Lyrics & Translation
Discover the language of love through John Legend's timeless ballad, "All of Me." This song, a heartfelt tribute to Chrissy Teigen, beautifully articulates the nuances of unconditional love, showcasing how to express deep emotions with simple yet powerful lyrics. Learn to convey your feelings and appreciate the beauty in imperfection, all while improving your English vocabulary and comprehension.
Key Vocabulary
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smart /smɑːrt/ A2 |
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mouth /maʊθ/ A1 |
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head /hɛd/ A1 |
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spinning /ˈspɪnɪŋ/ B1 |
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mind /maɪnd/ A2 |
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beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfl/ A2 |
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magical /ˈmædʒɪkl/ B1 |
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dizzy /ˈdɪzi/ B2 |
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underwater /ˌʌndərˈwɔːtər/ B1 |
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breathing /ˈbriːðɪŋ/ A1 |
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crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ A2 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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curves /kɜːrvz/ B1 |
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edges /ˈedʒɪz/ A2 |
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perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ A2 |
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imperfections /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃənz/ B2 |
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end /end/ A1 |
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beginning /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/ A1 |
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lose /luːz/ A1 |
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winning /ˈwɪnɪŋ/ A2 |
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crying /ˈkraɪɪŋ/ A1 |
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beating /ˈbiːtɪŋ/ B1 |
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downfall /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/ C1 |
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muse /mjuːz/ B2 |
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distraction /dɪˈstrækʃən/ B2 |
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rhythm /ˈrɪðəm/ B1 |
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blues /bluːz/ B2 |
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ringing /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/ B1 |
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cards /kɑːrdz/ A2 |
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table /ˈteɪbl/ A1 |
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hearts /hɑːrts/ A1 |
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risking /ˈrɪskɪŋ/ B2 |
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hard /hɑːrd/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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What would I do without your smart mouth
➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 2)
➔ Uses "would + base form of verb" in the main clause to express a hypothetical situation. "Without your smart mouth" implies a current situation that is contrary to fact. This implies the speaker relies on their partner's sharp wit.
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Drawing me in and you kicking me out
➔ Present Participle as Adjective/Reduced Relative Clause
➔ "Drawing" and "kicking" are present participles acting like adjectives describing the actions. It's a concise way of saying "[You are] drawing me in and [you are] kicking me out."
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My head's underwater but I'm breathing fine
➔ Contrasting Ideas with "but"
➔ The word "but" connects two contrasting ideas. Being underwater would usually make breathing difficult, but the speaker claims to be breathing fine, emphasizing the unusual and powerful effect of the relationship.
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Love your curves and all your edges
➔ Direct Object of the Verb "Love"
➔ "Curves" and "edges" are the direct objects of the verb "love". The speaker is declaring their love for specific physical attributes, both the conventionally attractive ("curves") and the less conventionally celebrated ("edges").
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All your perfect imperfections
➔ Adjective Order (Opinion before Fact)
➔ The order of adjectives follows the general rule: Opinion (perfect) comes before Fact (imperfections). "Perfect" is a subjective judgment, while "imperfections" is a more objective description. This creates a paradox emphasizing acceptance.
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Even when I lose I'm winning
➔ Subordinate Clause with "Even when"
➔ "Even when" introduces a subordinate clause expressing a condition that contrasts with the main clause. Despite losing, the speaker feels like they are winning because of the relationship. This shows the power and value of the connection.
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My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
➔ Appositive (Renaming a Noun)
➔ "My rhythm and blues" is an appositive phrase that renames or further clarifies "My worst distraction". It suggests the speaker's love is both a source of trouble and also their emotional outlet, like the music genre.
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