We Are The People – English Lyrics

• By: Empire of the Sun
• Album: Walking on a Dream

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Empire of the Sun's "We Are The People"! This iconic electronic rock track offers a rich soundscape and evocative lyrics, making it an excellent choice for language learners. You'll encounter phrases that express unity, reflect on cherished memories, and convey deep emotions, all set to an infectious beat. Its accessible yet poetic language provides a fun way to grasp natural English expressions and explore themes of connection and empowerment. Let the catchy melodies and meaningful verses guide you to a deeper understanding of English in context.

[English]

(soft music)

(dramatic whooshing)

(water sloshing)

♪♪♪

♪ We can remember swimming in December ♪

♪ Heading for the city lights in 1975 ♪

♪ We share in each other ♪

♪ Nearer than father ♪

♪ The scent of a lemon drips from your eyes ♪

♪ We are the people that rule the world ♪

♪ A force running in every boy and girl ♪

♪ All rejoicing in the world ♪

♪ Take me now' we can try ♪

♪ We lived an adventure ♪

♪ Love in the summer ♪

♪ Followed the sun till night ♪

♪ Reminiscing other times of life ♪

♪ For each every other ♪

♪ The feeling was stronger ♪

♪ The shock hit 11, we got lost in your eyes ♪

♪ I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me ♪

♪ But I know I try ♪

♪ Are you gonna leave me now ♪

♪ Can't you be believing now ♪

♪ I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me ♪

♪ But I know I try ♪

♪ Are you gonna leave me now ♪

♪ Can't you be believing now ♪

♪ Can you remember and humanize ♪

♪ It was still where we'd energized ♪

♪ Lie in the sand and visualize ♪

♪ Like it's 75 again ♪

♪ We are the people that rule the world ♪

♪ A force running in every boy and girl ♪

♪ All rejoicing in the world ♪

♪ Take me now' we can try ♪

♪ I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me ♪

♪ But I know I try ♪

♪ Are you gonna leave me now ♪

♪ Can't you be believing now ♪

♪ I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me ♪

♪ But I know I try ♪

♪ Are you gonna leave me now ♪

♪ Can't you be believing now ♪

♪ I know everything about you ♪

♪ You know everything about me ♪

♪ Know everything about us ♪

♪ I know everything about you ♪

♪ You know everything about me ♪

♪ Know everything about us ♪

♪ I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me ♪

♪ But I know I try ♪

♪ Are you gonna leave me now ♪

♪ Can't you be believing now ♪

♪ I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me ♪

♪ But I know I try ♪

♪ Are you gonna leave me now ♪

♪ Can't you be believing now ♪

♪ I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me ♪

♪ But I know I try ♪

♪ Are you gonna leave me now ♪

♪ Can't you be believing now ♪

♪ But I know I try ♪

♪ Are you gonna leave me now ♪

♪ Can't you be believing now ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
remember /rɪˈmɛm.bər/ B1	verb - to recall or bring back to mind
swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/ A2	noun - the act of moving through water by moving limbs
heading /ˈhɛd.ɪŋ/ B1	verb - to move in the direction of
lights /laɪts/ A2	noun - illumination devices
share /ʃɛər/ A2	verb - to have or use something with others
peoples /ˈpip.əlz/ C1	noun - groups of humans with common characteristics or identities
rule /ruːl/ B2	verb - to govern or control noun - a set of principles or regulations
force /fɔːrs/ B2	noun - strength or power to do something verb - to make a person or thing do something by physical or mental effort
rejoicing /rɪˈdʒɔɪ.sɪŋ/ C1	verb - to feel or show great happiness
adventure /ædˈvɛn.tʃər/ B2	noun - an exciting or unusual experience
loved /lʌvd/ A2	verb - to have a deep affection for someone or something
followed /ˈfɒl.oʊd/ B1	verb - to go after someone or something
reminiscing /ˌrɛm.ɪˈnɪs.ɪŋ/ C1	verb - to remember past experiences with pleasure
stranger /ˈstreɪn.dʒər/ B2	noun - a person whom one does not know
leave /liːv/ A2	verb - to go away from a place or person
believing /bɪˈliːv.ɪŋ/ C1	verb - to accept as true or real

Key Grammar Structures

• We can remember swimming in December

  ➔ Modal verb 'can' for ability.

  ➔ The phrase "can remember" indicates the ability to recall past events.

• I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me

  ➔ Negative form of modal verb 'can'.

  ➔ The phrase "can't do well" expresses inability or difficulty in performing well.

• Are you gonna leave me now?

  ➔ Informal future with 'gonna'.

  ➔ The phrase "gonna leave" indicates a planned action in the near future.

• We are the people that rule the world

  ➔ Present simple tense for general truths.

  ➔ The phrase "are the people" states a general truth about identity.

• The scent of a lemon drips from your eyes

  ➔ Metaphor and imagery in language.

  ➔ The phrase uses metaphor to create vivid imagery and emotional resonance.

• Love in the summer

  ➔ Noun phrase indicating a time period.

  ➔ The phrase "in the summer" specifies the time when the love occurs.

• Can you remember and humanize?

  ➔ Imperative form for requests.

  ➔ The phrase "can you remember" is a polite request for someone to recall something.