Grey – English Lyrics

• By: Why Don't We
• Album: The Good Times And The Bad Ones

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw emotions of Why Don't We's "Grey," a heartfelt ballad that offers a beautiful way to connect with the English language through its relatable themes of regret and longing. The song's evocative lyrics and poignant melody make it a compelling piece for understanding emotional expression in English. Listen closely to the narrative of a lost love and the regret that follows, as the band's delivery makes every word resonate. This song is special for its authenticity, being one of the first entirely self-written and co-produced by the band, allowing you to hear their true artistic voice.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hide /haɪd/ A2	verb - to conceal or keep out of sight
think /θɪŋk/ A2	verb - to have a particular opinion or belief
lips /lɪps/ A1	noun - the two fleshy parts that form the edge of the mouth
lose /luːz/ A2	verb - to fail to keep or retain something
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers
miss /mɪs/ A2	verb - to feel sad because someone or something is not present
kiss /kɪs/ A1	noun - an act of touching with the lips as a sign of love or greeting verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of affection
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - to accept something as true
let /lɛt/ A2	verb - to allow or permit
tears /tɪərz/ A2	noun - drops of clear liquid that come from the eyes when crying
doors /dɔːrz/ A1	noun - movable barriers that allow entry into a building or room
fall /fɔːl/ A2	verb - to drop down to a lower place
beg /bɛɡ/ B1	verb - to ask earnestly for something
rain /reɪn/ A1	noun - water that falls from clouds in drops verb - to fall as rain
blame /bleɪm/ B2	noun - responsibility for a fault or wrongdoing verb - to hold responsible for a fault
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn
stay /steɪ/ A1	verb - to remain in a particular place
grey /ɡreɪ/ A1	adjective - of a colour between black and white
sorry /ˈsɒri/ A1	adjective - feeling regret or remorse
true /truː/ A1	adjective - in accordance with fact or reality

Key Grammar Structures

• I can't even hide it

  ➔ Modal verb + infinitive

  ➔ In the sentence "I ""can't"" even hide it", "can't" is a modal verb (cannot) that expresses inability, followed by the base verb "hide".

• I haven't stopped thinkin' 'bout your lips

  ➔ Present perfect negative

  ➔ The word "haven't" (= have not) forms the negative present perfect, showing an action that began in the past and continues up to now.

• I'm losing my mind

  ➔ Present continuous

  ➔ "I'm" (= I am) + verb‑ing forms the present continuous, used for actions happening right now.

• It's been too long, I'm missin' your kiss

  ➔ Present perfect (first clause)

  ➔ "It's been" uses the present perfect (have/has + past participle) to talk about a situation that started in the past and continues now.

• You answered all my calls

  ➔ Simple past

  ➔ "answered" is the simple past form of "answer", used for a completed action in the past.

• I can't believe I let you go

  ➔ Modal verb + infinitive (can't believe) + past simple (let)

  ➔ "can't" is a modal verb followed by the infinitive "believe"; the clause "I let you go" uses the simple past "let" to describe a past action.

• Now every day it rains

  ➔ Simple present

  ➔ "rains" is the third‑person singular form of the verb in the simple present, used for habitual or regular actions.

• I'm so, so sorry

  ➔ Intensifier "so" with adjective

  ➔ "so" is used twice to intensify the adjective "sorry", showing a strong feeling of remorse.

• I know that's not enough, but

  ➔ "that"‑clause as object

  ➔ "that" introduces a clause ("that’s not enough") which functions as the direct object of the verb "know".

• I thought I could ever leave

  ➔ Past simple with modal verb

  ➔ "thought" is simple past; the modal "could" (past form of can) is used with the infinitive "ever leave" to express ability/possibility in the past.