Beautiful World – English Lyrics

• By: Connie Talbot
• Album: Beautiful World

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
wish /wɪʃ/ A2	verb - to want something to happen or to be true
create /kriˈeɪt/ B2	verb - to cause something to come into existence
miracle /ˈmɪr.ə.kəl/ B2	noun - an extraordinary event that is not explainable by natural or scientific laws
pattern /ˈpæt.ərn/ B2	noun - a repeated decorative design or a regular arrangement
sky /skaɪ/ A2	noun - the region of the atmosphere seen from the earth
world /wɜːld/ A2	noun - the planet we live on
beautiful /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/ A2	adjective - pleasing to look at or attractive
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
world /wɜːld/ A2	noun - the planet we live on
wonderful /ˈwʌn.dər.fəl/ B2	adjective - extremely good or pleasing
magical /ˈmædʒɪkəl/ C1	adjective - relating to magic, enchanting

Key Grammar Structures

• I wish I knew Why the clouds above are so beautiful

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood (Wish Clauses)

  ➔ The sentence uses the subjunctive mood with the verb 'wish' to express a desire or regret about something unreal or contrary to fact. 'I wish I *knew*' implies the speaker doesn't actually know.

• Why they create pictures for me and you

  ➔ Subject-Verb Agreement

  ➔ The subject 'they' (referring to the clouds) is plural, so the verb 'create' is used in its base form (present simple).

• It's a miracle for us to share

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ The infinitive phrase 'to share' explains the purpose of the miracle. It answers the question 'Why is it a miracle?' - 'To share'.

• I could daydream and look at the sky forever

  ➔ Modal Verb 'Could' for Possibility/Ability

  ➔ 'Could' expresses a potential action. The speaker has the ability or possibility to daydream and look at the sky forever. It can also imply a wish or desire.

• Come with me, I'll show you

  ➔ Future Simple ('will' contraction)

  ➔ 'I'll' is a contraction of 'I will', indicating a simple future action. The speaker promises to show something to the listener.

• I saw an angel and a polar bear Playing games in the sky

  ➔ Participle Clause

  ➔ 'Playing games in the sky' is a present participle phrase that modifies the angel and polar bear. It describes what they were doing.

• If you look at the clouds every way, Then they tell us a story each day

  ➔ Conditional Sentences (Type 0/1)

  ➔ This sentence combines elements of both type 0 and type 1 conditionals. The 'if' clause describes a general condition (looking at the clouds), and the result is a likely outcome (they tell a story). While often true (type 0), the 'then' suggests a consequence.

• And they don't make a sound but we'll share together

  ➔ Conjunction 'but' as Contrast

  ➔ The conjunction 'but' indicates a contrast. The clouds don't make a sound, yet the speaker and listener can still share the experience.