Hypnotized

• By: Anyma, Ellie Goulding

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
chemicals /ˈkɛmɪkəlz/ B2	noun - substances with particular chemical compositions
chemistry /ˈkɛmɪstri/ B2	noun - the science of the composition, structure, and properties of substances
heaven /ˈhɛvən/ B1	noun - the sky or the celestial realm
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	noun - the act of bringing your hand into contact with something verb - to come into contact with
mark /mɑːrk/ B1	noun - a visible impression or stain verb - to leave a visible impression on something
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - to engage in combat or struggle
deeper /ˈdiːpər/ B2	adjective - more profound or intense
spiraling /ˈspaɪrəlɪŋ/ C1	verb - moving in a spiral or circular pattern
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B2	noun - power to influence or direct behavior or events verb - to exercise influence over
hiding /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/ B1	verb - to put out of sight
weak /wiːk/ A2	adjective - lacking strength or power
illusion /ɪˈluːʒən/ B2	noun - a false idea or belief
let go /lɛt ɡoʊ/ B1	phrase - to release or give up holding onto something
hypnotised /ˈhɪpnətaɪzd/ C1	adjective - being under hypnosis or deeply absorbed in suggestion
circle /ˈsɜːrkəl/ A2	noun - a round shape verb - to move in a circular pattern
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and is aware

Grammar:

• JUST PERFECT CHEMISTRY

  ➔ Use of Adjectives as Noun Modifiers

  ➔ The adjectives "perfect" modifies the noun "chemistry". It highlights the specific quality of the chemistry.

• YOU LEAVE A MARK ON ME

  ➔ Simple Present Tense

  ➔ The sentence uses the simple present tense to describe a general truth or a repeated action: "You" "leave" a mark. The 'leave' is the action that always occur.

• THE MORE I FIGHT IT, THE DEEPER I GO

  ➔ The more... the more... structure

  ➔ This construction expresses a proportional relationship: as one action increases, the other increases as well. "The more" I fight it, "the deeper" I go

• I’M SPIRALLING DOWN AND I LOSE ALL CONTROL

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense and Simple Present Tense

  ➔ "I'm spiralling down" uses the present continuous to describe an action happening now, and "I lose all control" uses the simple present to describe a general consequence of that action.

• I FEEL HYPNOTISED

  ➔ Passive Voice

  ➔ Here, "hypnotised" is used as a past participle to form the passive voice. The subject "I" is being acted upon, not performing the action.

• BLINDED BY YOUR LIGHT

  ➔ Past Participle as Adjective

  ➔ "Blinded" functions as an adjective describing the state of the speaker. The light has caused the speaker to be blinded.

• DON'T NEED A REMEDY

  ➔ Negative Imperative

  ➔ The phrase "Don't need" is a negative imperative, instructing someone not to require a remedy. It's formed with "don't" + the base form of the verb.

• HOLDING ON FOR LIFE

  ➔ Present Participle as Verb

  ➔ The verb phrase "Holding on" expresses an ongoing action. the verb hold is modified by -ing