Desire – English Lyrics

• By: Calvin Harris, Sam Smith
• Album: 96 Months

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the language of longing and escapism through Calvin Harris and Sam Smith's electrifying track, "Desire." With its captivating trance beat and heartfelt lyrics, this song offers a glimpse into the nuances of expressing deep yearning and the desire for an intimate connection. Discover how music can convey the most profound emotions and transport you to a world of dreams and desires.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
desire /dɪˈzaɪər/ B2	noun - a strong feeling of wanting something
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - to grasp and keep
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B1	noun - the power to influence or direct verb - to exercise restraint or direction over
leave /liːv/ A2	verb - to go away from
light /laɪt/ A2	noun - brightness that makes things visible
thought /θɔːt/ B1	noun - an idea or opinion
awake /əˈweɪk/ A2	adjective - not sleeping
higher /ˈhaɪər/ B1	adjective - at a greater height
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ B1	verb - to assure someone that you will do something noun - a declaration assuring that one will do something
daydream /ˈdeɪdriːm/ B2	noun - a series of pleasant thoughts that you have when you are awake
forever /fərˈevər/ B1	adverb - for all time
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
stay /steɪ/ A2	verb - to remain
take /teɪk/ A1	verb - to get or receive
lead /liːd/ B1	verb - to guide or direct

Key Grammar Structures

• I want you to hold me

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose (to hold)

  ➔ The infinitive 'to hold' expresses the reason or purpose for wanting the person. It shows *why* the speaker wants the other person.

• Be the one and only

  ➔ Use of 'be' as a linking verb + noun phrase

  ➔ Here, 'be' functions as a linking verb, connecting the subject ('you') to the descriptive noun phrase 'the one and only'. It describes the person's unique quality.

• Even when you leave me, lead me to the light

  ➔ Subordinate Clause (adverbial clause of concession)

  ➔ The phrase 'Even when you leave me' introduces a subordinate clause that expresses a concession – something that happens despite a contrasting situation. It shows resilience and hope even in a difficult circumstance.

• And just the thought of you is keepin' me awake

  ➔ Gerund Phrase as Subject

  ➔ Here, 'the thought of you' (a gerund phrase) acts as the subject of the sentence. The gerund 'keepin'' functions as the verb, showing that the thought is actively maintaining the speaker's wakefulness.

• Promise you won't wake me

  ➔ Future Simple (won't wake)

  ➔ The use of 'won't wake' expresses a future action, a promise or request to not be awakened. It's a direct and clear statement of intent.

• Leave me in a daydream

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase (in a daydream)

  ➔ The prepositional phrase 'in a daydream' specifies the location or state where the speaker wants to be left. It creates a sense of escapism and fantasy.

• You take me higher, oh

  ➔ Present Simple (take)

  ➔ The present simple 'take' suggests a habitual or ongoing action. Here, it implies that the person consistently elevates the speaker's emotional state.

• Take me away

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ This is a direct command or request, using the imperative mood. It expresses a strong desire to escape and be transported elsewhere.