Car's Outside – English Lyrics

• By: James Arthur

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt emotions of James Arthur's "Car's Outside"! This touching ballad beautifully expresses the universal feelings of love, longing, and the challenges of separation. Learning the lyrics offers a rich opportunity to grasp English vocabulary related to relationships, emotions, and the sacrifices made for passion and career. Its clear narrative and powerful delivery make it special for anyone wanting to connect with the nuances of emotional English expression.

[English]

(Intro)

I'm packin' my bags that I didn't unpack the last time

I'm sayin', see you again, so many times it's becomin' my tag line

But you know the truth, I'd rather hold you Than try to catch this flight

So many things I'd rather say But for now, it's "goodbye"

You say I'm always leavin'

You, when you're sleepin' alone but the

The car's outside, but I Don't wanna go tonight

I'm not gettin' in the Addison Lee

Unless you pack your bags You're comin' with me

I'm tired of lovin' from afar And never being where you are

Close the windows, lock the doors

Don't wanna leave you anymore

(Interlude)

I'm starin' at the same four walls in a different hotel

It's an unfamiliar feelin', but I know it so well

Oh, but you know the truth, I'd rather hold you Than this mobile in my hands

But I guess it'll do 'Cause for you, I would run up my phone bill

You say I'm always leavin'

You, when you need me the most but the

Car's outside, but I Don't wanna go tonight

I'm not gettin' in the Addison Lee

Unless you pack your bags You're comin' with me

I'm tired of lovin' from afar And never being where you are

Close the windows, lock the doors

Don't wanna leave you anymore

Oh oh, oh oh Oh oh, oh oh

Oh oh, oh Don’t wanna leave you anymore

Oh, darling, all of the city lights

Never shine as bright as your eyes

I would trade them all for a minute more

But the car's outside and he's Called me twice, but he's Gonna have to wait tonight

I'm not gettin' in the Addison Lee

Unless you pack your bags You're comin' with me

I'm tired of lovin' from afar And never being where you are

Close the windows, lock the doors

Don't wanna leave you anymore

Oh oh, oh oh Oh oh, oh oh

Oh oh, oh I don't wanna leave you anymore

I don't wanna leave you I don't wanna leave you

I don't wanna leave you Don't wanna leave you anymore

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
leave /liːv/ A2	verb - to go away from someone or something
car /kɑːr/ A1	noun - a vehicle with four wheels
bag /bæɡ/ A2	noun - a container for carrying things
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - to grasp or embrace
flight /flaɪt/ B1	noun - a journey by air
go /ɡoʊ/ A1	verb - to move
tired /ˈtaɪərd/ A2	adjective - feeling the need to rest
love /lʌv/ A2	verb - to feel deep affection noun - a strong feeling of affection
close /kloʊz/ A2	verb - to shut
lock /lɒk/ A2	verb - to secure with a lock noun - a device that secures a door
wall /wɔːl/ A2	noun - a solid barrier
hotel /hoʊˈtɛl/ A1	noun - a place where people stay
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly
bright /braɪt/ B1	adjective - shining strongly
eye /aɪ/ A1	noun - the organ of sight
trade /treɪd/ B1	verb - to exchange
wait /weɪt/ A2	verb - to stay in place
pack /pæk/ A2	verb - to put items into a container
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ B1	noun - an emotion

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm packin' my bags that I didn't unpack the last time

  ➔ Present continuous tense with 'be' + verb-ing to describe an ongoing action

  ➔ Using 'be' + verb-ing emphasizes an action happening at the moment or around now.

• I'd rather hold you

  ➔ Would rather + base form of verb to express preference

  ➔ Expresses a preference for one action over another, indicating a desire to do one thing instead of another.

• The car's outside, but I

  ➔ Contraction of 'car is' using the apostrophe + s ('s) as a possessive or to form the contraction

  ➔ Using contraction makes speech more natural and reflects informal language.

• I'm not gettin' in the Addison Lee

  ➔ Negation in present continuous with 'am' + not + verb-ing for negative statement

  ➔ Using 'not' after 'am' + verb-ing forms the negative present continuous statement.

• I'll run up my phone bill

  ➔ Future simple tense with 'will' + base verb to express intention or promise

  ➔ Using 'will' expresses a future action or promise made by the speaker.

• Close the windows, lock the doors

  ➔ Imperative mood, giving direct commands or instructions

  ➔ Imperative sentences are used for giving direct commands or requests.