Don't Matter – English Lyrics

• By: Akon

Lyrics & Translation

Unlock the rhythm and heartfelt message of Akon's "Don't Matter"! This global R&B and reggae fusion hit offers a unique blend of catchy melodies and relatable lyrics about love overcoming adversity. By delving into its simple yet profound English lyrics, you can learn common expressions of devotion and resilience, while appreciating how Akon masterfully combines sad themes with an uplifting sound, making it a perfect song for both language learning and pure enjoyment.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
matter /ˈmætər/ A2	verb - to be important or significant. noun - a subject or situation under consideration.
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - take part in a violent struggle involving physical force or weapons. noun - a violent confrontation or struggle.
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a strong affection for. noun - an intense feeling of affection.
right /raɪt/ A2	noun - a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something. adjective - morally good, justified, or acceptable.
together /təˈɡeðər/ A1	adjective - In or into one place or group.
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - accept (something) as true; feel sure of the truth of.
secrets /ˈsiːkrɪts/ B1	noun - something kept hidden or unexplained.
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation. noun - the center of emotion, especially love or affection.
leave /liːv/ A1	verb - go away from.
road /roʊd/ A1	noun - a long, narrow stretch with a smoothed or paved surface, made for traveling by motor vehicle, bicycle, etc.
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - Speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; converse or communicate by spoken words.
acting /ˈæktɪŋ/ B1	noun - the art or occupation of performing fictional roles in plays, films, or television. verb - performing or working temporarily in the place of someone else.
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - cause physical pain or injury to. verb - cause distress to (someone's feelings).
true /truː/ A1	adjective - in accordance with fact or reality.
queen /kwiːn/ A1	noun - the female monarch of an independent country. noun - used to refer to a woman or girl who is particularly admirable or attractive.

Key Grammar Structures

• Nobody wanna see us together

  ➔ Informal use of "wanna" instead of "want to"

  ➔ "Wanna" is a colloquial contraction of "want to". It's common in informal speech and song lyrics.

• Nobody thought that we'd last forever

  ➔ Use of "would" in reported speech (we would last)

  ➔ The original thought was likely "we will last forever". In reporting this thought in the past, "will" changes to "would". The contraction "we'd" means "we would".

• Men steady coming after you, you

  ➔ Use of "steady" as an adverb meaning constantly or continuously.

  ➔ "Steady" here means that men are constantly pursuing the person being addressed.

• Seems like everybody wanna go for self

  ➔ Use of "seems like" + clause, expressing an impression.

  ➔ "Seems like" introduces an observation based on appearances or available information.

• But I must admit there was a couple of secrets

  ➔ "A couple of" followed by plural noun.

  ➔ "A couple of" means "two" or "a few". It is always followed by a plural noun.

• But just know that I try, try

  ➔ Imperative "just know" + "that" clause

  ➔ "Just know" is used to emphasize a piece of important information that the speaker wants the listener to keep in mind. The repetition of try underlines the importance of the action.

• Has been off the wall, off the wall

  ➔ Idiom "off the wall" meaning strange or unconventional.

  ➔ "Off the wall" describes behaviour that is eccentric or unpredictable.