you want me to!)

I'll bleed if you want me, to!

On and on although you're gone, candles burn without a flame on

Our final call to you, I know you're listening

How could you leave us that way?

Where did you go? (ten years today!)

Where did you go? (ten years today!)

Where did you go?

How could you leave us that way?

Where did you go? (ten years today!)

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
question /ˈkwɛstʃən/ B1	noun - a sentence or phrase used to find out information
call /kɔːl/ A2	noun - an instance of giving a call or summoning verb - to cry out loudly
guilty /ˈɡɪlti/ B2	adjective - feeling bad or responsible for doing something wrong
unanswered /ˌʌn.ənˈsɜːrnd/ B2	adjective - not responded to or not answered
serenade /ˌsɛrɪˈneɪd/ B2	verb - to sing or play music to someone as a romantic gesture
candles /ˈkændlz/ A2	noun - sticks of wax with a wick that are burned to produce light
burn /bɜrn/ A2	verb - to be on fire or to set fire to something
listening /ˈlɪs.ən.ɪŋ/ A2	verb - to pay attention to sound
leave /liːv/ A2	verb - to go away from someone or something
journey /ˈdʒɜːr.ni/ B1	noun - the act of traveling from one place to another
melodies /ˈmɛl.ə.diːz/ B2	noun - musical sequences that are pleasant to hear
modern /ˈmɒd.ərn/ B2	adjective - relating to present or recent times
final /ˈfaɪ.nəl/ B2	adjective - happening at the end or last

Key Grammar Structures

• Ten years ago, I got a call that nearly killed me.

  ➔ Past simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "Ten years ago" indicates a specific time in the past, and "got" is the past form of "get".

• I'll bleed if you want me to!

  ➔ Future simple tense with conditional clause

  ➔ The phrase "I'll bleed" indicates a future action, and the clause "if you want me to" sets a condition for that action.

• How could you leave us that way?

  ➔ Modal verb for past ability

  ➔ The use of "could" indicates a past ability or possibility, questioning how it was possible for someone to leave.

• Our final call to you, I know you're listening.

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "you're listening" indicates an ongoing action in the present, suggesting that the listener is currently engaged.

• Where did you go?

  ➔ Past simple tense with question form

  ➔ The structure "Where did you go?" uses the past simple tense to ask about a completed action in the past.