Analogue – English Lyrics

• By: a-ha
• Album: Analogue

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the lyrical depth and rich soundscapes of a-ha's "Analogue (All I Want)," a sophisticated pop-rock anthem that showcases Morten Harket's distinctive vocals and the band's evolved songwriting. Learning English through this song offers insight into expressions of love, forgiveness, and personal reflection. Its blend of organic instrumentation with subtle electronic touches provides a nuanced musical experience, making it a compelling piece for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.

[English]

Come back, my darling one

I'm calling on you

The road ahead is long

And I must warn you

I wonder where did she go?

If I failed you

I tell you right now

All I want you to know, I love you

All I need is the time to show you

...

Come back, my fallen son

Don't let them fool you

'Cause when the day is done

They'll never move you

Lay down your senseless pride

(Got more than you) Put out your mournful tones

I tell you right now

All I want you to know, I love you

All I need is the time to show you how I feel

Feel

...

Lay down your senseless pride

You traveled once too often, yeah

I tell you right now

All I want you to know, I love you

All I need is the time to show you, oh yeah

You know, I love you

All I need is the time to show you how I feel

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
darling /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/ B1	noun - a beloved person
road /roʊd/ A2	noun - a way or path for vehicles or people
warn /wɔrn/ B1	verb - to inform someone about a possible danger
failed /feɪld/ B2	verb - to be unsuccessful in achieving something
pride /praɪd/ B2	noun - a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction
mournful /ˈmɔrnfl/ C1	adjective - expressing sorrow or grief
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a strong affection for someone noun - a strong feeling of affection
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a period during which something happens
show /ʃoʊ/ A2	verb - to make something visible or known
travel /ˈtrævəl/ B1	verb - to go from one place to another
often /ˈɔːfən/ A2	adverb - frequently; many times

Key Grammar Structures

• Come back, my darling one

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase "Come back" is an example of the imperative mood, used to give commands or requests.

• I tell you right now

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "I tell you" uses the present simple tense to express a current action.

• All I want you to know

  ➔ Infinitive phrase

  ➔ The phrase "you to know" is an infinitive phrase that expresses a desire or intention.

• All I need is the time to show you

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "All I need is" uses the present simple tense to state a fact about the speaker's needs.

• Don't let them fool you

  ➔ Negative imperative

  ➔ The phrase "Don't let" is a negative imperative, used to advise against an action.

• You traveled once too often

  ➔ Past simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "You traveled" uses the past simple tense to describe a completed action in the past.

• I love you

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "I love you" uses the present simple tense to express a current feeling.