3 Words – English Lyrics

• By: Cheryl Cole, will.i.am

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a musical journey with Cheryl Cole and will.i.am's '3 Words.' This track is a masterclass in modern pop and R&B, offering a unique, unconventional sound that moves away from traditional structures. Its introspective lyrics about the power of simple declarations of love provide rich context for understanding nuanced English expressions of affection. Listen closely to the interplay of vocals and the sparse, atmospheric production—it's a song that proves simplicity can hold immense emotional weight, making it an excellent piece for immersing yourself in contemporary English music and its poetic depth.

[English]

I met a guy at the club

I let him know I'm in love

I met a girl at the bar

I let her know who you are

I told her you are the love of my life

And one day you're gonna be my wife, and

We are gonna have some babies together

Uh ah uh ah uh ah

I told him you are the man of my dreams

You saved me from drowning in the streams

I know we're really gonna last forever, and ever

It was those 3 Words that saved my life, life

It wasn't complicated

Wasn't premeditated

It wasn't underrated

Boy I'm so glad you stated those

3 Words that saved my life

It wasn't complicated

Wasn't premeditated

To you I'm dedicated

Let's go ahead and say it

I love you, I love you

You are the love of my life, my life

I love you, I love you, I love you

You are the love of my life, my life

You know you're holding my heart

Can't nothing tear us apart

You know I'm so in love with you

Can't nothing tear us apart, no

I said, I- l-o-v-e –y-o-u, I'm so into you girl, she said

M-e-t-o o, it's obvious I'm so into you boy

So why don't we, we hold (hold) on for (to) love (love)

Through the ups and downs never let go

Holding on forever never (never) let go

It all started with 3 Words, saved my life

It wasn't complicated, It wasn't complicated, It wasn't complicated

Baby it's 3 Words, save my life

I love you, I love you

You are the love of my life, my life

I love you, I love you, I love you

You are the love of my life, my life

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or emotional attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
save /seɪv/ A2	verb - to rescue or preserve from harm
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the state of being alive
hold /hoʊld/ A1	verb - to grasp or carry something
dedicate /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/ B1	verb - to commit oneself to a task or purpose
complicated /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ B1	adjective - involving many parts in a complex relationship
premeditated /priˈmedɪteɪtɪd/ C1	adjective - planned or considered beforehand
underrated /ˌʌndərˈreɪtɪd/ B2	adjective - not rated or valued highly enough
stated /steɪtɪd/ A2	verb - to say something clearly
tear /tɛər/ A2	verb - to pull apart or break something
apart /əˈpɑːrt/ A2	adjective - separated or divided
obvious /ˈɒbviəs/ B1	adjective - easily seen or understood
forever /fəˈrɛvər/ A1	adverb - for all time
drowning /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/ A2	verb - to sink below the surface of a liquid
streams /striːmz/ A2	noun - a small narrow river