Blessings – English Lyrics

• By: Calvin Harris, Clementine Douglas

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 you

Maybe 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

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No looking back this time

(No, no, no, no, no, no looking back)

(No, no)

No looking back this time

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No looking back this time

Runnin' from the truth was getting reckless

In your arms I never felt protected, oh

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'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)

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No looking back this time

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No looking back this time

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No looking back this time

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No looking back this time

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
letter /ˈletər/ A2	noun - a written message
lose /luːz/ A2	verb - to be unable to find
sorry /ˈsɒri/ A2	adjective - feeling regret or remorse
blessings /ˈblɛsɪŋz/ B2	noun - a divine favor or gift
intuition /ɪnˈtjuːɪʃən/ B2	noun - the ability to understand something instinctively
listen /ˈlɪsn/ A2	verb - to pay attention to sound
deserve /dɪˈzɜːrv/ B1	verb - to be worthy of
lie /laɪ/ A2	verb - to not tell the truth
tears /tɪərz/ A2	noun - drops of liquid from the eyes
looking /ˈlʊkɪŋ/ A2	verb - to direct one's gaze
back /bæk/ A1	noun - the rear
runnin' /ˈrʌnɪn/ B1	verb - present participle of run
truth /truːθ/ B1	noun - the real state of things
reckless /ˈrɛkləs/ B2	adjective - without care for consequences
protected /prəˈtɛktɪd/ B1	adjective - kept safe from harm

Key Grammar Structures

• 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".

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.