Adrenaline – English Lyrics

• By: Lauv
• Album: ~how i'm feeling~

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Lauv's "Adrenaline" and explore the nuances of longing and the desire to reignite lost passion. This song offers a chance to learn about expressing complex emotions in English, understand metaphorical language, and reflect on the dynamics of relationships. Discover how Lauv uses vivid imagery and relatable experiences to connect with listeners on a deeply personal level.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
adrenaline /əˈdrenəlɪn/ B2	noun - a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, especially in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion.
remembering /rɪˈmem.bər.ɪŋ/ B1	verb - to be able to bring back a piece of information into your mind
said /sed/ A1	verb - past tense of say: to utter words
bed /bed/ A1	noun - a piece of furniture for sleeping or resting on
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction.
baby /ˈbeɪ.bi/ A1	noun - a very young child.
hit /hɪt/ A2	verb - to strike someone or something forcefully.
sugar /ˈʃʊɡ.ər/ A1	noun - a sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants.
moment /ˈmoʊ.mənt/ A2	noun - a very short period of time.
fall /fɑːl/ A2	verb - to drop down without control.
need /niːd/ A1	verb - require (something) because it is essential or very important.
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.
nights /naɪts/ A1	noun - plural of night: the period of darkness in each twenty-four hours; the time from sunset to sunrise.
body /ˈbɑː.di/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or an animal, including the bones, flesh, and organs.
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection.
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	noun - the sense that enables one to be aware of things through physical contact.

Key Grammar Structures

• Remembering what you said

  ➔ Gerund as Subject

  ➔ The word "Remembering" functions as the subject of the sentence. A gerund (verb + -ing) can act as a noun.

• Now, I'm layin' alone in bed

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense (informal contraction)

  ➔ "I'm layin'" is an informal contraction of "I am laying". It describes an action happening at the moment of speaking. 'Laying' is the present participle of the verb 'to lay'.

• Tell me our touch ain't dull now

  ➔ Negative Auxiliary Contraction + Subjunctive Mood (informal)

  ➔ "Ain't" is a non-standard contraction for "is not/are not/am not/has not/have not". It's used informally. The sentence structure hints at a subjunctive mood, expressing a wish or hope that their touch is not dull.

• And I don't know where the ceilin' is

  ➔ Indirect Question

  ➔ The phrase "where the ceilin' is" acts as a noun clause that is the object of the verb "know". Instead of the direct question "Where is the ceiling?", the word order changes, and the auxiliary verb 'is' follows the subject 'ceiling'.

• Can we go back to adrenaline?

  ➔ Modal Verb for Request

  ➔ The modal verb "Can" is used to make a request or ask for permission. It indicates the possibility or ability to go back to adrenaline.

• Need a little, not a lot

  ➔ Ellipsis (omission of words)

  ➔ The sentence omits the subject and verb (I need) from the second clause, creating a concise and impactful statement. The full sentence could be: "I need a little, I don't need a lot."

• We've been settlin', settlin'

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous

  ➔ "We've been settling" indicates an action that started in the past and continues up to the present. The repetition emphasizes the ongoing nature of the settling.