Ecstasy – English Lyrics

• By: Calvin Harris,Hurts
• Album: Motion

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into "Ecstasy" by Calvin Harris and Hurts, a unique electronic pop ballad that offers a different side of Calvin Harris's production. With Theo Hutchcraft's emotive vocals, this song is a great opportunity to explore English lyrics that describe profound emotional connections and a sense of blissful surrender. Its clear vocals and evocative imagery make it an engaging listen for language learners.

[English]

Fall back and touch the night

And reach for the blinding light

'Cause everybody says that we're too young to see

We know that we're brave enough to be

In the state of ecstasy

In the place we're meant to be

In the state of ecstasy

There is only you and me

Break through from the other side

And lead me to paradise

'Cause nothing but love can take us away from here

And every time I close my eyes, we disappear

In the state of ecstasy

In the place we're meant to be

In the state of ecstasy

There is only you and me

Uh-uh (eh, eh)

Uh-uh (eh, eh)

Uh-uh (eh, eh)

Uh-uh (eh, eh)

In the state of ecstasy

In the place we're meant to be

In the state of ecstasy

There is only you and me

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fall /fɔːl/ A2	verb - to drop or descend
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	verb - to make physical contact with
reach /riːtʃ/ A2	verb - to stretch out one's arm
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that makes things visible adjective - not heavy
brave /breɪv/ B1	adjective - ready to face and endure danger or pain
state /steɪt/ B2	noun - the condition someone or something is in
ecstasy /ˈɛkstəsi/ C1	noun - an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or area
break /breɪk/ A2	verb - to separate or divide into pieces
lead /liːd/ B1	verb - to guide or direct
paradise /ˈpærədaɪs/ C1	noun - an ideal or idyllic place
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection
close /kloʊz/ A2	verb - to shut
disappear /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/ B2	verb - to cease to be visible

Key Grammar Structures

• Fall back and touch the night

  ➔ Imperative verbs (Fall, Touch)

  ➔ This line uses imperative verbs to give a direct command or instruction. 'Fall back' and 'touch' are used to create a vivid image.

• We know that we're brave enough to be

  ➔ Present Simple (know, are)

  ➔ The present simple tense is used to express a general truth or a habitual action. Here, it states a known fact about their bravery.

• In the state of ecstasy

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase (In + Noun)

  ➔ This is a prepositional phrase describing a location or state of being. 'In' introduces the noun 'ecstasy'.

• Break through from the other side

  ➔ Phrasal Verb (Break through)

  ➔ The phrasal verb 'break through' means to overcome an obstacle or barrier. It's a more dynamic and figurative expression than a single verb.

• And nothing but love can take us away from here

  ➔ Negative Emphasis ('nothing but')

  ➔ 'Nothing but' emphasizes that only love has the power to separate them. It creates a strong contrast.

• And every time I close my eyes, we disappear

  ➔ Past Simple (closed, disappeared)

  ➔ The past simple tense describes completed actions in the past. Here, it describes the actions of closing eyes and disappearing.

• In the place we're meant to be

  ➔ Passive Voice (are meant)

  ➔ The phrase 'are meant to be' implies a predetermined destiny or purpose. The passive voice emphasizes that it's not them actively choosing, but rather a fate they are fulfilling.

• Uh-uh (eh, eh)

  ➔ Interjection

  ➔ These are interjections, sounds used to express emotion or reaction. They don't have grammatical function but add to the song's atmosphere.

• There is only you and me

  ➔ There is/are construction

  ➔ This uses the 'there is/are' construction to emphasize the exclusivity of their relationship. It highlights that only they exist in this state of ecstasy.