Alive – English Lyrics

• By: R3HAB, Vini Vici, Pangea, DEGO

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
vision /ˈvɪʒən/ B2	noun - the ability to see; a mental image of the future
harmony /ˈhɑːrməni/ B2	noun - a pleasing arrangement of parts; peace and agreement
light /laɪt/ A2	noun - electromagnetic radiation that makes things visible adjective - having a lot of brightness
live /lɪv/ A2	verb - to be alive; to exist
purpose /ˈpɜːrpəs/ B2	noun - the reason for which something is done
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where someone lives
peace /piːs/ B1	noun - freedom from conflict or war
build /bɪld/ B1	verb - to construct or create something
kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ B2	noun - a country ruled by a king or queen
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
eyes /aɪz/ A2	noun - organs of sight
never /ˈnɛvər/ A2	adverb - at no time; not ever

Key Grammar Structures

• I've gotta live like I'm never gonna die

  ➔ Present perfect tense with 'have/has' + past participle and ' gotta' (informal for 'got to') + infinitive

  ➔ 'I've gotta live' expresses a strong obligation or necessity in an informal way, emphasizing the speaker's determination.

• I'm alive

  ➔ Simple present tense to state a current condition or state of being

  ➔ The phrase 'I'm alive' asserts the singer's current state of being, emphasizing vitality and existence.

• just as far as the eye can see

  ➔ Simile using 'just as...as...' to compare extent of vision

  ➔ 'just as far as the eye can see' is a simile that describes a vast, expansive view or horizon, emphasizing the scale.

• The tide is slowly turning

  ➔ Present simple tense with 'be' verb + present participle to indicate ongoing change

  ➔ 'The tide is slowly turning' uses present continuous to describe a gradual process of change happening over time.

• We will never be alone

  ➔ Future simple tense with 'will' + base verb to express a promise or a certainty

  ➔ The phrase 'We will never be alone' uses the simple future to express a promise of ongoing support or companionship.