Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic – English Lyrics

• By: The Police
• Album: Ghost in the Machine

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the magic behind The Police's hit song, "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic." This song offers a fantastic opportunity to learn about the nuances of expressing admiration and affection in English. Discover how Sting's songwriting captures the universal experience of unrequited love through catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics .

[English]

(cheerful music)

♪ Though I've tried before to tell her ♪

♪ Of the feelings I have for her in my heart ♪

♪ Every time that I come near her ♪

♪ I just lose my nerve as I've done from the start ♪

(upbeat cheerful music)

♪ Every little thing she does is magic ♪

♪ Everything she do just turns me on ♪

♪ Even though my life before was tragic ♪

♪ Now I know my love for her goes on ♪

(cheerful music)

♪ Do I have to tell the story ♪

♪ Of a thousand rainy days since we first met ♪

♪ It's a big enough umbrella ♪

♪ But it's always me that ends up getting wet ♪

(upbeat cheerful music)

♪ Every little thing she does is magic ♪

♪ Everything she do just turns me on ♪

♪ Even though my life before was tragic ♪

♪ Now I know my love for her goes on ♪

(cheerful music)

♪ I resolved to call her up ♪

♪ A thousand times a day ♪

♪ And ask her if she'll marry me ♪

♪ Some old-fashioned way ♪

♪ But my silent fears have gripped me ♪

♪ Long before I reach the phone ♪

♪ Long before my tongue has tripped me ♪

♪ Must I always be alone ♪

♪ Every little thing she does is magic ♪

♪ Everything she do just turns me on ♪

♪ Even though my life before was tragic ♪

♪ Now I know my love for her goes on ♪

♪ Every little thing she does is magic ♪

♪ Everything she do just turns me on ♪

♪ Even though my life before was tragic ♪

♪ Now I know my love for her goes on ♪

(upbeat cheerful music)

♪ On and on and on ♪

♪ And every little thing, every little thing ♪

♪ Every little thing, every little thing ♪

♪ Every little, every little, every little ♪

♪ Every little thing she does ♪

♪ Every little thing she does ♪

♪ Every little thing she does ♪

♪ Every little thing she does ♪

♪ Thing she does is magic ♪

♪ Ee-oh ee-oh ee-oh ee-oh ♪

♪ Ee-oh ee-oh ee-oh ee-oh ♪

♪ Ee-oh ee-oh ee-oh ee-oh ♪

♪ Ee-oh ee-oh ee-oh ee-oh ♪

♪ Every little thing ♪

♪ Every little thing ♪

♪ Every little thing she do is magic, magic, magic ♪

♪ Magic, magic, magic ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Ee-oh oh oh oh oh ♪

♪ I have to tell a story ♪

♪ Of a thousand rainy days since we first met ♪

♪ It's a big enough umbrella ♪

♪ But it's always me that ends up getting wet ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
magic /ˈmædʒɪk/ A2	noun - the power of apparently influencing events by using mysterious or supernatural forces adjective - delightful or exciting
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection for someone verb - to have a deep affection for someone
nerve /nɜːrv/ B1	noun - bravery or confidence
tragic /ˈtrædʒɪk/ B1	adjective - causing great sadness or suffering
turn /tɜːrn/ A1	verb - to cause someone to become excited or interested
resolve /rɪˈzɒlv/ B2	verb - to decide firmly to do something
umbrella /ʌmˈbrelə/ A2	noun - a device used for protection against rain
wet /wɛt/ A1	adjective - covered or saturated with water
grip /ɡrɪp/ B1	verb - to hold firmly or tightly
silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ A2	adjective - making no sound
fear /fɪər/ A1	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
story /ˈstɔːri/ A1	noun - a description of events, either true or imagined
rainy /ˈreɪni/ A2	adjective - characterized by rain
marry /ˈmæri/ A2	verb - to become someone's husband or wife
old-fashioned /ˌəʊld ˈfæʃənd/ B1	adjective - following traditional styles or customs