I STILL KEEP YOUR LOVE ALIVE – English Lyrics

• By: STEFAN TORRES

Lyrics & Translation

“I STILL KEEP YOUR LOVE ALIVE” by Stefan Torres offers a compelling blend of emotional depth and a captivating rhythm, making it an engaging song for language learners. Its clear English lyrics, focusing on themes of love, loss, and resilience, provide an excellent opportunity to expand vocabulary related to emotions and relationships. The repetition of key phrases and the distinct narrative make it easier to follow and grasp the meaning, while its popular dance-oriented style can keep learners motivated.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to have a strong affection for
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - to cause pain noun - emotional pain
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - to accept something as true
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ B1	verb - to perceive the intended meaning
others /ˈʌðərz/ A2	noun - people other than oneself
live /lɪv/ A1	verb - to be alive
people /ˈpiːpl/ A1	noun - humans
tear /tɪər/ B1	verb - to rip or pull apart noun - a drop of liquid from the eye
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood
arrow /ˈæroʊ/ B1	noun - a pointed projectile
shoulder /ˈʃoʊldər/ A1	noun - the part of the body connecting the arm to the body
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult male human
apart /əˈpɑːrt/ B1	adverb - separated
alive /əˈlaɪv/ A2	adjective - living

Key Grammar Structures

• I still can't keep my love alive

  ➔ Modal Verb + Negative + Base Verb (can't keep)

  ➔ This construction expresses inability or a lack of possibility in the present.

• Even though it hurts inside

  ➔ Subordinating Conjunction (Even though) + Clause

  ➔ Used to introduce a contrasting idea or situation. 'Though' is a synonym here.

• I turn around and find you're gone

  ➔ Conjunction (and) connecting two independent clauses

  ➔ This shows a sequence of actions and the result of the first action.

• But I just can't live without your love

  ➔ Conjunction (But) + Adverb (just) + Modal Verb (can't) + Verb (live)

  ➔ 'Just' emphasizes the simplicity or directness of the statement. The focus is on the absolute necessity of the loved one.

• And I don't care what the people say

  ➔ Idiomatic Expression ('don't care') + Wh-clause (what the people say)

  ➔ This shows a lack of concern for external opinions, often indicating strong personal conviction.

• I can't believe everything you put me through

  ➔ Modal Verb (can't) + Verb (believe) + Object Clause (everything you put me through)

  ➔ This expresses disbelief and highlights the difficulty or hardship experienced.

• Only lovers can understand

  ➔ Adjective (Only) modifying Noun (lovers) + Modal Verb (can) + Verb (understand)

  ➔ This implies a shared experience or empathy that only those in love can truly comprehend.

• How it hurts when you love a man

  ➔ Wh-word (How) introducing an exclamatory or indirect question clause

  ➔ This structure emphasizes the intensity of the pain experienced in a romantic relationship.

• It's like an arrow through my heart

  ➔ Simile (like) comparing a feeling to a physical sensation

  ➔ This uses figurative language to convey the sharp, piercing pain of emotional distress.