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.

[English]

I can't even hide it

I haven't stopped thinkin' 'bout your lips, hmm

Your lips, yeah

I'm losing my mind

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

Yeah, your kiss

You

You've been there through it all

You answered all my calls

You

I can't believe I let you go

Tears and slamming doors

I'm falling out on the floor

Begging, begging, please

You don't want me no more

I never hurt like this before

I'm begging, begging, please

Now every day it rains

And I'm the one to blame

Baby, I walked away

When you came to stay, oh

Now everything's grey

I'm so, so sorry

I know that's not enough, but

It's true, yeah, it's true

I can't believe that I

Thought I could ever leave

Without you, yeah, without you

You

You've been there through it all

You answered all my calls

You

I should've never let you go

Tears and slamming doors

I'm falling out on the floor

Begging, begging, please

You don't want me no more

I never hurt like this before

I'm begging, begging, please

Now every day it rains

And I'm the one to blame

Baby, I walked away

When you came to stay, oh

Now everything's grey

Tears and slamming doors

I'm falling out on the floor

Begging, begging, please

You don't want me no more

I never hurt like this before

I'm begging, begging, please

Now every day it rains

And I'm the one to blame

Baby, I walked away

When you came to stay, oh

Now everything's grey

...

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.