Lyrics & Translation
‘Let Me Be’ is an excellent entry point for learning English through music, as its slow tempo and clear, enunciated vocals allow learners to easily follow the narrative of self-advocacy. The song provides a practical lesson in common phrases used to establish personal boundaries in contemporary social contexts.
Key Vocabulary
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feel /fiːl/ A1 |
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move /muːv/ A1 |
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stop /stɒp/ A1 |
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talk /tɔːk/ A1 |
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stress /stres/ B1 |
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rules /ruːlz/ A2 |
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waist /weɪst/ B1 |
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cool /kuːl/ A2 |
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lights /laɪts/ A1 |
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drink /drɪŋk/ A1 |
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body /ˈbɒdi/ A1 |
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beat /biːt/ B1 |
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slow /sləʊ/ A1 |
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ready /ˈredi/ A1 |
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grind /ɡraɪnd/ B2 |
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tonight /təˈnaɪt/ A1 |
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free /friː/ A1 |
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sleep /sliːp/ A1 |
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motion /ˈməʊʃn/ B1 |
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vibes /vaɪbz/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Let me feel
➔ Causative verb 'let' + object + base verb
➔ The structure "let me feel" is used to ask for permission or to suggest an action.
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When you move like that on me
➔ Adverbial clause of time with 'when'
➔ The phrase describes the exact moment or condition "when" the action happens.
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Don't stop
➔ Negative imperative
➔ Starting with "don't" + base verb to give a direct command or request to stop an action.
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No stress, no rules
➔ Noun phrase with negative quantifier 'no'
➔ Using "no" + noun to express the absence or negation of a quality.
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Your waist talking
➔ Present participle as an adjective/progressive action
➔ The "-ing" form suggests the movement of the waist is active or continuous.
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I'm ready
➔ Subject + be verb + adjective
➔ This is a simple state-of-being sentence describing the subject's condition.
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Tonight, we free
➔ Ellipsis of the verb 'are'
➔ In informal/poetic lyrics, the verb "are" is omitted for rhythm.
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Lock up
➔ Phrasal verb
➔ A verb combined with a particle that creates a new meaning.
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