Kyur 4 Th Ich – English Lyrics

• By: Linkin Park
• Album: Reanimation

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the evolution of language in the digital age with Linkin Park's "Kyur 4 Th Ich." The title itself is a playful example of leetspeak, a form of written communication that emerged from early online communities. By examining the stylized spelling, you can gain insight into how language adapts and transforms within different subcultures. This instrumental track, a remix of "Cure for the Itch," offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the artistry of sound and the creative ways language is used beyond traditional speech and writing.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
introduce /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/ B1	verb - to make someone known by name to another in person
sound /saʊnd/ A1	noun - what you hear verb - to make a noise
invent /ɪnˈvɛnt/ B1	verb - to create or design something that has not existed before
reliable /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ B2	adjective - able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed
master /ˈmæstər/ B2	noun - a person who has control over something or someone verb - to become skilled at something
paralyze /ˈpærəlaɪz/ C1	verb - to make someone unable to move or act
vulnerable /ˈvʌlnərəbl/ C1	adjective - capable of being physically or emotionally hurt
attack /əˈtæk/ A2	noun - an aggressive act against someone verb - to try to hurt someone physically

Key Grammar Structures

• I'd like to introduce...

  ➔ Conditional Tense (Would like)

  ➔ Expresses polite offers or intentions. "I'd" = "I would" + "like" shows formal willingness.

• We here at the sound institute have invented a reliable audio weapons system

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ Shows completed actions with present relevance. "Have invented" emphasizes achievement/results.

• Break it down

  ➔ Imperative Mood + Phrasal Verb

  ➔ Direct command structure. "Break down" combines verb + adverb for specific meaning.

• Using the waves of sound

  ➔ Present Participle (Adverbial)

  ➔ Verb-ing form introduces method. Modifies entire clause by describing "how".

• A true master paralyzes his opponent

  ➔ Simple Present (General Truth)

  ➔ States universal fact. Third-person "paralyzes" maintains subject-verb agreement.

• Leaving him vulnerable to attack

  ➔ Present Participle (Resultative)

  ➔ Shows consequence of previous action. "Leaving" describes the result caused.

• Folks, we have a very special guest

  ➔ Vocative + Present Simple (Possession)

  ➔ "Folks" addresses audience directly. "Have" shows current possession/relation.

• Cut it up

  ➔ Imperative Mood + Phrasal Verb

  ➔ Direct command with action verb. "Cut up" uses particle "up" to intensify meaning.