Born To Be Yours – English Lyrics

• By: Kygo, Imagine Dragons

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of "Born to Be Yours," a captivating collaboration between Kygo and Imagine Dragons that blends electronic dance music with alternative rock. The song's clear and emotive lyrics, sung by Dan Reynolds, offer an excellent opportunity to enhance your English listening and comprehension skills while exploring universal themes of love, destiny, and resilience. Its relatable narrative and distinct sound make it a compelling piece for language learners.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to be aware of something
miracle /ˈmɪrəkl/ B2	noun - an extraordinary event
fool /fuːl/ A2	noun - a person lacking good sense verb - to trick or deceive
rain /reɪn/ A1	noun - water falling from the sky verb - to fall as rain
pour /pɔːr/ A2	verb - to flow rapidly
born /bɔːrn/ A2	adjective - having come into life
million /ˈmɪljən/ B1	noun - a large number (1,000,000)
grain /ɡreɪn/ B1	noun - a small particle
sand /sænd/ A2	noun - small particles of rock
wind /wɪnd/ A1	noun - moving air
ignore /ɪɡˈnɔːr/ B1	verb - to pay no attention to
lost /lɒst/ A2	adjective - unable to find one's way
somebody /ˈsʌmbədi/ A2	pronoun - an unspecified person
hundred /ˈhʌndrəd/ A2	noun - a number (100)
operate /ˈɒpəreɪt/ B1	verb - to control the functioning of a machine

Key Grammar Structures

• I know I've given up

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ The Present Perfect ('ve given') indicates an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present. It emphasizes the *result* of the action.

• But I know a miracle is not something to ignore

  ➔ Modal Verb 'not to' + Infinitive

  ➔ The use of 'not to' followed by the infinitive 'ignore' expresses a strong obligation or necessity. It means it's important *not* to overlook a miracle.

• I never knew anybody 'til I knew you

  ➔ Past Perfect Tense (implied)

  ➔ The phrase implies a state of ignorance *before* meeting the person. It suggests that the speaker's understanding of relationships was incomplete until this encounter.

• And I know when it rains, oh, it pours

  ➔ Idiomatic Expression

  ➔ This is a common idiom meaning that when bad things start to happen, they often happen in large quantities. It's not a grammatical structure but a figurative expression.

• Or are you my grain of sand

  ➔ Question Formation (Are + Subject + ...)

  ➔ This line uses the standard question formation in English: 'Are' (auxiliary verb) + 'you' (subject) + 'my grain of sand'.

• I was born to be yours

  ➔ Passive Voice (implied)

  ➔ The phrase implies a passive construction: 'I was made/destined to be yours.' It suggests a predetermined fate or purpose.

• I was born, born, born, born

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The repeated word 'born' emphasizes the speaker's conviction and the inevitability of their destiny. It creates a powerful, almost hypnotic effect.

• Oh, whoa

  ➔ Interjection

  ➔ 'Whoa' is an interjection expressing surprise, excitement, or awe. It doesn't have a grammatical function but adds emotional intensity.