Another Crack In My Heart – English Lyrics

• By: Take That

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a lyrical journey with Take That's "Another Crack In My Heart," a deep cut from their iconic "Everything Changes" album. This soulful ballad, penned by Gary Barlow, offers a window into the English language's capacity for expressing profound sadness and vulnerability through its heartfelt depiction of repeated heartbreak. Understanding its poignant lyrics and the emotional depth of the vocals can enrich your grasp of English expressions related to love, loss, and resilience, making it a compelling song for language learners.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood; the centre of emotions
crack /kræk/ B1	noun - a narrow opening or split in a surface verb - to break or split something, creating a crack
picture /ˈpɪk.tʃər/ A1	noun - an image or representation made by drawing, painting, or photography verb - to represent or depict something in a picture
wall /wɔːl/ A1	noun - a vertical structure that encloses or separates an area
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method, manner, or route for doing something
spend /spɛnd/ B1	verb - to use money or time for a particular purpose
evening /ˈiːv.nɪŋ/ A2	noun - the period of time between late afternoon and night
kiss /kɪs/ A1	noun - the act of pressing one's lips to another person or object verb - to press one's lips against someone or something
goodbye /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ A1	noun - an expression of farewell
cross /krɒs/ A2	noun - a shape formed by two intersecting lines; a Christian symbol verb - to go from one side to the other
chart /tʃɑːrt/ B2	noun - a visual representation of data, often in the form of a graph verb - to plot or record information on a chart
suitcase /ˈsuːt.keɪs/ B1	noun - a portable rectangular bag for carrying clothes when traveling
alone /əˈloʊn/ A2	adjective - by oneself; without other people
raise /reɪz/ B1	verb - to lift or move something to a higher position
flag /flæɡ/ A2	noun - a piece of cloth with a distinctive design used as a symbol or signal
mercy /ˈmɜːr.si/ B2	noun - compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish
unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ B2	adjective - not known, unfamiliar, or not identified
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot noun - an act or period of running
hide /haɪd/ A1	verb - to conceal yourself or something from view

Key Grammar Structures

• I am just one man

  ➔ Simple present (affirmative)

  ➔ The verb "am" is the present form of "to be" used with the subject "I".

• I don't try to disguise

  ➔ Negative present simple with do‑not

  ➔ "don't" is the contracted form of "do not", used to make the present simple negative.

• I'm looking out for love

  ➔ Present continuous (progressive)

  ➔ "I'm" = "I am" + "-ing" form "looking" shows an ongoing action.

• I never do return

  ➔ Emphatic do + bare infinitive

  ➔ "do" is added before the verb "return" to give extra emphasis, especially with "never".

• Maybe I should try to live alone

  ➔ Modal verb "should" + infinitive

  ➔ "should" expresses advice or expectation; it is followed by the base form "try".

• I held on tight until it broke

  ➔ Past simple + "until" clause

  ➔ "held" is the past form of "hold"; the clause "until it broke" shows the point when the action stopped.

• It always runs away

  ➔ Adverb of frequency "always" + simple present

  ➔ "always" is placed before the verb "runs" to show that the action happens every time.

• Another picture on the wall

  ➔ Noun phrase with prepositional phrase "on the wall"

  ➔ "on the wall" is a prepositional phrase that modifies "picture", showing its location.