Every Kind Of Way – English Lyrics

• By: H.E.R.
• Album: Vol. 1 & 2 / The B Sides

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the soulful world of H.E.R. with "Every Kind Of Way," a beautiful R&B ballad that perfectly captures the essence of deep affection and unwavering devotion. This song offers an excellent opportunity to learn English expressions related to love, intimacy, and commitment. Its heartfelt lyrics and smooth melodies make it special, allowing listeners to connect with universal feelings of adoration and the desire to express love without limits. By exploring its verses, you'll gain insight into how to articulate profound emotional connections in English, making your language learning journey both engaging and meaningful.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have strong affection for someone noun - an intense feeling of affection
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence
way /weɪ/ A2	noun - a method or manner of doing something
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep
better /ˈbetər/ A2	adjective - of a higher standard
fall /fɔːl/ A2	verb - to move downwards
season /ˈsiːzən/ B1	noun - a division of the year
forever /fərˈevər/ B1	adverb - for all time
matter /ˈmætər/ B1	verb - to be important
world /wɜːld/ B1	noun - the earth and all life on it
kiss /kɪs/ B1	noun - a touch with the lips
close /kloʊs/ B2	adjective - near in space or time
harmony /ˈhɑːrməni/ B2	noun - agreement or concord
mind /maɪnd/ B2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experience
tomorrow /təˈmɒroʊ/ B2	noun - the day after today
please /pliːz/ B2	verb - to make someone happy or satisfied

Key Grammar Structures

• I want you off my mind And on me

  ➔ Present Simple with 'want' expressing desire

  ➔ The verb 'want' in the present simple tense is used to express a desire or wish. Here, it shows the speaker's longing for the person to be physically close.

• Holding me closer than we've ever been before

  ➔ Present Continuous for an action happening now

  ➔ The present continuous tense with 'holding' describes an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. It emphasizes the intimacy and closeness in the relationship.

• This ain't a dream You're here with me

  ➔ Present Simple with 'be' for a current state

  ➔ The present simple tense with 'ain't' (colloquial for 'is not') and 'be' (contracted form of 'are') is used to state a current reality. It contrasts the dream-like feeling with the actual presence of the person.

• I wanna love you in every kind of way

  ➔ Modal verb 'wanna' (want to) for intention

  ➔ The modal verb 'wanna' is a colloquial contraction of 'want to' and is used to express intention or desire. It emphasizes the speaker's strong wish to love in various ways.

• If the world should end tomorrow And we only have today

  ➔ Second Conditional for hypothetical situations

  ➔ The second conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unlikely situations in the present or future. Here, it expresses the idea that if the world were to end tomorrow, the focus would be on the present moment.

• Give you all give you all of me

  ➔ Emphatic repetition for emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of 'give you all' emphasizes the completeness and totality of the speaker's devotion. It reinforces the idea of giving everything without reservation.

• Wanna fall like your favorite season

  ➔ Simile using 'like' for comparison

  ➔ The use of 'like' in this line creates a simile, comparing the act of falling in love to a favorite season. It conveys a sense of beauty, comfort, and naturalness.

• It don't get no better than this Your kiss

  ➔ Double negative for emphasis in informal speech

  ➔ The double negative 'don't...no better' is used in informal speech to emphasize the idea that nothing could be better than the current situation. It adds intensity to the expression.