A Million Lives – English Lyrics

• By: Jake Miller
• Album: 2:00am in LA

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a journey through connection and hope with Jake Miller's "A Million Lives." This emotionally charged pop-rap ballad, deeply rooted in real fan stories, offers powerful insights into human struggles and the strength found in shared experiences. By listening, you can explore authentic English narratives and appreciate how music can provide comfort and inspiration, making it a perfect song to immerse yourself in the language and its heartfelt expressions.

[English]

The other day I got an email, I almost didn't read it

But something caught my eye right before I could delete it

It was bold and underlined, "Please Read" was the title

Followed by "Jake you are my idol"

It said and I quote, my name is Nikki and I used to be a dancer

Till the day the doctor diagnosed me with cancer

So I said goodbye to all the hair on my head

And hello to my hospital bed

Yeah see I was just a normal girl, it happened so fast

There were so many days that I thought would be my last

However the fight was tough, and the battle was long

But I felt strong when I listened to your songs

You were always there for me, you helped my heart beat

You were my only friend, kept you on repeat

I thank God for you every single night

'Cause believe it or not, you saved my life

I've met a million people, been in million places

Shoke million hands, seen a million faces

I've had a million lows and a million more highs

No I haven't made a million, but I've touched a million lives

I've met a million people, been in million places

Shoke million hands, seen a million faces

I've had a million lows and a million more highs

No I haven't made a million, but I've, but I've

Yeah the mailman knocked, said it was for me

Handed me a box, sent from Tennessee

Written on the top "for Jakes eyes only"

Inside was a journal and letter that he wrote me

It said my name is Dillon I'm in 7th grade

I'm ridiculed and picked on almost everyday

Yeah they push me in the halls, in between my classes

Yesterday they took my books then broke my glasses

I got no one to talk to, its like I don't exist

Sometimes I wonder if I was gone, would I be missed?

But let me tell you the real reason for this letter

You've helped me through it all, you've helped me feel better

You're words gimme confidence, your message is inspire me

You help me find my inner strength deep inside of me

Through all the bad times, you helped me find the light

Believe it or not, you saved my life

I've met a million people, been in million places

Shoke a million hands, seen a million faces

Had a million lows and a million more highs

No I haven't made a million but I've touched a million lives

Meet a million people, been in million places

Shoke a million hands, seen a million faces

Had a million lows, and a million more highs

No I haven't made a million but I've, but I've

I was sittin' at my table at dinner the other night

When I noticed a little girl sittin' to my right

She was lookin' at me like she knew me, I guess she did

'Cause then she walked right up to me and then she said

My name is Sami and I swear that I'm your biggest fan

I think she even had my name written on her hand

She said me and my brother used to listen to you every day

Until last year, when he passed away

I'll never forget seein' my parents cry

When they got a call sayin' that their son had died

Man I wish that he was here now, you were his favorite

He had your mixtape and he never stopped playin' it

Your music gives me a feeling that I just can't describe

It's like I got my brother back and he's still alive

I pray for both of you, every single night

'Cause believe it or not, you saved my life

I've met a million people, been in million places

Shoke a million hands, seen a million faces

Had a million lows, and a million more highs

No I haven't made a million, but I've touched a million lives

Met a million people, been in million places

Shoke a million hands, seen a million faces

Had a million lows, and a million more highs

No I haven't made a million, but I've, but I've

Now let me turn the table, and talk to you

I had a dream but your the reason that it's coming true

Yeah fans I've had some dark days, when the sun don't shine

But you always reminded me that I would be fine

Cause when no else cared, you believed in my vision

And now I got an army coming with me on my mission

I thank God for all of you, every single night

'Cause believe it or not, you saved my life

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep verb - to imagine or hope for something
strong /strɔːŋ/ B1	adjective - having power or strength
battle /ˈbæt.əl/ B2	noun - a fight between armed forces verb - to fight or struggle against something
help /hɛlp/ A1	verb - to assist someone
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person you know well and like
cancer /ˈkænsər/ B2	noun - a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells
music /ˈmjuː.zɪk/ A1	noun - vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or point in space
million /ˈmɪljən/ A1	noun - the number equivalent to 1,000,000
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible
message /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/ B1	noun - a communication containing information
strength /strɛŋkθ/ B2	noun - the quality or state of being strong
battle /ˈbæt.əl/ B2	noun - a fight between armed forces

Key Grammar Structures

• I thank God for you every single night

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present simple tense to express a habitual action.

• You've helped me through it all

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ The present perfect tense indicates an action that has relevance to the present.

• I was just a normal girl, it happened so fast

  ➔ Past Simple Tense

  ➔ The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past.

• Believe it or not, you saved my life

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The imperative mood is used to give commands or make requests.

• I've met a million people, been in million places

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ This structure emphasizes experiences up to the present.

• You help me find my inner strength deep inside of me

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The present simple tense is used to express general truths or habits.

• I had a dream but you're the reason that it's coming true

  ➔ Past Simple and Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The past simple describes a completed action, while the present continuous describes an ongoing action.