Lyrics & Translation
Dive into 'Easy Love' by Sigala, an irresistible tropical house hit that's perfect for language learners! With its catchy, repetitive chorus directly sampling The Jackson 5's iconic 'ABC,' this song offers simple, clear English phrases about the effortless joy of love. Its upbeat melody and easy-to-follow lyrics make it a fun and memorable way to pick up basic vocabulary and common expressions, proving that learning can be as 'easy as ABC'!
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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easy /ˈiːzi/ A1 |
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melody /ˈmelədi/ B2 |
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simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ A2 |
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sing /sɪŋ/ A1 |
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counting /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/ A1 |
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ABC /ˌeɪ.biːˈsiː/ A1 |
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three /θriː/ A1 |
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want /wɒnt/ A1 |
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repeat /rɪˈpiːt/ A2 |
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girl /ɡɜːl/ A1 |
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think /θɪŋk/ A1 |
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sit /sɪt/ A1 |
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baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Sit down, girl!
➔ Phrasal Verb + Imperative
➔ "Sit down" is a "phrasal verb," a verb combined with a preposition or adverb, changing its meaning (to take a seat). The sentence is an "imperative," a direct command or instruction.
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I think I love ya!
➔ Reporting Verb with Omitted 'that' + Informal Pronoun
➔ The verb "think" is a "reporting verb" followed by a clause. In informal English, the conjunction "that" is often omitted. "ya" is an informal, colloquial form of "you."
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And all I want you to do is repeat after me
➔ Relative Clause as Subject + Verb Pattern 'want + object + infinitive'
➔ "All I want" is a relative clause acting as the subject of the sentence. "want you to do" follows the common verb pattern of 'want + object + infinitive' to express a desire for someone to perform an action.
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is repeat after me
➔ Bare Infinitive as Complement
➔ In sentences where the subject is a 'wh-clause' (like 'what I want') or 'all' followed by a relative clause, the verb 'be' can be followed by a bare infinitive (without 'to') as a complement.
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it's like counting up to three
➔ 'Like' as Preposition of Comparison + Gerund + Phrasal Verb
➔ "Like" is used as a preposition here, meaning 'similar to' or 'in the same way as,' and is followed by a "gerund" ("counting"). "count up to" is a "phrasal verb" meaning to count until a specific number.
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Sing a simple melody
➔ Imperative Verb + Noun Phrase
➔ This is an "imperative" sentence, giving a direct command. "a simple melody" is a "noun phrase" consisting of an article, an adjective, and a noun, functioning as the object of the verb.
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That's how easy love can be
➔ Demonstrative Pronoun + 'how' (Adverb of Manner) + Modal Verb 'can'
➔ "That's how" is used to explain or describe the manner or way something is. The modal verb "can" expresses possibility or the inherent nature/characteristic of something.
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Simple melody, simple melody
➔ Repetition for Emphasis (of a Noun Phrase)
➔ The "repetition" of the "noun phrase" "simple melody" serves to emphasize the idea and make it more memorable, often used in songs for musicality and impact.
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One, two, three, baby, ooh, ooh
➔ Interjections + Direct Address
➔ "ooh, ooh" are "interjections," sounds or words used to express a sudden feeling or emotion. "baby" is a term of "direct address," used to speak directly to someone, often an endearment.
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Do, ray, me, baby, nah
➔ Musical Solfège Syllables + Informal Interjection
➔ "Do, ray, me" are the first three "solfège syllables," used in music to name notes. "nah" is a very "informal interjection" that functions as a casual way of saying 'no'.
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