I Want Tomorrow – English Lyrics

• By: Enya

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
disappear /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə/ B2	verb - to cease to be visible or to exist
follow /ˈfɒl.oʊ/ A2	verb - to go after someone or something
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - electromagnetic radiation that makes things visible adjective - not heavy or dark
tomorrow /təˈmɒr.oʊ/ A2	noun - the day after today
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the space over the Earth where clouds and the sun are seen
face /feɪs/ A2	noun - the front part of the head with eyes, nose, mouth
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to be aware of information or facts
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
turn /tɜːrn/ B1	verb - to change direction or position
hope /hoʊp/ B2	verb - to want something to happen
leave /liːv/ B1	verb - to go away from a place
away /əˈweɪ/ A2	adverb - at or to a distance from a place

Key Grammar Structures

• Though I don't know why

  ➔ Subordinating conjunction 'though' introducing a subordinate clause of concession.

  ➔ The word "though" indicates a contrast or concession, even though the speaker doesn't know the reason.

• Thoughts disappearing like tears from the Moon

  ➔ Simile using 'like' to compare thoughts to tears.

  ➔ The word "like" is used to establish a comparison between the way thoughts disappear and the way tears might fall from the moon, implying a sense of ephemerality and sadness.

• They came before me

  ➔ Simple past tense: 'came' indicates an action completed in the past.

  ➔ The verb "came" is the past tense of 'come' and describes an event that took place before the present moment of the song.

• Signs from the heavens say I am the one

  ➔ Subject-verb agreement: 'Signs' (plural) agrees with 'say' (plural verb).

  ➔ The plural noun "Signs" requires the plural verb "say" to maintain grammatical correctness. This indicates that multiple signs are communicating the message.

• Now you're here, I can see your light

  ➔ Use of present tense 'are' and 'can see' showing current state and ability.

  ➔ "are" expresses the current presence of the person, and "can see" expresses the speaker's ability to perceive the other person's light now.

• This light that I must follow

  ➔ Relative clause with 'that' acting as the relative pronoun (object of 'follow').

  ➔ The word "that" introduces a clause which modifies 'this light,' specifying which light the speaker must follow. It acts as the object of the verb 'follow' within the relative clause.

• You, you may take my life away, so far away

  ➔ Modal verb 'may' expressing possibility or permission.

  ➔ The word "may" indicates that it is possible for the person being addressed to take the speaker's life, although it's not a certainty. It suggests vulnerability or acceptance of a potential outcome.

• Now I know I must leave your spell

  ➔ Modal verb 'must' expressing obligation or strong necessity.

  ➔ The word "must" expresses a strong sense of obligation or internal conviction. It means the speaker believes they have no choice but to leave the 'spell'.

• I want tomorrow

  ➔ Simple present tense 'want' expresses a desire in the present.

  ➔ The verb "want" is in simple present tense and expresses a desire that exists at the present time of speaking. It indicates the speaker has a strong desire for the future ('tomorrow').