Earth, Wind & Fire – English Lyrics

• By: BOYNEXTDOOR
• Album: HOW?

Lyrics & Translation

“Earth, Wind & Fire” by BOYNEXTDOOR offers a fun and energetic way to learn Korean through its catchy and repetitive lyrics. The song's unique 'self-speed-up' section provides a playful challenge for learners to practice fast-paced pronunciation. By listening, you can pick up trendy vocabulary and expressions related to the exhilarating and sometimes confusing feelings of love, all wrapped in a dynamic and memorable tune.

[English]

Earth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire

What’s all this confusion, doubt over me

Don’t think too hard, just say yes

I can let everything go

But not this time

He’s just playing games

You’re my darling right?

Are you teasing me

Burning me to a crisp

You can send me to space with a single breath

I feel so mad

Baby baby

Ready or not

Baby baby

Make me feel so good

You ain't just a girlfriend

That’s not enough, you

You’re my Earth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire

What’s all this confusion, doubt over me

Don’t think too hard, just say yes

Baby boo my sweetie darling, think I love you more

Baby boo my sweetie darling, think I love you more

Baby boo my sweetie darling, think I love you

Baby boo my sweetie darling, think I love you

Don’t know what you know

My manners in the way I talk

Manners maketh man

Etiquette comes naturally to me

Call me a gentleman

Yeah yeah yeah yes

I’m cheesy greasy freezy breezy

Baby boo my sweetie darling, think I love you more

The sky wasn’t high enough, now look at me

I think I love you more than I thought, pride

What even is that

You are my fire, my wind, my flower

Earth, fire, wind, I need you more above all

Baby baby

Ready or not

Baby baby

Make me feel so lit

You ain't just a girlfriend

That’s not enough, you

You’re my Earth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire

What’s all this confusion, doubt over me

Don’t think too hard just say yes

Baby, hold up, stop

My lady, you’re my whole world

So hear me, I call for you, all out of breath

You’re my Earth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire

What’s all this confusion, doubt over me

Don’t think too hard, just say yes

Baby boo my sweetie darling, think I love you more

Baby boo my sweetie darling, think I love you more

Baby boo my sweetie darling, think I love you

Baby boo my sweetie darling, think I love you

Don’t know what you know

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
confusion /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/ B2	noun - a state of being bewildered or unclear in one’s mind about something
darling /ˈdɑː.lɪŋ/ A2	noun - a term of endearment for someone you love
fire /faɪər/ A1	noun - the process of combustion that produces heat and light
wind /wɪnd/ A1	noun - the natural movement of air
space /speɪs/ A2	noun - a continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied
breath /brɛθ/ A2	noun - the air taken into or expelled from the lungs
mad /mæd/ B1	adjective - angry or upset
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to perceive or experience an emotion or sensation
games /ɡeɪmz/ A2	noun - activities that one engages in for amusement or fun
pride /praɪd/ B2	noun - a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements
sweetie /ˈswiː.ti/ A2	noun - a term of endearment for someone you love
lady /ˈleɪ.di/ A2	noun - a woman of superior social status
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries and peoples

Key Grammar Structures

• What's all this confusion, doubt over me

  ➔ Present Simple (What's = What is) and Preposition 'over'

  ➔ This line uses a contracted form of "What is" (What's). The preposition "over" suggests the confusion and doubt are directed towards the speaker. It implies a feeling of being overwhelmed or questioned.

• Don’t think too hard, just say yes

  ➔ Imperative sentences (Don't think, say) and Adverb 'too'

  ➔ This line uses imperative verbs to give direct commands. "Don't think too hard" advises against overanalyzing, and "just say yes" encourages spontaneity.

• I can let everything go But not this time

  ➔ Modal verb 'can', Conjunction 'but', Demonstrative 'this'

  ➔ "Can" expresses the ability to let go. "But" creates a contrast, indicating a change of heart. "This time" refers to a specific instance where letting go is not possible.

• You’re my Earth, Wind & Fire

  ➔ Subject-Verb-Complement (SVC) sentence structure with possessive adjective 'my'.

  ➔ A simple declarative sentence expressing a state of being. "You" is the subject, "are" (contracted to "You're") is the verb, and "my Earth, Wind & Fire" is the complement, defining what the subject is. 'My' shows ownership.

• Manners maketh man

  ➔ Third-person singular present simple ('maketh' - archaic form)

  ➔ This is an archaic proverb. "Maketh" is an old form of "makes." It highlights the impact of behavior on one's identity.

• The sky wasn’t high enough, now look at me

  ➔ Past Simple (wasn't), Adjective 'high', Imperative (look) with adverb 'now'.

  ➔ "Wasn't high enough" describes a past limitation. "Now look at me" indicates a current state of achievement, contrasting with the past.

• I think I love you more than I thought, pride

  ➔ Comparative ('more than'), Noun as an interjection ('pride')

  ➔ "More than I thought" is a comparative structure showing an increased degree of love. 'Pride' seems to be used as an interjection expressing an afterthough or reflection about pride getting in the way