One Beat Away – English Lyrics

• By: Cast of Camp Rock

Lyrics & Translation

Learn English through the vibrant, rhythmic language of 'One Beat Away.' This song is a fantastic tool for practicing modern pop vocabulary and idioms related to music and timing. Its repetitive, clear chorus makes it perfect for English learners to improve their listening comprehension and rhythm.

[English]

(cheering) (upbeat music)

♪ I was born with fire in my veins ♪

♪ Adrenaline's been screaming my name ♪

♪ And it's my time to shine ♪

♪ I got my moves down, head up, hitting my mark ♪

♪ Face front, straight back, know it by heart ♪

♪ And my eyes on the prize ♪

♪ Tour bus, flashing lights, save me a spot ♪

♪ Billboards, center stage, ready or not ♪

♪ 'Cause I know I could be one in a million ♪

♪ One shot ♪

♪ This is the moment ♪

♪ One chance ♪

♪ I'm gonna show them ♪

♪ Dream so close that I can touch it ♪

♪ One beat away and I'm ready to crush it ♪

♪ One break ♪

♪ Not gonna slow down ♪

♪ 'Cause someday ♪

♪ Is happening right now ♪

♪ Dream so close I almost got it ♪

♪ One beat away and I'm ready to rock it ♪

(siren wailing) (upbeat music)

♪ Heartbeat racing loud in my chest ♪

♪ Whispers feed the fear in my head ♪

♪ But I'm not backing down ♪

♪ Got my game face, deep breath, keeping my cool ♪

♪ Straight lines, sharp turns, know all the rules ♪

♪ Born to wear this crown ♪

♪ Soundcheck, limousine, name on the door ♪

♪ Headline, VIP, screaming for more ♪

♪ 'Cause I know I could be one in a million ♪

♪ One shot ♪

♪ This is the moment ♪

♪ One chance ♪

♪ I'm gonna show them ♪

♪ Dream so close that I can touch it ♪

♪ One beat away and I'm ready to crush it ♪

♪ One break ♪

♪ Not gonna slow down ♪

♪ 'Cause someday ♪

♪ Is happening right now ♪

♪ Dream so close I almost got it ♪

♪ One beat away and I'm ready to rock it ♪

♪ One shot ♪

♪ One chance ♪

♪ One beat away ♪

♪ One beat away ♪

♪ I want the spotlight to shine in my eyes ♪

♪ I wanna kick back and go with the vibe ♪

♪ Wanna stand center stage ♪

♪ Making new beats and new friends on the way ♪

♪ Right here is where I belong ♪

♪ One shot ♪

♪ This is the moment ♪

♪ One chance ♪

♪ I'm gonna show them ♪

♪ Dream so close that I can touch it ♪

♪ One beat away and I'm ready to crush it ♪

♪ One break ♪

♪ Not gonna slow down ♪

♪ 'Cause someday ♪

♪ Is happening right now ♪

♪ Dream so close I almost got it ♪

♪ One beat away and I'm ready to rock it ♪

(upbeat music)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
adrenaline /əˈdren.əl.ɪn/ B2	noun - a hormone that increases energy and alertness
veins /veɪnz/ B1	noun - tubes in the body that carry blood to the heart
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to give out or reflect light; to be very successful
billboards /ˈbɪl.bɔːrdz/ B1	noun - large boards used for displaying advertisements
crush /krʌʃ/ B1	verb - to defeat or succeed overwhelmingly
heartbeat /ˈhɑːrt.biːt/ B1	noun - the rhythm of the heart
whispers /ˈwɪs.pərz/ B1	noun - soft, quiet speaking verb - to speak very softly
fear /fɪər/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by danger or threat
crown /kraʊn/ B1	noun - a circular headpiece worn by royalty; a symbol of victory
limousine /ˌlɪm.əˈziːn/ B1	noun - a large, luxurious car
spotlight /ˈspɒt.laɪt/ B2	noun - a strong light used to illuminate a performer; public attention
vibe /vaɪb/ B2	noun - the mood or character of a place, situation, or person