Afraid To Feel – English Lyrics

• By: LF SYSTEM

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and LF SYSTEM's "Afraid To Feel" is a perfect starting point. The song's repetitive and catchy lyrics make it easy to follow along and pick up new vocabulary related to emotions and relationships. Its blend of modern house and classic disco provides a vibrant and energetic backdrop that will keep you motivated. What makes this song special is its unique structure with changing tempos, which can help you appreciate the rhythm and flow of the English language in a fun and dynamic way.

[English]

Oh, you see the flames of burning passion

When I look into your eyes, yes-yes, oh-yes

Are you afraid to feel what you know it's real?

Like any other guy

Oh, you see the flames of burning passion

When I look into your eyes, yes-yes, oh-yes

Are you afraid to feel what you know it's real?

Like any other guy

Oh, you see the flames of burning passion

When I look into your eyes, yes-yes, oh-yes

Are you afraid to feel what you know it's real?

Like any other guy

Oh, playing with my heart will get ya nothing

You've got to come on inside

My heart's an open door, who can ask for more?

Come on in for a ride

Can't stop (can't stop) what I'm doing (what I'm doing)

What I'm doing to ya

Can't stop turning you on, on!

...

Oh, you see the flames of burning passion

When I look into your eyes, yes-yes, oh-yes

Are you afraid to feel what you know it's real?

Like any other guy

Oh, playing with my heart will get ya nothing

You've got to come on inside

My heart's an open door, who can ask for more?

Come on in for a ride

Can't stop (can't stop) what I'm doing (what I'm doing)

What I'm doing to ya

Can't stop turning you on, on!

Can't stop (can't stop) what I'm doing (what I'm doing)

What I'm doing to ya

Can't stop turning you on, on!

Oh, you see the flames of burning passion

When I look into your eyes, yes-yes, oh-yes

Are you afraid to feel what you know it's real?

Like any other guy

Oh, playing with my heart will get ya nothing

You've got to come on inside

My heart's an open door, who can ask for more?

Come on in for a ride

Can't stop (can't stop) what I'm doing (what I'm doing)

What I'm doing to ya

Can't stop turning you on, on!

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
flame /fleɪm/ B1	noun - a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
passion /ˈpæʃ.ən/ B2	noun - a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety; frightened
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body noun - the central or most important part
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organ that allows you to see
real /rɪəl/ A2	adjective - actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct one's gaze in a specified direction
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose
nothing /ˈnʌθ.ɪŋ/ A2	pronoun - not anything; no single thing
inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ A2	adverb - within the confines of something
stop /stɑːp/ A1	verb - to cease to happen; to come to an end
turn /tɜrn/ A2	verb - to move in a circular direction around an axis or a point
more /mɔːr/ A1	adjective - a greater or additional amount or degree
ride /raɪd/ A2	verb - to sit on and control the movement of a vehicle, animal, or other object
doing /ˈduː.ɪŋ/ A1	verb - the act of performing or executing something
on /ɒn/ A1	preposition - physically in contact with and supported by a surface

Key Grammar Structures

• Are you afraid to feel what you know it's real?

  ➔ Use of the question form with the auxiliary 'are' + subject to ask about feelings or states.

  ➔ 'Are' is the auxiliary verb used in questions in the present tense.

• You've got to come on inside

  ➔ Use of the modal phrase 'have to' to express obligation or necessity.

  ➔ 'Have to' indicates that something is required or necessary.

• My heart's an open door

  ➔ Use of the possessive 'my' + noun to indicate ownership and a metaphor for vulnerability.

  ➔ 'My' shows possession, and 'heart' is used metaphorically to represent feelings or emotional openness.

• Can't stop turning you on

  ➔ Use of the modal 'can't' + base verb 'stop' to express inability to cease an action.

  ➔ 'Can't' expresses inability, and 'stop' is the base form of the verb indicating the action.

• When I look into your eyes

  ➔ Use of the preposition 'into' with 'look' + object to describe directing one's gaze towards something.

  ➔ 'Into' indicates movement or focus towards the interior of something or someone.