All of the Good – English Lyrics

• By: Kali Uchis

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the tender emotions of Kali Uchis's "All of the Good," a heartfelt song that beautifully captures the bittersweet experience of cherishing past memories while navigating loss. Its vulnerable lyrics and soulful melody offer a poignant way to connect with English expressions of love, remembrance, and healing, making it a powerful song to explore the language's emotional depth.

[English]

Not a day goes by

That these eyes don't cry just thinking of your smile

And all the precious time we can't rewind

I'm tryna forgive all of the mistakes

I'm tryna remember the memories we made

Where we were truly happy

Recalling the happiness is how I'll commemorate

So don't forget

All of the good things

All of the sweet, sweet memories

It was all worth it, no, we weren't perfect

But it's okay, long as we don't forget

All of the good, good

All of those sweet, sweet memories

It was all worth it, no, we weren't perfect

But it's okay, let's just reminisce on all of the good

The good

Yeah, good

Only the good

And I promise I will remember the good

But every single time, it starts to cross my mind that you're not here

...

I'll see you in everything that's God's design

My only relief is I can't help but cry

Look at the sunflowers, and you hold my hand

I won't forget

All of the good things

...

It was all worth it, no, we weren't perfect

But it's okay, long as we don't forget

All of the good, good

All of those sweet, sweet memories

It was all worth it, no, we weren't perfect

But it's okay, let's just reminisce on all of the good

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cry /kraɪ/ A2	verb - to shed tears as an expression of emotion
smile /smaɪl/ A2	noun - a facial expression with upward curving lips showing happiness verb - to form a facial expression with lips curved upward
happy /ˈhæpi/ A2	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
memories /ˈmɛm(ə)riz/ B1	noun - recollections of past experiences
reminisce /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪs/ C1	verb - to indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events
precious /ˈprɛʃəs/ B2	adjective - of great value or high quality
worth /wɜrθ/ B2	adjective - having a value equivalent to a specified amount
perfect /ˈpɜrfɪkt/ B2	adjective - having no faults or defects
remembrance /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/ C1	noun - the act of remembering something or someone
design /dɪˈzaɪn/ B2	noun - a plan or drawing produced to show the look of something verb - to create a plan or drawing for something
remember /rɪˈmɛm.bər/ A2	verb - to bring to mind or think of again
hope /hoʊp/ A2	verb - to want something to happen or be true

Key Grammar Structures

• Not a day goes by / That these eyes don't cry

  ➔ Present simple with 'not a day goes by'

  ➔ The phrase 'Not a day goes by' is used to emphasize a continuous action in the present, highlighting the frequency of the event.

• I'm tryna forgive all of the mistakes

  ➔ Contraction 'tryna' (trying to)

  ➔ The contraction 'tryna' is an informal way to say 'trying to,' commonly used in spoken and lyrical English.

• Where we were truly happy

  ➔ Past continuous tense

  ➔ The past continuous tense ('were truly happy') describes an action that was ongoing in the past, emphasizing the duration of happiness.

• So don't forget / All of the good things

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The imperative mood ('don't forget') is used to give a direct command or instruction, urging the listener not to forget.

• It was all worth it, no, we weren't perfect

  ➔ Past simple with 'was' and 'weren't'

  ➔ The past simple tense ('was worth it,' 'weren't perfect') is used to describe completed actions in the past.

• But it's okay, let's just reminisce on all of the good

  ➔ Present suggestion with 'let's'

  ➔ The phrase 'let's just reminisce' uses 'let's' to make a suggestion in the present, inviting the listener to join in the action.