Calm Me Down – English Lyrics

• By: American Authors

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the emotional depth of American Authors' "Calm Me Down," a poignant alt-pop track that showcases the band's mature sound. Its relatable lyrics, expressing a universal need for comfort and peace, make it a perfect song for anyone looking to connect with English music on a deeper level. You'll not only appreciate its musicality but also gain insight into common English expressions of vulnerability and seeking support.

[English]

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ DOWN ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ DOWN ♪

♪ THAT DAY IN NEW YORK ♪

♪ I SPUN OUT I FELL SHORT ♪

♪ BUT I FELT CLOSE TO YOU ♪

♪ ONE NIGHT IN DETROIT ♪

♪ I THOUGHT THERE WAS NO POINT ♪

♪ BUT I FELT CLOSE TO YOU ♪

♪ EVERYONE TELLING ME WHAT TO DO, ♪

♪ WHAT TO THINK, WHERE TO BE ♪

♪ BUT EVERYDAY EVERYDAY EVERYDAY'S ♪

♪ FILLING UP WITH MY ANXIETY ♪

♪ I CAN BARELY OPEN MY UP MY EYES ♪

♪ OPEN UP MY EYES, EYES, EYES ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ DOWN ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ DOWN ♪

♪ I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN ♪

♪ STAY STRONG, HOLD ON, FOR TOO LONG ♪

♪ I'VE BEEN LOST ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ DOWN ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ THAT DAY IN BROOKLYN ♪

♪ I SPUN OUT YOU JUMPED IN ♪

♪ AND I FELT CLOSE TO YOU ♪

♪ ONE NIGHT IN LA ♪

♪ I THOUGHT THERE WAS NO WAY ♪

♪ BUT I FELT CLOSE TO YOU ♪

♪ EVERYONE TELLING ME WHAT TO DO, ♪

♪ WHAT TO THINK, WHERE TO BE ♪

♪ BUT EVERYDAY EVERYDAY EVERYDAY'S ♪

♪ FILLING UP WITH MY ANXIETY ♪

♪ I CAN BARELY OPEN MY UP MY EYES ♪

♪ OPEN UP MY EYES, EYES, EYES ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ DOWN ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ DOWN ♪

♪ I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN ♪

♪ STAY STRONG, HOLD ON, FOR TOO LONG ♪

♪ I'VE BEEN LOST ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ DOWN ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ DOWN, DOWN ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ DOWN, DOWN ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪♪♪

♪ EVERYONE TELLING ME WHAT TO DO, ♪

♪ WHAT TO THINK, WHERE TO BE ♪

♪ BUT EVERYDAY EVERYDAY EVERYDAY'S ♪

♪ FILLING UP WITH MY ANXIETY ♪

♪ I CAN BARELY OPEN MY UP MY EYES ♪

♪ OPEN UP MY EYES ♪

♪ ALL THIS PARANOIA'S ♪

♪ GOT MY VISION GOING BLIND ♪

♪ EVERYBODY TELLING ME WHERE GO ♪

♪ HOW TO LIVE, HOW TO SEE ♪

♪ BUT EVERYDAY EVERYDAY EVERYDAY'S ♪

♪ FILLING UP WITH INSECURITIES ♪

♪ I CAN BARELY OPEN MY UP MY EYES ♪

♪ OPEN UP MY EYES, EYES, EYES ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ DOWN ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ DOWN ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ DOWN ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ DOWN ♪

♪ I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN ♪

♪ STAY STRONG, HOLD ON, FOR TOO LONG ♪

♪ I'VE BEEN LOST ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ DOWN ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ DOWN, DOWN ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪ DOWN, DOWN ♪

♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪

♪♪♪

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ I NEED YOU HERE TO CALM ME ♪ DOWN ♪

  ➔ Infinitive Phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'TO CALM ME DOWN' is an infinitive phrase functioning as an adverb, describing the purpose of needing the person.

• ♪ THAT DAY IN NEW YORK ♪

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'IN NEW YORK' is a prepositional phrase acting as an adverb, modifying the noun 'DAY' by indicating location.

• ♪ I THOUGHT THERE WAS NO POINT ♪

  ➔ Past Tense + Indirect Speech

  ➔ The verb 'THOUGHT' is in the past tense, and 'THERE WAS NO POINT' is an indirect statement reporting the speaker's past belief.

• ♪ EVERYONE TELLING ME WHAT TO DO, ♪

  ➔ Present Continuous + Gerund

  ➔ 'TELLING' is the present participle used in the continuous tense, and 'WHAT TO DO' is a gerund phrase functioning as the direct object.

• ♪ BUT EVERYDAY EVERYDAY EVERYDAY'S ♪

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The word 'EVERYDAY' is repeated three times for emphasis, highlighting the frequency and intensity of the anxiety.

• ♪ I CAN BARELY OPEN MY UP MY EYES ♪

  ➔ Adverb of Degree + Modal Verb

  ➔ 'BARELY' is an adverb of degree modifying the verb 'CAN OPEN', indicating minimal ability. 'CAN' is a modal verb expressing possibility.

• ♪ ALL THIS PARANOIA'S ♪ GOT MY VISION GOING BLIND ♪

  ➔ Apostrophe S + Present Continuous

  ➔ The apostrophe S in 'PARANOIA'S' shows possession. 'IS GOT' is a non-standard contraction used for rhythmic effect, and 'GOING BLIND' is a present continuous phrase.