GODSPEED – English Lyrics

• By: Camila Cabello
• Album: C,XOXO (Magic City Edition)

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Camila Cabello's “GODSPEED” offers a unique opportunity to explore themes of self-discovery and embracing change. The song's introspective lyrics and emotional depth can help you connect with the nuances of English expression, all while enjoying a captivating and meaningful pop song.

[English]

[music begins playing]

[female vocalizing]

[female vocalizing]

[swooshing]

♪ I don’t wanna be At this party anymore ♪

♪ I don’t think your jokes Sound funny anymore ♪

♪ All these shoes I can’t dance in What for? ♪

♪ Imma let me let this out barefoot on the floor ♪

♪ And they’re gonna say I should probably up the meds ♪

♪ That some things should’ve stayed In my head ♪

♪ I’m tired of playing pretend ♪

♪ Stop driving, it’s a dead-end ♪

♪ We’re living in a ghost world ♪

♪ We’re living in a past life ♪

♪ If everything could stay the same ♪

♪ Wouldn’t it be nice? ♪

♪ But you know me You know me, I... ♪

♪ Always know just when to leave ♪

♪ When the night is past its peak ♪

♪ And I hope you find some peace ♪

♪ Godspeed ♪

♪ Godspeed ♪

♪ Godspeed ♪

♪ Godspeed ♪

♪ Peace is so elusive ♪

♪ Joy is so elusive ♪

♪ Kisses to my muses ♪

♪ Truces for the bruises ♪

♪ I got real-life angels ♪

♪ Got me when I lose it ♪

♪ If I gotta burn a bridge ♪

♪ They’ll help me light the fuses ♪

♪ Sometimes I just lose it ♪

♪ Thoughts can be abusive ♪

♪ Times where I lose sight of love The real reason I do this ♪

♪ 15 since I do this 26, I choose this ♪

♪ We’re living in a ghost world ♪

♪ (Ghost world) ♪

♪ We’re living in a past life ♪

♪ (Past life) ♪

♪ If everything could stay the same ♪

♪ Wouldn’t it be nice? ♪

♪ But you know me You know me, I... ♪

♪ (You know I always know, yeah) ♪

♪ Always know when to leave ♪

♪ When the night is past its peak ♪

♪ And I hope you find some peace ♪

♪ Godspeed ♪

♪ Godspeed ♪

♪ Godspeed ♪

♪ Godspeed ♪

[crow bar smashing]

[female vocalizing]

[crow bar smashing]

[female vocalizing]

♪ I let you go And I feel more like me ♪

♪ I wish you well But far away from me ♪

♪ Godspeed ♪

♪ Godspeed ♪

[piano playing]

[music ends]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2	noun - a social gathering of people for pleasure
dance /dæns/ A2	verb - to move rhythmically to music noun - a series of movements that match the rhythm of music
barefoot /ˈbɛərfʊt/ B1	adjective - without shoes
tired /ˈtaɪərd/ A2	adjective - needing sleep or rest
pretend /prɪˈtɛnd/ B1	verb - to behave as if something is true when it is not
driving /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/ B1	verb - operating a vehicle
ghost /ɡoʊst/ B1	noun - the spirit of a dead person adjective - appearing as a pale or shadowy image
peace /piːs/ B1	noun - freedom from disturbance
elusive /ɪˈluːsɪv/ C1	adjective - difficult to find, catch, or achieve
muse /mjuːz/ B2	noun - a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist
bruise /bruːz/ B1	noun - an injury where blood capillaries are broken verb - to cause a bruise
angel /ˈeɪndʒəl/ A2	noun - a spiritual being believed to act as an intermediary between God and humans
burn /bɜːrn/ A2	verb - to be on fire
bridge /brɪdʒ/ B1	noun - a structure carrying a road, path, railroad, etc. across a river, ravine, road, etc.
fuse /fjuːz/ B2	noun - a device for preventing excessive current flow verb - to combine or blend to form a unified whole
sight /saɪt/ A2	noun - the ability to see
choose /tʃuːz/ A2	verb - to select from a range of possibilities
lose /luːz/ A2	verb - to be deprived of or cease to have

Key Grammar Structures

• I don’t wanna be

  ➔ don’t wanna be

  ➔ negative form of 'to be'

• At this party anymore

  ➔ at this party anymore

  ➔ at + place + time

• I don’t think your jokes

  ➔ don’t think

  ➔ don’t + think

• Sound funny anymore

  ➔ sound funny

  ➔ sound + adjective

• What for?

  ➔ what for?

  ➔ what + purpose

• Imma let me let this out

  ➔ let me let

  ➔ let + me + let

• barefoot on the floor

  ➔ barefoot on the floor

  ➔ barefoot + on + floor

• And they’re gonna say

  ➔ and they’re gonna say

  ➔ and + subject + will say

• I should probably up the meds

  ➔ should probably up

  ➔ should + probably + up

• That some things should’ve stayed

  ➔ that some things should’ve stayed

  ➔ that + some things + should’ve stayed