Glow – English Lyrics

• By: Kelly Clarkson, Chris Stapleton

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into 'Glow,' a powerful Christmas duet that blends soulful pop and country to deliver a message of deep, personal longing. You can learn vocabulary related to emotional expression and metaphors of light and warmth in English, as Kelly Clarkson and Chris Stapleton's masterful harmonies make this a truly 'cheerful standout' on their holiday album.

[English]

Three, four

You're the only one, only one I got my eyes on

I don't need, I don't need but a second, then I'm gone

But when the snow starts falling

Christmas ain't far and I feel it

In my heart, in my bones, you're the secret I hold, can you keep it?

If you ever need me, if you find yourself alone

Christmas is a season, lights like you glow all year long

Nothing has changed, I still wish you could be

Wrapped up in my arms, spending Christmas with me

When it gets cold is when I notice the most

With all the lights on the trees, even Christmas can't compete with your glow

Oh, records spinning as I'm dreaming about how to get you alone

A little wine, slow dancing, making memories with mistletoe

Did you know that I thought about telling you a hundred times before?

And I'm standing here handing you my heart 'cause I couldn't wait anymore

I could make you laugh, I would never let you down

My list in the past, Santa isn't different now

Nothing has changed, I still wish you could be

Wrapped up in my arms, spending Christmas with me

When it gets cold is when I notice the most

With all the lights on the trees, even Christmas can't compete with your glow

(Glow, glow)

(Glow, glow)

Did you know, did you know Christmas can't compete with your (glow, glow)

Did you know, did you know, did you know, did you know (glow)

Did you know, did you know

Just so you know

Nothing has changed, I still wish you could be

Wrapped up in my arms, spending Christmas with me

When it gets cold is when I notice the most

With all the lights on the trees, even Christmas can't compete with your glow

It's a shame you can't see

Even Christmas can't compete with your glow

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
glow /ɡloʊ/ B1	noun - a soft, steady light verb - to shine with a steady light
wish /wɪʃ/ A2	verb - to want something to happen
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood; often symbolizes love
snow /snoʊ/ A1	noun - frozen water in white flakes falling from the sky
secret /ˈsiːkrɪt/ B1	noun - something kept hidden or unknown from others
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the brightness from the sun, fire, or lamps
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts or images during sleep or imagination verb - to imagine or see things in your mind while asleep
memory /ˈmeməri/ B1	noun - something remembered from the past
wrap /ræp/ A2	verb - to cover something completely with paper or cloth
cold /koʊld/ A1	adjective - having a low temperature
alone /əˈloʊn/ A2	adjective - without other people
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to give out light or reflect brightness
keep /kiːp/ A2	verb - to hold onto or not give away
bone /boʊn/ A2	noun - the hard part of the body forming the skeleton
season /ˈsiːzən/ A2	noun - a period of the year with particular conditions
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to produce or reflect light

Key Grammar Structures

• I don't need, I don't need but a second, then I'm gone

  ➔ Negative present simple + conjunction "but"

  ➔ The verb "need" is in the negative form "don't need" to show lack of necessity. The word "but" introduces a contrast with the following phrase.

• When it gets cold is when I notice the most

  ➔ "when… is when…" correlative structure

  ➔ The first "when" clause "when it gets cold" is linked to the second clause "is when I notice the most" to emphasize the specific time something happens.

• If you ever need ... if you find yourself alone

  ➔ Zero conditional (if + present simple)

  ➔ Both clauses use the present simple after "if" ("need", "find") to talk about a real or possible situation.

• I'm standing here handing **you** my heart 'cause I couldn't wait any more

  ➔ Present continuous + gerund phrase; past modal "couldn't"

  ➔ The main verb "am standing" shows an ongoing action. "handing you my heart" uses a gerund to describe what is being done while standing. "couldn't" is the past negative form of "can" indicating inability in the past.

• Did you know that I thought **about** telling you a hundred times before?

  ➔ Indirect yes‑no question; past simple "thought" + preposition "about" + gerund

  ➔ The sentence starts with the interrogative phrase "Did you know" forming an indirect question. "thought" is the past verb followed by the preposition "about" and the gerund "telling".

• Even Christmas **can't** compete with your glow

  ➔ Negative modal verb "can't" + infinitive

  ➔ The modal "can't" (cannot) expresses inability. It is followed directly by the base form "compete".

• I could make you laugh, I would never let you down

  ➔ Modal verbs "could" and "would" for hypothetical/conditional meaning

  ➔ "could" shows a possible ability in a hypothetical situation, while "would" expresses a future intention or promise under that condition.

• It's a shame **you** can't see

  ➔ Idiomatic expression "It's a shame" + clause; modal "can't"

  ➔ "It's a shame" is a set phrase meaning "what a pity". The subject "you" is highlighted as the one who "can't see".