A Couple Minutes – English Lyrics

• By: Olivia Dean
• Album: The Art Of Loving

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the soulful language of vulnerability with Olivia Dean's "A Couple Minutes." This neo-soul track is a masterclass in expressing complex, bittersweet emotions with simple, heartfelt clarity, perfect for learning vocabulary around nostalgia, closure, and the enduring beauty of shared moments. Its gentle, Motown-inspired groove and accessible lyrics make it a calming and deeply resonant song to begin your language and emotional journey.

[English]

[Music] [Applause]

[Music]

Turn around. Since when are you smoking now?

[Music] It's been a while. Let me know

[Music] moving house.

You're the only one who knows that. You're  

the only one who does that face. I  just want to know if you're okay.

only have a couple minutes and already kind  of feels like back on your sofa. Of course,  

I still care. Love's never wasted when it's  shared. M although it's over, I'll always be  

there. [Music] Only have a couple minutes since  we're going back to real life. [Music] [Laughter]

I guess we found a silver lining. I'm glad  you're doing so well. If only you could see  

how I've been. If I'm being real, no,  it ain't been the same. We could talk  

if we want. I already know it's no good for  me. It's all right. Think I'm fine with the  

silence. There's some good and goodbyes. Oh,  back on your soul. Of course, I still care.  

And love's never wasted when it's shared. M.  And although it's over, I'll always be there.

Only have a couple minutes in the morning  to realize your heart. Every part of me  

will let go. Let it start to be in your  heart. Every part of me will let go. Let  

it start to be in your heart. Every part of me  will let go. Let it start to be in your heart.  

Every part of me will let go. Let it start to be

a couple minutes for going with the real life

going around.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
care /keər/ A1	verb - to feel concern or interest noun - protection and attention given to someone
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for
share /ʃɛər/ A1	verb - to use or have something together with others noun - a portion of something
realize /ˈriəlaɪz/ B1	verb - to become aware of something
silence /ˈsaɪləns/ A2	noun - a state of quiet or absence of sound
lining /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ B2	noun - a layer of material inside a garment
silver /ˈsɪlvər/ A1	adjective - made of or resembling silver noun - a precious metal
glad /ɡlæd/ A1	adjective - feeling joy or pleasure
wasted /ˈweɪstɪd/ B1	adjective - not used effectively
sofa /ˈsoʊfə/ A1	noun - a comfortable seat for two or more people
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood noun - the center of emotion
let /lɛt/ A1	verb - to allow or permit
start /stɑːrt/ A1	verb - to begin noun - the beginning of something
going /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ A1	verb - present participle of go noun - the act of departing
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual part of a person
minutes /ˈmɪnɪts/ A1	noun - a unit of time equal to 60 seconds