Levels – English Lyrics

• By: Avicii

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of EDM with Avicii's "Levels," a track that defined a generation and continues to inspire. Explore the simple yet catchy melodies, learn about the iconic Etta James sample, and discover how this song became a global anthem. This song offers a great introduction to the electronic music landscape, showcasing the power of samples and the creation of infectious dance rhythms.

[English]

Oh, sometimes

I get a good feeling, yeah

Get a feeling that I never, never

Never, never had before, no, no

I get a good feeling, yeah

Oh, sometimes

I get a good feeling, yeah

Get a feeling that I never, never

Never, never had before, no,no

I get a good feeling, yeah

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - of high quality; pleasing
had /hæd/ A1	verb - past tense of 'have': to possess, own, or hold

Key Grammar Structures

• Oh, sometimes

  ➔ Adverb of frequency: 'sometimes'

  ➔ The adverb "sometimes" indicates that the feeling occurs occasionally, not constantly. It modifies the implied verb (e.g., 'I feel').

• I get a good feeling, yeah

  ➔ Simple Present Tense: 'I get'

  ➔ The simple present tense "I get" is used to express a general truth or a recurring action. It suggests that experiencing this good feeling is a repeated event.

• Get a feeling that I never, never

  ➔ Relative clause with 'that' + adverb of frequency 'never'

  ➔ The 'that' introduces a relative clause defining the 'feeling.' 'Never, never' emphasizes the absence of this feeling in the past.

• Had before, no, no

  ➔ Past Perfect Tense (implied): 'I had had'

  ➔ The phrase refers back to a time before the present moment. While "had" can also function as simple past, within the context of 'never, never had before', it strongly implies Past Perfect (had + past participle), with the second 'had' functioning as the past participle of 'have'. The repeated 'no' emphasizes denial.