Always Time – English Lyrics

• By: Miguel

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the profound emotional landscape of Miguel's "Always Time." This heartfelt ballad offers a masterclass in conveying raw vulnerability and the bittersweet truth of letting go, making it a powerful song to connect with the nuances of English through its deeply personal and relatable lyrics. Discover how Miguel's unique R&B style blends with poignant storytelling to create a truly special listening experience.

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ I thought there was always time ♪

  ➔ Past Simple with 'thought' for past belief

  ➔ The verb 'thought' is used in the past simple to express a belief or opinion held in the past, indicating that the speaker no longer holds this belief.

• ♪ When you love this hard ♪

  ➔ Present Simple in a subordinate clause

  ➔ The present simple is used in the subordinate clause 'when you love this hard' to describe a condition or situation that is generally true or habitual.

• ♪ Maybe this time love means ♪

  ➔ Present Simple with 'means' for general truth

  ➔ The verb 'means' is used in the present simple to express a general truth or definition, indicating what love signifies in this context.

• ♪ letting go, letting go, letting go ♪

  ➔ Gerund after 'means'

  ➔ The gerund form 'letting go' is used after 'means' to describe the action or state that love signifies in this context.

• ♪ All the opposite ways that you grow ♪

  ➔ Relative Pronoun 'that' for non-defining clause

  ➔ The relative pronoun 'that' is used to introduce a non-defining relative clause, providing additional information about 'ways' without restricting its meaning.