Paladin Strait – English Lyrics

• By: Twenty One Pilots
• Album: Clancy

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language can be a journey much like the one described in Twenty One Pilots' "Paladin Strait." The song's rich, metaphorical lyrics about facing a daunting challenge offer a unique way to explore themes of hope, perseverance, and internal struggle in English. Its narrative depth and emotional weight make it a compelling piece of music to connect with and understand on a deeper level.

[English]

I can’t be alone,

Guess I never told you so,

Making my way towards you.

Tracing out a line,

A route I’ve mapped a thousand times,

Making my way towards you.

I would swim the Paladin Strait,

Without any floatation,

Just a glimpse of visual aid,

Of you on the other shoreline,

Waiting, expectations

that I’m gonna make it.

Standing on the shore,

Staring down a hurtling storm,

Making its way towards me.

Water rips with rage,

Endless row of angry waves,

Making its way toward me.

I would swim the Paladin Strait,

Without any floatation,

Just a glimpse of visual aid,

Of you on the other shoreline,

Waiting, expectations

that I’m gonna make it.

Here’s my chance, time to take it,

Can’t be sure that I’ll make it,

Even though I’m past the point of no return.

I’m all in, I’m surrounded,

Put my money where my mouth is,

Even though I’m past the point of no return.

Here’s my chance, time to take it,

Can’t be sure that I’ll make it,

Even though I’m past the point of no return.

I’m all in, I’m surrounded,

Put my money where my mouth is,

Even though I’m past the point of no return.

I would swim the Paladin Strait,

Without any floatation,

Just a glimpse of visual aid,

Of you on the other shoreline,

Waiting, expectations

that I’m gonna make it.

On the ground are Banditos,

Fighting while I find Nico,

Even though I’m past the point of no return.

Climb the top of the tower,

“Show yourself!” I yell louder,

Even though I’m past the point of no re-

So few,

So proud,

So

emotional.

Hello, Clancy.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
alone /əˈloʊn/ B1	adjective - without anyone else
swim /swɪm/ A1	verb - to move through water by moving your body
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method or manner of doing something
shoreline /ˈʃɔːrlaɪn/ B2	noun - the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water
expectations /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz/ B2	noun - a strong belief that something will happen or be the case
floatation /floʊˈteɪʃən/ B2	noun - the act of floating or the state of being afloat
rage /reɪdʒ/ B2	noun - violent, uncontrollable anger
storm /stɔrm/ A2	noun - a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create or construct
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A1	noun - the solid surface of the earth
chance /tʃæns/ A2	noun - a possibility of something happening
tower /ˈtaʊər/ B1	noun - a tall, narrow building or structure
find /faɪnd/ A1	verb - to discover something by searching or looking
hurtling /ˈhɜːrtlɪŋ/ C1	verb - to move rapidly or forcefully
Banditos /bænˈdiːtoʊs/ B2	noun - bandits or outlaws, especially in a historical context
emotional /ɪˈmoʊʃənl/ B2	adjective - related to feelings or emotions