Don't Break My Heart – English Lyrics

• By: UB40
• Album: Baggariddim

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a lyrical journey with UB40's "Don't Break My Heart," a timeless reggae fusion classic that offers a beautiful way to engage with English. This song's straightforward yet deeply emotional lyrics provide excellent exposure to everyday English expressions of love, vulnerability, and reassurance. Its smooth, melodic reggae style makes it not only easy on the ears but also conducive to picking up phrases and understanding context, inviting listeners to delve into the universal language of the heart through its special blend of accessible rhythm and meaningful storytelling.

[English]

You shoot me down in flames, you put me down a lot

I'm giving you my heart, go on take it

Please be careful not to break it

Just remember it's the only one I've got

it's the only one I've got

Don't break my heart

Don't break my heart

Oh, don't break my heart

You make me laugh a lot and buy me silly things

And I'd rather be with you than anyone else

But if you make me mad

but if you make me mad

You'll wish that you had not

you'll wish that you had not

Don't break my heart

Don't break my heart

Don't break my heart

Don't break my heart

Where are the roses and whispered sighs?

Where are the compliments and dreaming eyes?

It doesn't matter you see, I know you love me

And real basic love never dies

Oh, don't break my heart

Don't break my heart

Don't break my heart

Don't break my heart

Where are the roses and whispered sighs?

Where are the compliments and dreaming eyes?

It doesn't matter you see, I know you love me

And real basic love never dies

Don't break my heart

Don't break my heart

Don't break my heart

Don't break my heart

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
break /breɪk/ A1	verb - to separate into pieces suddenly or forcibly
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood around the body, often used symbolically for emotions
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or emotional attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
shoot /ʃuːt/ A2	verb - to fire a bullet or arrow
flames /fleɪmz/ A2	noun - the hot, glowing gas emitted by something on fire
careful /ˈkeərfəl/ A2	adjective - cautious to avoid potential problems or dangers
remember /rɪˈmɛmbər/ A2	verb - to recall or retain memories of the past
laugh /læf/ A1	verb - to show emotion with a smile and vocal sound
mad /mæd/ A2	adjective - angry or upset
roses /ˈroʊzɪz/ A1	noun - a type of flowering shrub
whispered /ˈhwɪspərd/ B1	verb - to speak very softly
compliments /ˈkɒmplɪmənts/ B1	noun - expressions of praise, admiration, or flattery
dreaming /ˈdriːmɪŋ/ A2	verb - to have a series of thoughts, images, or emotions while sleeping
basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ A2	adjective - forming an essential foundation or starting point
dies /daɪz/ A2	verb - to stop living