FAITH – English Lyrics

• By: FAITH

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the story and significance behind George Michael's iconic song "Faith." Released as a single in 1987, this track showcases a mix of pop, rock and roll, and R&B. By diving into its creation, meaning, and public reaction, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the song's message of hope, optimism, and the strength to move on from a relationship that is not working. Learn how George Michael's "Faith" became a timeless anthem of self-assurance and individuality.

[English]

The headphones you gave me

Resting against me

Not knowing where to go

Playing me memories

I still quite have doubts about

The left piece won’t make a sound

Nothing comes through in stereo

Is this a sign?

Like it’s fine to leave me empty in one side

Those were the only things that I kept of you

But now I’m starting to get over you

Oh no no

What used to kill me the most

Was knowing who you then cared for the most

Knowing we both had to move on

Oh no no

You ghosted on me for her

The right piece of my headphones

Is missing the left piece after all

Netflix you left me was no help

When seasons went on and on

Hit the lights,

this time I’m over and out

So, sit back, relax enjoy the show

The curtains are getting drawn..

Is this a sign?

Like it’s fine to just leave me empty in one side

Those were the only things that I kept of you

But now I’m starting to get over you

Oh no no

What used to kill me the most

Was knowing who you then cared for the most

Knowing we both had to move on

Oh no no

You ghosted on me for her

The right piece of my headphones

Is missing the left piece after all

Oh no no no

Now I don’t know how to speak up

Oh no no no

Now I don’t know how to open up

Oh no no no

Now I don’t know how to speak up

Oh no no no

Now I don’t know how to open up

Now I don’t know how to be tough

Now that I’ve lost us, I can’t spell the word trust

Oh no no

What used to kill me the most

Was knowing who you then cared for the most

Knowing we both had to move on

Oh no no

You ghosted on me for her

The right piece of my headphones

Is missing the left piece after all

Oh no no no

Oh no no

You ghosted on me for her

The right piece of my headphones

Is missing the left piece after all

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
headphones /ˈhɛdˌfoʊnz/ B1	noun - a device worn on or over the ears to listen to audio
memories /ˈmɛməriz/ B1	noun - the mental capacity to retain and recall past experiences
doubts /daʊts/ B1	noun - feelings of uncertainty or lack of conviction
sign /saɪn/ A2	noun - an indication or evidence of something
empty /ˈɛmpti/ A2	adjective - containing nothing; not filled or occupied
kill /kɪl/ B1	verb - to cause the death of a living being
ghosted /ˈɡoʊstɪd/ B2	verb - to suddenly cut off all communication with someone
tough /tʌf/ B2	adjective - strong enough to withstand adverse conditions
trust /trʌst/ B1	noun - firm belief in the reliability or truth of someone or something
piece /piːs/ A2	noun - a part of something
starting /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/ B1	verb - beginning to do something
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position or location
left /lɛft/ A1	adjective - on or toward the side of the body that is opposite the right
right /raɪt/ A1	adjective - on or toward the side of the body that is opposite the left

Key Grammar Structures

• The headphones you gave me

  ➔ Relative clause with 'you gave me'

  ➔ Uses a **relative clause** to describe 'headphones', providing extra information about the object.

• Resting against me

  ➔ Present participle phrase indicating ongoing action or state

  ➔ The phrase **'Resting against me'** uses a **present participle** to describe the ongoing action of the headphones.

• Not knowing where to go

  ➔ Present participle phrase expressing lack of knowledge or direction

  ➔ The **'Not knowing where to go'** phrase uses a **present participle** to describe an ongoing state of uncertainty.

• The left piece won’t make a sound

  ➔ Negative modal verb 'won’t' indicating refusal or impossibility

  ➔ The auxiliary **'won’t'** is a **negative modal verb** indicating that the **left piece** cannot produce sound.

• Is this a sign?

  ➔ Interrogative sentence using inversion to ask a question

  ➔ The sentence **'Is this a sign?'** is a **question** formed by inverting the subject and auxiliary verb.

• Like it’s fine to leave me empty in one side

  ➔ Infinitive phrase 'to leave' expressing an opinion or possibility

  ➔ The **infinitive** **'to leave'** is used to express an opinion about the situation being acceptable or okay.

• Now I don’t know how to speak up

  ➔ Modal verb 'don’t know' + infinitive 'to speak up' indicating inability or uncertainty

  ➔ The phrase **'don't know how to speak up'** combines a **modal verb** with an **infinitive** to express uncertainty or inability.