Endless Love – English Lyrics

• By: Lionel Richie

Lyrics & Translation

“Endless Love” is a classic love ballad that offers a beautiful way to engage with the English language through its heartfelt and profound lyrics. The song's simple yet deeply sincere declarations of unwavering devotion make it an accessible and emotionally resonant piece. Its iconic duet by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross, celebrated for their seamless vocal blend and emotional delivery, provides a rich listening experience that can help learners connect with English through music. The song's enduring popularity, often heard at weddings and anniversaries, highlights its universal message of everlasting commitment.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter
bright /braɪt/ B2	adjective - giving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining
breath /breθ/ B1	noun - the air inhaled or exhaled during respiration
step /step/ A1	noun - an act or movement of putting one leg in front of the other verb - to move by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - organs in the head of a human being or animal through which one can see
care /keər/ A2	verb - feel concerned or interested; attach importance to something noun - the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.
endless /ˈendləs/ B2	adjective - having no end or limit
hearts /hɑːrts/ A1	noun - muscular organ that pumps blood through the body
beat /biːt/ A2	verb - to strike (something) repeatedly noun - the main accent or rhythmic unit in music or poetry
lives /laɪvz/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter verb - to exist
begun /bɪˈɡʌn/ A2	verb - past participle of begin (to start)
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - grasp or support with one's hands noun - an act or manner of grasping or holding
close /kloʊs/ A1	adjective - near in space or time verb - to move so as to bar an entrance, opening, etc
arms /ɑːrmz/ A1	noun - each of the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
resist /rɪˈzɪst/ B2	verb - withstand the action or effect of.
charms /tʃɑːrmz/ B2	noun - the power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others.
fool /fuːl/ B1	noun - a person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought. verb - be annoyed or worried by.
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features
deny /dɪˈnaɪ/ B2	verb - state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of.
inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ A2	noun - the inner side or surface of something adjective - situated or dwelling inside

Key Grammar Structures

• THERE'S ONLY YOU IN MY LIFE

  ➔ Existential 'There is/are'

  ➔ The structure "There's" indicates existence. It's a contraction of "There is". Here, it emphasizes that only "you" exist in his life.

• YOU'RE EVERY BREATH THAT I TAKE

  ➔ Relative Clause with 'that'

  ➔ "that I take" is a relative clause modifying "every breath". 'That' functions as the object of the verb 'take'. The relative pronoun can be omitted here.

• NO ONE ELSE WILL DO

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will'

  ➔ 'will do' expresses a future action or certainty. "No one else" is the subject, and "will do" indicates that no other person is suitable or acceptable.

• TWO HEARTS, TWO HEARTS THAT BEAT AS ONE

  ➔ Relative Clause with 'that' (reduced)

  ➔ "that beat as one" is a relative clause modifying "Two hearts". 'That' functions as the subject of the verb 'beat'.

• I CAN'T RESIST YOUR CHARMS

  ➔ Modal Verb 'can't' (negative ability/possibility)

  ➔ 'Can't' expresses an inability or impossibility. In this context, it signifies that the speaker is unable to avoid being attracted to the person's charms.

• I'LL BE THAT FOOL FOR YOU, I'M SURE

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will' (contraction)

  ➔ 'I'll' is a contraction of 'I will', expressing a future intention. Here, it signifies the speaker's willingness to act foolishly for the other person.

• YOU MEAN THE WORLD TO ME

  ➔ Figurative Language (Hyperbole)

  ➔ This is a hyperbole; it is an exaggeration used for emphasis. The phrase implies that the person is incredibly important to the speaker.