Lyrics & Translation
Discover the soulful and thought-provoking lyrics of Emeli Sandé's "Heaven." This song offers a unique opportunity to explore themes of morality and intention through its powerful English vocabulary. Learning the lyrics can help you grasp nuanced expressions of hope, regret, and the universal human struggle to be good, all set to an epic and moving melody.
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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フラッシュを浴びながら
➔ Particle を (direct object marker)
➔ The particle を marks the direct object 'フラッシュ' (flash) in the sentence.
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清らかな心を保とうとするけれど
➔ Volitional form (~ようとする)
➔ The phrase '保とうとする' uses the volitional form to express an intention or attempt to maintain a pure heart.
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ああ神さま ああ神さま
➔ Interjection (ああ)
➔ The interjection 'ああ' is used to express emotion, such as lamentation or appeal, in this case, calling out to God.
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善いことしようと思いながら目覚めるの
➔ Te-form + と思う (think/intend)
➔ The te-form 'しようと' combined with '思う' expresses the intention or thought of doing something good upon waking up.
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そして去ってしまうの 去ってしまうの
➔ ~てしまう (to end up doing something)
➔ The expression '去ってしまう' uses てしまう to emphasize the finality or regret of leaving.
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昔のあたしじゃないもの
➔ じゃない (negative form of だ)
➔ じゃない is the negative form of the copula だ, used here to say 'I'm not the person I used to be.'
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