Amazing – English Lyrics

• By: George Michael

Lyrics & Translation

"Amazing" by George Michael is more than just a catchy tune; it's an ode to the power of love and its ability to liberate. By exploring the heartfelt lyrics, users can improve their understanding of English expressions related to love, relationships, and personal transformation. Discover how Michael's personal experiences shaped this uplifting anthem and learn to appreciate the 'amazing' aspects of love in your own life.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
amazing /əˈmeɪ.zɪŋ/ B2	adjective - causing great surprise or wonder
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
broken /ˈbroʊ.kən/ B1	adjective - having been damaged or destroyed
saviour /ˈseɪ.vjər/ B2	noun - a person who saves someone or something from danger
questions /ˈkwɛs.tʃənz/ A2	noun - sentences that ask for information
celebrate /ˈsɛl.ɪ.breɪt/ B1	verb - to acknowledge a significant event with a social gathering or activity
mixed /mɪkst/ B1	adjective - consisting of different qualities or elements
fate /feɪt/ B2	noun - the development of events beyond a person's control
questions /ˈkwɛs.tʃənz/ A2	noun - sentences that ask for information
disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ B2	noun - a means of altering one's appearance to conceal identity
crazy /ˈkreɪ.zi/ B1	adjective - mentally deranged; insane
victims /ˈvɪk.tɪmz/ B2	noun - people harmed or killed by a crime, accident, or other event

Key Grammar Structures

• I was mixed up when you came to me

  ➔ Past Simple Passive (was mixed up) followed by a 'when' clause indicating a point in the past.

  ➔ The sentence uses the passive voice, emphasizing that the speaker was in a state of confusion ('mixed up') as a result of external factors, specifically the arrival of 'you'. The 'when' clause provides the timing of this change.

• Said daddy get you gone, I'm missing my baby

  ➔ Imperative ('get you gone') followed by Present Continuous ('I'm missing') indicating an ongoing action.

  ➔ The line combines a command ('get you gone') to someone (presumably the 'daddy') with an expression of longing ('I'm missing my baby'). The present continuous emphasizes the continuing nature of the feeling.

• If luck is a lady?

  ➔ Elliptical question. It is a shortened form of a conditional sentence, with the 'if' clause presented but the main clause omitted.

  ➔ The full sentence is implied, such as 'If luck is a lady, what will happen?' or 'If luck is a lady, how can I rely on it?'. This leaves the listener to infer the speaker's concern or uncertainty about relying on luck.

• I was going down for the third time

  ➔ Past Continuous tense used to describe an action in progress in the past.

  ➔ The phrase 'going down' metaphorically means facing a difficult or failing situation. The past continuous highlights that this was an ongoing process, not a single event.

• My heart was broken, I was not open to your suggestions

  ➔ Past Simple Passive ('was broken') and Past Simple Negative ('was not open') connected by a comma. The first clause describes a state, the second describes a disposition or unwillingness.

  ➔ The speaker's broken heart made them unreceptive to advice or ideas from others. The comma creates a sense of immediate connection between the emotional state and the resulting behavior.

• I guess that cupid was in disguise

  ➔ Past Simple (was) and use of 'guess' to express uncertainty or speculation.

  ➔ The speaker uses 'I guess' to suggest a possible explanation for the unexpected turn of events. The phrase 'in disguise' adds a layer of intrigue, suggesting that love arrived in an unexpected form.

• The way that love can set you free

  ➔ Relative clause with 'that' as a relative pronoun. 'That' introduces a clause that modifies the noun 'way'. Modals of probability/possibility

  ➔ This line expresses the enabling or liberating power of love, showing how it empowers someone to overcome challenges.

• I never thought that my saviour would come

  ➔ Past Simple with 'never' and conditional 'would'. Expressing a past realization about a future conditional event.

  ➔ This shows the speaker's surprise or unexpectedness in finding someone who brings them relief or helps them out of a difficult situation.

• Don't put your love in chains, baby

  ➔ Negative Imperative (Don't + base verb) to give a prohibition or warning. Direct address ('baby').

  ➔ The imperative 'Don't put' conveys a strong plea against restricting or confining love. The term of endearment 'baby' softens the command and expresses affection.