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Been a Son

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Been a Son by nirvana — English lyrics with Spanish translation, line by line. Learn English through music on Langooo.

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About this song

Been a Son by nirvana is a great song to learn English through music. This page breaks down 8 lines with a clear, line-by-line translation, plus 7 key words such as should've, stayed, away. Singing along is one of the fastest ways to pick up natural pronunciation and make new phrases stick — far more memorable than plain word lists. Tap any line to open interactive mode and practice the vocabulary until you own it.

Lyrics and Translation

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She should've stayed away from friends

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She should've had more time to spend

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She should've died when she was born

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She should've worn the crown of thorns

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She should have been a son

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She should have been a son

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She should have been a son

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She should have been a son

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Song Vocabulary

Key words from this song. Practice them in Langooo to remember them faster.

should've

debería haber

stayed

permaneció

away

lejos

friends

amigos

time

tiempo

spend

gastar

died

fallecido

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What are the English lyrics to "Been a Son" by nirvana in English?

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How can I learn English with nirvana songs?

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What do the key words in "Been a Son" mean?

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