Lyrics & Translation
Explore the poignant memories of lost love with 'Chasing Stars' by Alesso, Marshmello, and James Bay. This track masterfully combines emotional lyrics with an uplifting melody, offering listeners a chance to delve into themes of nostalgia and acceptance while enjoying its unique blend of electronic and folk music elements.
[English]
It was just like magicWhen your hips came crashin'
There were fires burnin'
And my hands learning to paint with passion
It was planets meeting
It was synced up breathing
There were Angels callin' and more free fallin'
And I believed in (yeah)
Memories like freight trains hit me
I replay to keep you with me
Better to have had than not at all
We were chasing stars
Across the county lines
Two imperfect pieces
With our fingers intertwined
And I would do it all again
Knowing I'd be left behind
Oh, what a timе
Back when you were minе
Oh, I'm hurting
But I'm still certain
That when the pain comes back in waves
Yeah, it was worth it
Yeah
Memories like freight trains hit me
I replay to keep you with me
Better to have had than not at all
We were chasing stars
Across the county lines
Two imperfect pieces
With our fingers intertwined
And I would do it all again
Knowing I'd be left behind
Oh, what a time
Back when you were mine
Back when you were mine
(Oh, we were chasing stars)
(Oh, we were chasing stars)
We were chasing stars
Across the county lines
Two imperfect pieces
With our fingers intertwined
And I would do it all again
Knowing I'd be left behind
Oh, what a time
Back when you were mine
When you're mine
Back when you were mine
(Oh, when you were)
Back when you were mine
(Oh, we were chasin' stars)
(Oh, we were chasin' stars)
Back when you were mine
Key Vocabulary
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magic /ˈmædʒɪk/ B1 |
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fire /ˈfaɪər/ A2 |
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passion /ˈpæʃən/ B2 |
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planet /ˈplænɪt/ B1 |
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memory /ˈmɛməri/ B1 |
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train /treɪn/ A2 |
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star /stɑːr/ A2 |
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line /laɪn/ A2 |
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piece /piːs/ A2 |
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finger /ˈfɪŋɡər/ A2 |
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hurt /hɜːrt/ A2 |
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certain /ˈsɜːrtən/ B1 |
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pain /peɪn/ A2 |
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wave /weɪv/ A2 |
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worth /wɜːrθ/ B1 |
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intertwined /ˌɪntəˈtwaɪnd/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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It was just like magic
➔ Use of 'just like' for comparison
➔ This phrase establishes a simile, comparing the experience to magic. 'Just like' introduces the comparison.
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And I believed in (yeah)
➔ Past Tense - 'believed'
➔ The use of 'believed' indicates a past state of faith or conviction. It signifies that the belief is no longer current.
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Memories like freight trains hit me
➔ Simile - 'like freight trains', Metaphorical Language
➔ This line uses a simile to describe the sudden and overwhelming nature of memories. 'Like freight trains' emphasizes the force and impact of these memories.
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Better to have had than not at all
➔ Proverbial Expression
➔ This is a common proverb expressing the sentiment that experiencing something, even if it ends in sadness, is preferable to never having experienced it at all.
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And I would do it all again
➔ Conditional - 'would'
➔ The use of 'would' indicates a hypothetical situation – the speaker's willingness to repeat the experience despite knowing the outcome.
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Oh, what a time
➔ Exclamatory Sentence
➔ This is an exclamation expressing nostalgia and regret for a past period of happiness.
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Back when you were mine
➔ Past Tense - 'were'
➔ The use of 'were' firmly places the memory in the past, emphasizing the loss and separation.
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Yeah, it was worth it
➔ Past Tense - 'was'
➔ The use of 'was' confirms a past assessment of value, despite the current pain. It's a retrospective justification.
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We were chasing stars
➔ Past Continuous Tense
➔ The past continuous tense ('were chasing') emphasizes the ongoing nature of the pursuit, suggesting a shared journey and a sense of aspiration.
