Cherish – English Lyrics

• By: Madonna
• Album: Like A Prayer

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the romantic side of English through Madonna's 'Cherish.' This classic pop song is filled with timeless expressions of love and devotion, making it a fun and engaging way to learn vocabulary related to relationships and affection. Its clear and heartfelt lyrics offer a sweet contrast to Madonna's more provocative work, showcasing a different facet of her songwriting.

[English]

Cherish

Cherish

So tired of broken hearts and losing at this game

Before I start this dance

I take a chance in telling you

I want more than just romance

You are my destiny, I can't let go baby can't you see

Cupid please take your aim at me

Cherish the thought

Of always having you here by my side (oh baby I)

Cherish the joy

You keep bringing it into my life (I'm always singing it)

Cherish your strength

You got the power to make me feel good (and baby I)

Perish the thought

Of ever leaving, I never would

I was never satisfied with casual encounters

I can't hide my need for two hearts that bleed with burning love

That's the way it's got to be

Romeo and Juliet, they never felt this way I bet

So don't underestimate my point of view

...

Cherish the thought

Of always having you here by my side (oh baby I)

Cherish the joy

You keep bringing it into my life (I'm always singing it)

Cherish your strength

You got the power to make me feel good (and baby I)

Perish the thought

Of ever leaving, I never would

Who? You! Can't get away, I won't let you

Who? You! I could never forget to

Cherish is the word I use to remind me of your love

...

Romeo and Juliet, they never felt this way I bet

So don't underestimate my point of view

Who? You! Can't get away I won't let you

Who? You! I could never forget to

Cherish is the word I use to remind me of your love

...

Cherish the thought

Of always having you here by my side (oh baby I)

Cherish the joy

You keep bringing it into my life (I'm always singing it)

Cherish your strength

You got the power to make me feel good (and baby I)

Perish the thought

Of ever leaving, I never would

Cherish

Give me faith

Give me joy, my boy

I will always cherish you

Give me faith

Give me joy, my boy

I will always cherish you

Cherish your strength (you're givin' it, you're givin' it to me boy)

Perish the thought (you're givin' it, you're givin' it to me boy)

(I could never forget to) (keep giving me all your joy)

Cherish the thought (give me faith, give me joy, my boy I will always cherish you)

...

Cherish the joy (give me faith, give me joy, my boy I will always cherish you)

Cherish your strength (you're givin' it

To me boy, keep giving me all your joy)

Perish the thought (you're givin' it

To me boy, keep giving me all your joy)

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cherish /ˈtʃer.ɪʃ/ B2	verb - To hold something dear; to treasure and care for deeply
perish /ˈper.ɪʃ/ C1	verb - To die or be destroyed; to cease to exist
destiny /ˈdes.tə.ni/ B2	noun - The predetermined course of events; fate
romance /roʊˈmæns/ B1	noun - A feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love
casual /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/ B2	adjective - Not serious or permanent; relaxed or informal
underestimate /ˌʌn.dərˈes.tɪ.meɪt/ B2	verb - To judge something as less important or capable than it really is
burning /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/ B1	adjective - Intensely passionate or strong
satisfied /ˈsæt.ɪs.faɪd/ B1	adjective - Contented; having desires fully met
strength /streŋθ/ B1	noun - The quality of being physically or mentally powerful
encounters /ɪnˈkaʊn.tərz/ B2	noun - Unexpected meetings or experiences
tired /taɪərd/ A2	adjective - Exhausted; in need of rest
broken /ˈbroʊ.kən/ A2	adjective - Damaged emotionally or physically; not whole
remind /rɪˈmaɪnd/ A2	verb - To cause someone to remember something
joy /dʒɔɪ/ A2	noun - A feeling of great happiness
thought /θɔːt/ A2	noun - An idea or mental concept

Key Grammar Structures

• So tired of broken hearts and losing at this game

  ➔ Present Perfect

  ➔ The phrase 'So tired of' uses the Present Perfect to express a past action that has a result in the present, indicating ongoing fatigue from past experiences.

• Before I start this dance, I take a chance in telling you

  ➔ Comma Splice with Coordinating Conjunction

  ➔ The sentence uses a comma splice with 'I take a chance' and 'Before I start this dance' connected by an implied coordinating conjunction, which is grammatically acceptable in certain contexts.

• You are my destiny, I can't let go baby can't you see

  ➔ Contractions and Imperative Mood

  ➔ The line uses contractions ('can't') and the imperative mood ('can't you see') to convey urgency and directness in the speaker's plea.

• Cherish the thought of always having you here by my side

  ➔ Gerund as Direct Object

  ➔ The phrase 'Cherish the thought' uses a gerund ('thought') as the direct object of the verb 'cherish', emphasizing the action of cherishing.

• Perish the thought of ever leaving, I never would

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood

  ➔ The phrase 'Perish the thought' uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish or desire, emphasizing the impossibility of the action.