Everywhere – English Lyrics

• By: Fleetwood Mac
• Album: Tango In The Night

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a delightful journey into the English language with Fleetwood Mac's "Everywhere." This timeless pop classic offers a straightforward yet deeply emotional vocabulary of love and longing, making it perfect for learners. Its clear lyrics, catchy melody, and Christine McVie's warm vocals provide an accessible and enjoyable way to connect with English expressions of affection and desire, proving how simple words can convey profound feelings.

[English]

Can you hear me calling

Out your name?

You know that I'm falling

And I don't know what to say

I'll speak a little louder

I'll even shout

You know that I'm proud

And I can't get the words out

Oh, I

I want to be with you everywhere

Oh, I

I want to be with you everywhere

(Wanna be with you everywhere)

...

Something's happening

Happening to me

My friends say I'm acting peculiarly

Come on, baby

We better make a start

You better make it soon

Before you break my heart

Oh, I

I want to be with you everywhere

Oh, I

I want to be with you everywhere

(Wanna be with you everywhere)

...

Can you hear me calling

Out your name?

You know that I'm falling

And I don't know what to say

Come along, baby

We better make a start

You better make it soon

Before you break my heart

Oh, I

I want to be with you everywhere

Oh, I

I want to be with you everywhere

Oh, I

I want to be with you everywhere

Oh, I

I want to be with you everywhere

(Wanna be with you everywhere)

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hear /hɪər/ A1	verb - to perceive sound with the ears
calling /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/ B1	verb (present participle) - to shout or speak loudly in order to attract attention noun - the act of calling; a vocation or strong urge
name /neɪm/ A1	noun - a word or set of words by which a person or thing is known
know /nəʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of something through observation, inquiry, or information
falling /ˈfɔːlɪŋ/ B1	verb (present participle) - to descend under the force of gravity noun - the act or process of falling
speak /spiːk/ A1	verb - to utter words or sounds with the voice
little /ˈlɪtəl/ A1	adjective - small in size, amount, or degree
louder /ˈlaʊdər/ B1	adjective (comparative) - more loud; having a higher volume
shout /ʃaʊt/ B1	verb - to speak or call out loudly
proud /praʊd/ B2	adjective - feeling deep satisfaction as a result of achievements or qualities
words /wɜːdz/ A1	noun (plural) - units of language that convey meaning
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire or wish for something
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child
friends /frɛndz/ A1	noun (plural) - people with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
acting /ˈæktɪŋ/ B2	verb (present participle) - performing actions; behaving in a particular way
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create or produce something
start /stɑːt/ A1	verb - to begin or commence noun - the beginning of something
break /breɪk/ A1	verb - to separate into pieces or cause to become separated
heart /hɑːt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body; also the centre of emotions
happening /ˈhæpənɪŋ/ B2	noun - an event or occurrence

Key Grammar Structures

• Can you hear me calling

  ➔ Verb + Object + Present Participle (Sensory Verb Construction)

  ➔ This structure uses a sensory verb ("hear") followed by an object ("me") and a present participle ("calling") to describe an action that is perceived as it happens. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of the action.

• You know that I'm falling

  ➔ Subordinate Clause with 'that'

  ➔ The word "that" introduces a noun clause ("that I'm falling") which functions as the object of the main verb "know". It specifies what the subject knows.

• And I don't know what to say

  ➔ Question Word + Infinitive

  ➔ This structure ("what to say") is used to express an action that needs to be done or is uncertain about. It's a condensed form of 'what I should say' or 'what I ought to say'.

• I'll speak a little louder

  ➔ Future Simple (Will) for Spontaneous Decision

  ➔ "I'll" (short for "I will") is used here to express a decision made at the moment of speaking, or a spontaneous intention, rather than a pre-planned action.

• And I can't get the words out

  ➔ Modal Verb 'Can't' + Phrasal Verb

  ➔ "can't" expresses inability, meaning the speaker is unable to perform the action. "get... out" is a phrasal verb, which in this context means to express or utter something, often with difficulty.

• I want to be with you everywhere

  ➔ Verb + To-Infinitive (Expressing Desire)

  ➔ The verb "want" is followed by a "to-infinitive" ("to be") to express a desire, a wish, or an intention. This is a common structure for expressing such feelings.

• Something's happening

  ➔ Present Continuous (for Ongoing Action)

  ➔ "Something's happening" (short for "Something is happening") uses the present continuous tense to describe an action that is currently in progress at the moment of speaking.

• My friends say I'm acting peculiarly

  ➔ Present Continuous + Adverb

  ➔ "I'm acting" uses the present continuous to describe an ongoing or temporary behavior. The adverb "peculiarly" modifies the verb, describing the manner in which the action is being performed.

• We better make a start

  ➔ Had Better (Strong Recommendation/Advice)

  ➔ "better" (short for "had better") is used to give strong advice or a warning, implying that there might be negative consequences if the advice is not followed. It's followed by a bare infinitive.

• Before you break my heart

  ➔ Time Conjunction 'Before' + Present Simple for Future Event

  ➔ "Before" is a time conjunction that introduces a subordinate clause. When referring to future events, the verb in the "before" clause ("break") is in the simple present tense, even though it describes a future action.