Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the sun-soaked world of Calvin Harris's "Blessings," featuring Clementine Douglas. This track offers a masterclass in expressing self-assuredness and moving forward, all while grooving to an infectious house beat. Discover how this song blends soulful vocals with an empowering message, making it a perfect study in musicality and emotional expression.
[English]
I'm wrapping up this letter that I wrote youMaybe it's the only way to cut through
I won't lose myself for anybody
I'm not sorry, yeah
Though it hurts, I only wish you blessings
When intuition talks, you gotta listen
I won't lose myself for anybody
I'm not sorry, yeah
'Cause you build me up to break me down
Never respect the love you found
And I had a voice inside the back of my mind
I always knew it deep down
You don't deserve me, bae, I won't lie
Got no more tears to cry
Oh-oh, no looking back this time
No looking back this time
(No, no, no, no, no, no looking back)
(No, no)
No looking back this time
No looking back this time
Runnin' from the truth was getting reckless
In your arms I never felt protected, oh
'Cause you don't deserve me, bae, I won't lie
Got no more tears to cry
Oh-oh, no looking back this time
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh (whoa)
Oh-oh, oh-oh
No looking back this time (oh-oh, oh-oh)
No looking back this time
No looking back this time
No looking back this time
No looking back this time
Key Vocabulary
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letter /ˈletər/ A2 |
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lose /luːz/ A2 |
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sorry /ˈsɒri/ A2 |
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blessings /ˈblɛsɪŋz/ B2 |
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intuition /ɪnˈtjuːɪʃən/ B2 |
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listen /ˈlɪsn/ A2 |
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deserve /dɪˈzɜːrv/ B1 |
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lie /laɪ/ A2 |
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tears /tɪərz/ A2 |
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looking /ˈlʊkɪŋ/ A2 |
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back /bæk/ A1 |
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runnin' /ˈrʌnɪn/ B1 |
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truth /truːθ/ B1 |
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reckless /ˈrɛkləs/ B2 |
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protected /prəˈtɛktɪd/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I'm wrapping up this letter that I wrote you
➔ Relative Clause
➔ The clause "that I wrote you" modifies the noun "letter". The relative pronoun "that" introduces the clause and acts as the object of the verb "wrote".
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Though it hurts, I only wish you blessings
➔ Subjunctive Clause/Concession
➔ "Though it hurts" expresses a contrast. Despite the speaker's pain, they still wish the other person well. 'Though' introduces a concessive clause.
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You build me up to break me down
➔ Infinitive of Purpose
➔ The phrase "to break me down" functions as an infinitive of purpose, explaining *why* you build me up. It shows the intention behind the action.
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I had a voice inside the back of my mind
➔ Prepositional Phrase as Adjective
➔ "inside the back of my mind" is a prepositional phrase modifying "voice". It specifies *where* the voice was located – not physically, but mentally.
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You don't deserve me, bae, I won't lie
➔ Tag Question/Informal Address
➔ "bae" is an informal term of endearment. The phrase functions as a direct address, adding a personal tone. The statement is a strong assertion.
