Get To You – English Lyrics

• By: James Morrison
• Album: The Awakening

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into James Morrison's "Get To You" to explore a rich emotional landscape of longing and determination. This soulful pop-rock track, with its clear and emotive lyrics, offers an excellent opportunity for English language learners to grasp expressions of deep commitment and urgent desire within a relatable narrative of family and connection. The song's accessible vocabulary and heartfelt delivery make it a compelling piece for language acquisition and emotional understanding.

[English]

So close to midnight

Under the streetlights

Leaving behind what I don't need

I've walked like a blind man

And my eyes are open

And You are the only place for me

Won't you hold on just for a while

Please don't give up on me tonight

Cause I'm on my way

I chased the day

Yeah I'll keep running all night

I just won't rest to catch my breath

I will run every red light

To get to you

No I will get to you

No I will get to you

I'll chase past the tail lights

Head for the skyline

Hoping that, that won't change your faith

I see them appearing

The cracks in the pavement

Running I pray I'm not too late

Won't you hold just for a while

Please

Please don't give up on me tonight

Cause I'm on my way

I'll chase the day

Yeah I'll keep running all night

I just won't rest to catch my breath

I will run every red light

To get to you

No I will get to you

No I will get to you

I will

I'll get to you

Just hold on a little longer

I'll get to you

Oh just don't give up on me

I will get to

I will get to

...

I will get to you

Cause I'm on my way

I chased the day

Yeah I'll keep running all night

Just won't rest to catch my breath

I will run every red light

To get to you

No I will get to you

No I will get to you

I will

I will get to

I will get to

I will get to you

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
chase /tʃeɪs/ A2	verb - to follow or pursue
hold /hoʊld/ A1	verb - to grasp or carry
open /ˈoʊpən/ A1	adjective - not closed
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - brightness from the sun or a lamp adjective - not heavy
pray /preɪ/ A2	verb - to speak to a god or gods
rest /rɛst/ A1	verb - to relax or sleep
catch /kætʃ/ A1	verb - to grab or capture
crack /kræk/ A2	noun - a thin break in a surface
pavement /ˈpeɪvmənt/ B1	noun - a hard surface for walking on
faith /feɪθ/ A2	noun - strong belief or trust
appear /əˈpɪr/ A2	verb - to come into sight
skyline /ˈskaɪlaɪn/ B1	noun - the outline of buildings or mountains against the sky
late /leɪt/ A1	adjective - after the expected time
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A1	verb - to make or become different

Key Grammar Structures

• So close to midnight

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present continuous tense with 'am/is/are + -ing' to describe an action happening now or around now.

• I've walked like a blind man

  ➔ Present perfect tense

  ➔ The sentence uses the present perfect tense with 'have/has + past participle' to describe an action that started in the past and is relevant now.

• And my eyes are open

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present simple tense to describe a habitual or permanent state.

• Won't you hold on just for a while

  ➔ Tag question with modal verb

  ➔ The sentence uses a tag question with the modal verb 'won't' to make a request in a more polite or appealing way.

• I'll keep running all night

  ➔ Future with 'will'

  ➔ The sentence uses 'will' to express a future action that is decided at the moment of speaking.

• I will run every red light

  ➔ Future simple tense

  ➔ The sentence uses the future simple tense with 'will' to describe a future action that is certain or decided.

• No I will get to you

  ➔ Emphatic assertion with 'do/does/did'

  ➔ The sentence uses 'will' with emphasis to strongly assert the future action.

• Just hold on a little longer

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase uses the imperative mood to give a direct command or request.