Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In – English Lyrics

• By: The 5th Dimension
• Album: The Age of Aquarius

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" by The 5th Dimension! This iconic medley, known for its lush harmonies and powerful message, offers a fantastic opportunity to explore English through its hopeful lyrics. You'll learn vocabulary related to peace, understanding, and astrological themes, all while enjoying the blend of pop, soul, and R&B that made this song a classic anthem of optimism and unity. Its unique structure, combining two distinct songs, makes it a special piece to analyze for vocal arrangement and lyrical flow, encouraging a deeper appreciation for English songcraft.

[English]

Set me down now you're awake

I can make, make it okay

I can tell I'mma be your baby

Free you just wanna be enough, okay?

I can tell I wanna be your baby

These roads you know I'll walk you down

It's so hard to see the lies, lies, lies, no, no, no

Cries, cries, cries, no, no, no

Minds, minds, minds, no, no, no

Aquarius

Aquarius

Aquarius

In a world full of darkness, I've become your midnight sun

I want to change, the first step is the hardest

A brand new age is finally begun right now

This light from here won't hold me down

It's so hard to see the stars, stars, stars, our minds, minds, minds

Government, the media, their plans are blind, blind, blind

And my mind, mind, mind, known, known, known

Times, times, times, come, come, come

Aquarius

Aquarius

Aquarius

The age of Aquarius

But dawn of a new era

Welcome to my world

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Aquarius /əˈkwɛəriəs/ C1	noun - the eleventh astrological sign, represented by the water‑bearer
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the element of a person that enables them to think, feel, and willing
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
light /laɪt/ A2	noun - visible electromagnetic radiation that makes things visible
darkness /ˈdɑːrk.nəs/ B1	noun - the absence of light
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star at the centre of the solar system
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ B1	verb - to make or become different noun - the act of making something different
new /njuː/ A1	adjective - not existing before; recent
age /eɪdʒ/ B1	noun - a distinct period of history or a person's life
dawn /dɔːn/ B2	noun - the first appearance of light in the morning
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth and all its peoples, places and things
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn
hard /hɑːrd/ A1	adjective - requiring a great deal of effort
blind /blaɪnd/ B2	adjective - unable to see
welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ B1	verb - to greet or receive with pleasure
become /bɪˈkʌm/ B2	verb - to begin to be
step /stɛp/ A2	noun - a movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down again