Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the heartwarming world of Rex Orange County with his song "Amazing." This track offers a beautiful blend of candid lyrics and an upbeat, comforting melody, making it an excellent choice for English learners. You can explore modern conversational English through its relatable themes of love and self-acceptance, while its clear vocal delivery and repetitive chorus make it easy to follow along and grasp new vocabulary and expressions. The song's simple yet profound message of finding someone who makes you feel "amazing" provides an accessible and enjoyable way to connect with the language on an emotional level.
[English]
There's no way to time itAnd where you may find it is unknown
Until then, you're a loner
So you see her
She's over in the corner
And you can't ignore her
There must be a reason
You see it, believe it now
Search the definition of shame
I'm sure you'll see my face
Who's gonna save me now?
I hope it's you, my babe
Don't change a thing, you are amazing
I can't believe you've come and saved me
We can stay here, spend every day here
I don't mind, no
Don't change a thing, you are amazing
I can't believe you've come and saved me
We can stay here, spend every day here
I don't mind
See her
She's over in the corner
And I can't ignore her
I hope there's a reason
To see it, I see it now
Search the definition of afraid
And I'm sure you'll see my face
Who's gonna save me now?
I hope it's you, my babe
Don't change a thing, you are amazing
I can't believe you've come and saved me
We can stay here, spend everyday dear
I wouldn't mind
Don't change a thing, you are amazing
I can't believe you've come and saved me
We can stay here, spend every day here
Oh, I don't mind, that's all right
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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There's no way to time it
➔ Contraction of 'There is', infinitive construction
➔ The sentence uses the contraction 'There's' for a more conversational tone. The phrase 'to time it' is an infinitive acting as the object of 'way'. It means there's no method or possibility of controlling the timing.
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Search the definition of shame
➔ Imperative mood, noun as object
➔ This is a direct command. The verb 'Search' is in the imperative mood, telling someone to look up the meaning of 'shame'.
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I hope it's you, my babe
➔ Ellipsis, vocative
➔ The 'it' refers to the person who will save the speaker. 'My babe' is a vocative, directly addressing the person the speaker hopes will save them. The full sentence could be 'I hope that the person who will save me is you, my babe'.
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Who's gonna save me now?
➔ Contraction, future with 'going to', rhetorical question
➔ 'Who's' is a contraction of 'Who is'. 'Gonna' is a colloquial contraction of 'going to'. This is a rhetorical question, meaning the speaker doesn't necessarily expect an answer, but is expressing a feeling of desperation.
