1973 – English Lyrics

• By: James Blunt
• Album: All The Lost Souls

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the evocative world of James Blunt's "1973" and unlock a rich tapestry of English expression! This song offers a beautiful blend of personal storytelling and universal themes of nostalgia and lost love, making it perfect for language learners. You can discover common phrases related to reminiscing, friendship, and the passage of time, all wrapped in Blunt's distinctive melodic pop-rock style. Its clear narrative and heartfelt lyrics provide an excellent opportunity to understand nuanced English emotions and colloquialisms in a memorable context.

[English]

Simona, you're getting older

Your journey's been etched on your skin

Simona, wish I had known that

What seemed so strong has been and gone

I would call you up at a Saturday night

And we'd both stay out 'til the morning light

And we sang, "Here we go again"

And though time goes by, I will always be

In a club with you in 1973

Singing, "Here we go again"

Simona, wish I was sober

So I could see clearly now the rain has gone

Simona, I guess it's over

My memory plays our tune, the same old song

I would call you every Saturday night

And we'd both stay out 'til the morning light

And we sang, "Here we go again"

And though time goes by, I will always be

In a club with you in 1973

Singing, "Here we go again"

...

I would call you up every Saturday night

And we'd both stay out 'til the morning light

And we sang, "Here we go again"

And though time goes by, I will always be

In a club with you in 1973

Singing, "Here we go again"

I would call you up every Saturday night

And we'd both stay out 'til the morning light

And we sang, "Here we go again"

And though time goes by, I will always be

In a club with you in 1973

Singing, "Here we go again"

And though time goes by, I will always be

In a club with you in 1973

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
journey /ˈdʒɜːr.ni/ A2	noun - a long trip or travel from one place to another
etched /etʃt/ B2	verb - to cut or carve a design or words into a surface
strong /strɒŋ/ A1	adjective - having power or ability to withstand force
sober /ˈsoʊ.bər/ B1	adjective - not affected by alcohol
clearly /ˈklɪər.li/ A2	adverb - in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand
memory /ˈmem.ə.ri/ A1	noun - the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
tune /tjuːn/ A2	noun - a melody, especially one that is easily remembered
club /klʌb/ A1	noun - an organization or group of people with a common interest
stay /steɪ/ A1	verb - to remain in a particular place or state
morning /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/ A1	noun - the early part of the day, from dawn to noon
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible adjective - not heavy or intense
sang /sæŋ/ A1	verb - past tense of sing: to produce musical sounds with the voice
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events
rain /reɪn/ A1	noun - water that falls from the clouds in drops
old /oʊld/ A1	adjective - having lived or existed for a long time
always /ˈɔːl.weɪz/ A1	adverb - at all times; forever