HIM – English Lyrics

• By: TOKIO HOTEL
• Album: 2001

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Tokio Hotel with "HIM," a compelling song that masterfully explores the nuanced themes of imaginary love and emotional intimacy. Its introspective lyrics offer a unique opportunity to learn English vocabulary related to emotions, relationships, and introspection, while its blend of pop-rock and electronic elements showcases the band's distinctive sound. Understanding "HIM" will deepen your appreciation for how music can articulate complex human feelings and challenge perceptions of reality.

[English]

He stares

Squinting through the sunlight

There's a tear in the sky

And it bleeds red and it burns bright

All night

I ride the wave along

That takes me

Right through the door of my sanity

I feel the rush, rush

Without your touch, touch

Washin' over me

I feel so much, much

Without your touch, touch

There's something wrong with me

He's an unknown, yeah, and he don't care

Whenever I want him, he'll be right here

Just how I like him

Just how I like him

I scream when I'm mad, but you don't talk back

I know you're not real, but I'm good with that

Just how I like him

Just how I like him

I close my eyes

But I never sleep

I think you live in my head

Counting the stars watching over me

I feel the rush, rush

Without your touch, touch

Washin' over me

I feel so much, much

Without your touch, touch

There's something wrong with me

He's an unknown, yeah, and he don't care

Whenever I want him, he'll be right here

Just how I like him

Just how I like him

I scream when I'm mad, but you don't talk back

I know you're not real, but I'm good with that

Just how I like him

Just how I like him

He stares

Squinting through the sunlight

There's a tear in the sky

And it bleeds red and it burns bright

He's an unknown, yeah, and he don't care

Whenever I want him, he'll be right here

Just how I like him

Just how I like him

I scream when I'm mad, but you don't talk back

I know you're not real, but I'm good with that

Just how I like him (you there)

Just how I like him (maybe you there)

Key Grammar Structures

• He stares

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The verb 'stares' is in the present simple tense, indicating a habitual or general action.

• There's a tear in the sky

  ➔ Present Simple Tense with 'there is/are'

  ➔ 'There's' is a contraction of 'there is', used to indicate existence in the present.

• I ride the wave along

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The verb 'ride' is in the present simple tense, indicating a habitual action.

• Without your touch, touch

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The word 'touch' is repeated for emphasis, highlighting the importance of the action.

• He's an unknown, yeah, and he don't care

  ➔ Contractions and Present Simple Tense

  ➔ 'He's' is a contraction of 'he is', and 'don't' is a contraction of 'do not', both used in informal contexts.

• I scream when I'm mad, but you don't talk back

  ➔ Present Simple Tense and Contractions

  ➔ 'I'm' is a contraction of 'I am', and 'don't' is a contraction of 'do not', used in informal speech.

• Just how I like him

  ➔ Present Simple Tense with Adverbial Phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'just how I like him' acts as an adverbial phrase, modifying the implied verb 'is'.

• I close my eyes

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The verb 'close' is in the present simple tense, indicating a habitual action.