Heaven Knows – English Lyrics

• By: Luther Vandross
• Album: Never Let Me Go

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt world of Luther Vandross with "Heaven Knows," a classic R&B ballad that perfectly encapsulates profound love and devotion. This song offers a beautiful entry point for language learners, featuring clear, emotive English lyrics that are rich in expressions of affection, reassurance, and vulnerability. Its smooth melody and Vandross's impeccable delivery make it not only a joy to listen to but also an excellent tool for understanding romantic English vocabulary and the nuances of expressing deep emotional commitment.

[English]

Heaven knows I love you

Heaven knows how much I care

Couldn't live without you

Look for me and I'll be there

But even though you're a joy to me

I think you think, "He's a bore to me"

What you think, am I still your guy?

I'm so confused, my darling, I could die

You're the one on my mind

Got me working overtime

I only think about love and you

Talk to me, don't be shy

Heaven knows I really try to love you

I try to love you

Used to be amazing

Used to make the world say 'Wow'

Heaven brought us together

That's how I know it'll all work out

We built our love on a solid ground

And can't a thing ever bring us down

Back together like we wanted to

Forget me not 'cause I remember you

You're still the one on my mind

Love is working overtime

I only dream about love and you

Talk to me, don't be shy

Heaven know I really try to love

I try to love you, yeah

You're the one on my mind

Got me working overtime

I only think about love, don't you?

Talk to me, don't be shy

Heaven knows I really try to love you

I try to love you, baby

This is love that you can't ignore

I never knew a girl like you before

And Heaven knows I couldn't love you more

This is so right, baby yea

This is so right, yea, yea, yea

This is so right, baby, yea

Because I love you

I really love you, baby

Back together like we wanted to

Forget me not 'cause I remember you

You're the one on my mind

Got me working overtime

I only think about love, don't you?

Talk to me, don't be shy

Heaven knows I really try to love you

I try to love you, girl

You're the one on my mind

Got me working overtime

I only think about love, and you?

Talk to me, don't be shy

Heaven knows I really try to love you

I try to love you, baby

Work, it can work

Gonna work out, gonna work out

Work, it's gonna work

Gonna work out, gonna work it out

Work, its gonna work, yea 'cause I love you

Honey, Heaven knows and I know it can

Work, it can work

Gonna work out, gonna work out

Work, its gonna work

Gonna work out, gonna work it out

Work, its gonna work, yea 'cause I love you

Ooh and Heaven knows and I know it can

Work, it can work

Gonna work out, gonna work out, honey

Work, its gonna work

Gonna work out, gonna work it out, baby

Work, its gonna work, yea 'cause I love you

And Heaven knows and I know it can

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
heaven /ˈhɛvən/ A2	noun - the sky or the after‑life realm of God in many religions
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
try /traɪ/ A2	verb - to make an attempt or effort to do something
work /wɜrk/ A1	verb - to perform a task or activity noun - activity involving mental or physical effort
think /θɪŋk/ A2	verb - to have a particular opinion or to use one's mind
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and decides
forget /fərˈɡɛt/ B1	verb - to fail to remember
remember /rɪˈmɛm.bər/ B1	verb - to keep an idea or event in one's mind
together /təˈɡɛðər/ A2	adverb - in or into a group; with each other
solid /ˈsɒlɪd/ B2	adjective - firm, stable, not likely to break or change
amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ B2	adjective - causing great surprise or wonder
joy /dʒɔɪ/ B2	noun - a feeling of great pleasure and happiness
ignore /ɪɡˈnɔːr/ B2	verb - to deliberately pay no attention to
girl /ɡɜrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child; also a term of endearment
right /raɪt/ A1	adjective - correct or true; appropriate
confused /kənˈfjuzd/ B1	adjective - unable to think clearly; bewildered
overtime /ˈoʊvərˌtaɪm/ B2	noun - extra working hours beyond the regular schedule