Crush

• By: David Archuleta

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
rush /rʌʃ/ B2	noun - a feeling of excitement or energy verb - to do something with great speed
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
running /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ A1	verb - moving fast by foot
truth /truːθ/ B1	noun - the actual state of a matter
think /θɪŋk/ A1	verb - have a particular belief or idea
hypnotized /ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪzd/ B2	verb - to put into a hypnotic state
mesmerized /ˈmɛzməˌraɪzd/ C1	verb - to hold the attention of someone to the exclusion of all else
alone /əˈloʊn/ A2	adjective - having no one else present
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1	adjective - mentally deranged
falling /ˈfɔːlɪŋ/ A2	verb - move downward, typically rapidly and freely
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
crush /krʌʃ/ B1	noun - a brief but intense infatuation verb - to press something with force
catch /kætʃ/ A2	verb - to intercept and hold (something thrown, propelled, or dropped)
breath /breθ/ A2	noun - the air inhaled or exhaled
holding /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/ A2	verb - grasp or support with one's hands
friends /frendz/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
chance /tʃæns/ B1	noun - a possibility of something happening
forever /fərˈevər/ A2	adverb - for all future time; always.

Grammar:

• That you would ever feel the same way about me

  ➔ Conditional Clause (Type 2): 'would' + bare infinitive. Emphasis on the low probability of the event happening.

  ➔ The structure "would ever feel" expresses a hypothetical situation, indicating the speaker doubts the other person could possibly reciprocate their feelings. "Ever" emphasizes this doubt.

• Why do I keep running from the truth

  ➔ Present Continuous for repeated actions: "keep + -ing" to express an action that is repeated frequently or continues over a period of time. It also suggests frustration or annoyance.

  ➔ "Keep running" highlights the continuous avoidance of the truth, implying an internal struggle and the awareness of this self-sabotaging behavior. The question form further shows the speaker's self-awareness and confusion.

• All I ever think about is you

  ➔ Cleft Sentence: Focusing on 'you' by using the structure 'All + relative clause + is + focus'. Emphasizes the object of the speaker's thoughts.

  ➔ This sentence strongly conveys the speaker's obsession with the other person. The use of "all" and the cleft structure put extreme emphasis on the object of their affection.

• Do you ever think, when you're all alone

  ➔ Present Simple Tense (Do you think): Used to inquire about someone's general thoughts or habits. 'Ever' amplifies the frequency to 'at any point'.

  ➔ The phrase "when you're all alone" sets a specific context, suggesting the speaker is interested in the other person's private thoughts and feelings. The word "ever" here implies that the speaker wants to know if even once the other person has thought this way.

• Am I crazy or falling in love

  ➔ Parallel Structure: "Am I crazy or falling in love?" shows parallel grammatical structure ('Am I + adjective' or 'Am I + verb-ing'). It presents two possible conditions or states.

  ➔ The question poses a dilemma, juxtaposing a potentially negative state ('crazy') against a desirable one ('falling in love'). It highlights the speaker's uncertainty and confusion about their own feelings.

• Is it real or just another crush

  ➔ Simple Present Tense (Is it real): Used to inquire about the nature of something. "Just" modifies "another crush" to minimize its significance.

  ➔ The speaker is questioning the authenticity of their feelings, contrasting genuine love with a fleeting infatuation. "Another" suggests a history of similar, ultimately meaningless experiences.

• Cause I've tried and tried to walk away

  ➔ Present Perfect (I've tried): Indicates an action that started in the past and continues to have relevance in the present. The repetition of "tried and tried" emphasizes the effort.

  ➔ The speaker is communicating that despite significant effort, they haven't been successful in ending the feeling. The double "tried" shows the intensity of their attempts.

• But I know this crush ain't goin' away

  ➔ Negative Auxiliary Contraction: "ain't goin' away" is a colloquial contraction of "is not going away". Future Continuous expresses something that will happen for a period of time in the future.

  ➔ The use of "ain't" adds a casual, almost resigned tone. The speaker accepts the enduring nature of their feelings, despite their attempts to suppress them.