Contemporary Love – English Lyrics

• By: Rêve

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Rêve's "Contemporary Love" and experience a heartfelt exploration of modern romance. This energetic dance-pop track, infused with disco influences, offers a relatable narrative about searching for genuine connection in today's dating landscape. Learning English through its accessible lyrics will allow you to grasp the nuances of contemporary emotions and appreciate Rêve's unique blend of vulnerability and upbeat sound.

[English]

(UPBEAT MUSIC) (INSECTS CHIRPING)

(CAR DOOR SLAMS)

(UPBEAT MUSIC GETS LOUDER)

♪ WHERE THE HELL YOU BEEN HIDING ♪

♪ AM I INVITED OR AM I OUT OF LUCK ♪

♪ ARE YOU OUT SOMEWHERE DRINKING ♪

♪ HOPING AND PRAYING ♪

♪ I CAVE AND RING YOU UP ♪

♪ SO TELL ME, DARLING ♪

♪ WHAT'S IT GONNA TAKE ♪

♪ A MIRACLE, SOME CHEMICALS, A TWIST OF BAD FATE ♪

♪ SO TELL ME, HONEY ♪

♪ ARE YOU TIRED OF THE FAKE ♪

♪ I KEEP IT REAL, I GOT IT BAD ♪

♪ SO COME MAKE YOUR MISTAKE ♪

♪ YOU KNOW THE LOVE AIN'T STOP ♪

♪ YOU STILL GOT THE KEY TO MY HEART UNLIKE NO ♪

♪ IT DON'T MATTER THE TIME OF DAY ♪

♪ 'CAUSE I RUN WHEN YOU CALL ♪

♪ DON'T MATTER THE TIME OR SPOT ♪

♪ THE CLUB, A RIVER, OR PARKING LOT ♪

♪ NO, IT DON'T MATTER, I'M ON MY WAY ♪

♪ SO I CAN REMIND YOU OF US, LOVE ♪

♪ DON'T GIVE UP ON US ♪

♪ OH, IT'S JUST CONTEMPORARY LOVE ♪

♪ OH US, LOVE ♪

♪ DON'T GIVE UP ON US ♪

♪ OH, IT'S JUST CONTEMPORARY, TEMPORARY LOVE ♪

(UPBEAT MUSIC)

♪ DISAPPEARED INTO TO ETHER ♪

♪ WHEN WE WENT DEEPER ♪

♪ YOU CLAIMED IT ALL TOO MUCH ♪

♪ NEVER WANTED THAT EITHER ♪

♪ WHO SAYS I'M EAGER ♪

♪ JUST YEARNING FOR YOUR TOUCH ♪

♪ SO TELL ME, DARLING ♪

♪ WHAT'S IT GONNA TAKE ♪

♪ A MIRACLE, SOME CHEMICALS, A TWIST OF BAD FATE ♪

♪ TELL ME, HONEY ♪

♪ ARE YOU TIRED OF THE FAKE ♪

♪ I KEEP IT REAL, I GOT IT BAD ♪

♪ SO COME MAKE YOUR MISTAKE ♪

♪ YOU KNOW THE LOVE AIN'T STOP ♪

♪ YOU STILL GOT THE KEY TO MY HEART UNLIKE NO ♪

♪ IT DON'T MATTER THE TIME OF DAY ♪

♪ 'CAUSE I RUN WHEN YOU CALL ♪

♪ DON'T MATTER THE TIME OR SPOT ♪

♪ THE CLUB, A RIVER, OR PARKING LOT ♪

♪ NO, IT DON'T MATTER, I'M ON MY WAY ♪

♪ SO I CAN REMIND YOU OF US, LOVE ♪

♪ DON'T GIVE UP ON US ♪

♪ OH, IT'S JUST CONTEMPORARY LOVE ♪

♪ OH US, LOVE ♪

♪ DON'T GIVE UP ON US ♪

♪ OH, IT'S JUST CONTEMPORARY, TEMPORARY LOVE ♪

♪ YOU KNOW THE LOVE AIN'T STOP ♪

♪ DON'T GIVE UP ON US ♪

♪ YOU KNOW THE LOVE AIN'T STOP ♪

♪ YOU KNOW THE LOVE AIN'T STOP (DON'T GIVE UP ON US) ♪

♪ CONTEMPORARY LOVE ♪

(UPBEAT MUSIC)

(INSECTS CHIRPING) (BIRD WHISTLING)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hell /hɛl/ A2	noun - the place of torment after death in many religions
hiding /ˈhaɪ.dɪŋ/ B1	verb - to keep out of sight; to conceal oneself
drinking /ˈdrɪŋ.kɪŋ/ B1	verb - the act of consuming liquid
praying /preɪ.ɪŋ/ B1	verb - addressing a deity or higher power, often asking for help
miracle /ˈmɪr.ə.kəl/ B2	noun - an extraordinary event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
chemicals /ˈkɛm.ɪ.kəlz/ B2	noun (plural) - substances with a distinct molecular composition used in reactions or processes
twist /twɪst/ B1	noun - a sudden change in direction, plot or condition
fate /feɪt/ B2	noun - the development of events beyond a person's control, often regarded as predetermined
fake /feɪk/ B1	adjective - not genuine; counterfeit or pretended
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or strong feeling of attachment toward someone or something
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the muscular organ that pumps blood; also, the centre of emotion
key /kiː/ A1	noun - a device that opens a lock; something essential for understanding
contemporary /kənˈtɛm.pə.rer.i/ C1	adjective - belonging to the same period of time; modern
temporary /ˈtɛmpə.rer.i/ B2	adjective - lasting only for a short period; not permanent
ether /ˈiːθ.ər/ C1	noun - a clear, volatile liquid once used as an anesthetic; also, a mythic upper air or space
deeper /ˈdiː.pər/ B2	adjective (comparative) - more profound or further down
yearning /ˈjɜː.nɪŋ/ C1	noun / verb - a strong desire or longing for something
disappear /ˌdɪs.əˈpɪr/ B2	verb - to cease to be visible; to vanish

Key Grammar Structures

• WHERE THE HELL YOU BEEN HIDING

  ➔ Present perfect continuous in a question (have/has + been + -ing)

  ➔ The word "been" shows the present perfect continuous: "Where the hell have you "been" hiding?"

• AM I INVITED OR AM I OUT OF LUCK

  ➔ Simple present of the verb "be" in a yes‑no question (subject‑verb inversion)

  ➔ The auxiliary "am" precedes the subject "I", forming a question: ""Am" I invited?"

• SO TELL ME, DARLING, WHAT'S IT GONNA TAKE

  ➔ "Going to" future (be + going to + infinitive)

  ➔ The contraction "gonna" is the informal form of "going to": "What "gonna" take?"

• YOU KNOW THE LOVE AIN'T STOP

  ➔ Use of "ain't" as a negative copular verb (non‑standard)

  ➔ The word "ain't" replaces "is not"/"aren't": "Love "ain't" stop".

• DON'T MATTER THE TIME OR SPOT

  ➔ Imperative clause with omitted subject (understood "you")

  ➔ "DON'T" is an imperative negative verb; the subject "you" is not spoken: ""DON'T" matter the time."

• NO, IT DON'T MATTER, I'M ON MY WAY

  ➔ Non‑standard third‑person singular present simple with "do" (it don't)

  ➔ The verb "don't" is used with "it" instead of the standard "doesn't": "it "don't" matter".

• SO I CAN REMIND YOU OF US, LOVE

  ➔ Modal verb "can" + infinitive (ability / permission)

  ➔ "Can" expresses ability: "I "can" remind you..."

• IT'S JUST CONTEMPORARY, TEMPORARY LOVE

  ➔ Contraction "it's" (= it is) + adjective order

  ➔ "It's" combines "it" and "is": ""It"'s" just contemporary love".

• YOU STILL GOT THE KEY TO MY HEART UNLIKE NO

  ➔ Informal present perfect with "got" (= have got) expressing possession

  ➔ "Got" here means "have got" (possess): "You "got" the key..."