Am I Dreaming – English Lyrics

• By: Kat DeLuna

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the enchanting world of Kat DeLuna's "Am I Dreaming"! This song is a fantastic way to experience a fusion of Latin and Caribbean rhythms, specifically bachata and reggae. By listening to the lyrics, you can learn common romantic expressions and phrases related to wonder and new experiences in English. Its soothing melody and unique blend of genres make it special, offering a glimpse into the diverse sounds that influenced Kat DeLuna's music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dreaming /ˈdriːmɪŋ/ A2	verb - experiencing images, emotions, and sensations during sleep adjective - existing only in dreams or fantasy; not real
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - to accept something as true; to have faith
true /truː/ A1	adjective - in accordance with fact or reality; not false
lies /laɪz/ B1	noun - false statements made with deliberate intent to deceive verb - to speak falsely or deceptively
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction
kiss /kɪs/ A1	verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of love, affection, or greeting noun - an act of kissing
real /riːəl/ A2	adjective - actually existing or occurring; not imagined or false
beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfl/ A2	adjective - pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
wonder /ˈwʌndər/ B1	verb - to be curious or in doubt about something
moon /muːn/ A1	noun - the natural satellite of the earth, visible by reflected light from the sun
dance /dæns/ A1	noun - a series of movements performed to music verb - to move rhythmically to music
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone

Key Grammar Structures

• It's too good to be true

  ➔ Adjective + "too" + adjective + "to" + infinitive (implied).

  ➔ Expresses that something is excessively good, making it difficult to believe or sustainable. Here, it means the situation is overly positive to be realistic.

• Leaving you black and blue

  ➔ Present participle "leaving" acting as a reduced relative clause implying cause/result.

  ➔ "Leaving" describes the consequence of deceiving someone; it causes them to be bruised and hurt (black and blue).

• I know you never had a brother like me that was on another level

  ➔ Relative clause "that was on another level" modifying "a brother like me".

  ➔ The relative clause provides additional information about the type of brother he claims to be.

• Have your body trembling, got you burning up like a kettle

  ➔ "Have" + object + past participle. Also, simile: "burning up like a kettle"

  ➔ "Have your body trembling" indicates that he is causing her body to tremble. "Burning up like a kettle" is a simile used to emphasize how hot and excited she feels.

• Never go back to the thing that use to give you something you can feel

  ➔ "Used to" + infinitive to describe a past habit or state. Also, relative clause: "that use to give you something you can feel" modifying "the thing".

  ➔ "Used to give" describes what "the thing" (likely a past relationship or experience) provided in the past. The overall message is to not return to something that used to provide fulfillment.

• But in my head I never thought I could fall in love with you...

  ➔ Past simple "thought" and conditional "could fall" in reported speech or internal monologue.

  ➔ Expresses a realization or admission that contradicts a previous belief or expectation. The speaker is reflecting on a past assumption.

• Baby wish we never left the floor, I don't know

  ➔ Subjunctive mood "wish we never left" expressing a regret about a past action. Also, use of "I don't know" as an interjection.

  ➔ The subjunctive "wish we never left" implies the speaker desires a different outcome in the past. "I don't know" expresses uncertainty or hesitation.