If I Lose Myself – English Lyrics

• By: OneRepublic, Alesso
• Album: Human

Lyrics & Translation

Ready to dive into a song that will not only get you moving but also offer a unique perspective on life and connection? "If I Lose Myself" by OneRepublic and Alesso is a fantastic choice for language learners, featuring clear English vocals and a powerful, emotional message. Through its vibrant energy and thoughtful lyrics, you can explore expressions of fear, comfort, and the profound bond between people, all while enjoying a global dance anthem. Its dual nature, from a pop-rock original to a progressive house remix, makes it a special cross-genre hit that resonates deeply.

[English]

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♪ I STAYED UP AT THE SUN. THOUGHT OF ALL THE PEOPLE, ♪

♪ PLACES AND THINGS I'VE LOVED. ♪

♪ YOU CAN FEEL THE LIGHT START TO TREMBLE. ♪

♪ WASHING WHAT YOU KNOW OUT TO SEA. ♪

♪ YOU CAN SEE YOUR LIFE OUT OF THE WINDOW, TONIGHT. ♪

♪ IF I LOSE MYSELF TONIGHT, IT'LL BE BY YOUR SIDE ♪

♪ I'LL LOSE MYSELF TONIGHT, OH YEAH YEAH YEAH ♪

♪ IF I LOSE MYSELF TONIGHT, IT'LL BE YOU AND I ♪

♪ LOSE MYSELF TONIGHT ♪

♪ I WOKE UP WITH THE SUN, THOUGHT OF ALL ♪

♪ OF THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS I'VE LOVED ♪

♪ YOU CAN FEEL THE LIGHT START TO TREMBLE WASHING ♪

♪ WHAT YOU KNOW OUT TO SEA YOU CAN SEE YOUR LIFE OUT OF THE ♪

♪ WINDOW, TONIGHT IF I LOSE MYSELF TONIGHT, ♪

♪ IT'LL BE BY YOUR SIDE ♪

♪ I'LL LOSE MYSELF TONIGHT, OH YEAH YEAH YEAH ♪

♪ IF I LOSE MYSELF TONIGHT, IT'LL BE YOU AND I ♪

♪ LOSE MYSELF TONIGHT, OH ♪

♪ LOSE MYSELF TONIGHT, ♪

♪ (VOCALIZATIONS) ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
stay /steɪ/ A2	verb - to remain in a place
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that provides light and heat to the Earth
light /laɪt/ A2	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible adjective - not heavy
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
tremble /ˈtrɛmbəl/ B1	verb - to shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty
lose /luːz/ A2	verb - to be unable to find something or someone
window /ˈwɪndoʊ/ A1	noun - an opening in a wall or vehicle that allows light and air to enter
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter
tonight /təˈnaɪt/ A2	adverb - during the night of the present day
side /saɪd/ A1	noun - a position to the left or right of an object
people /ˈpiːpəl/ A1	noun - human beings in general or considered collectively
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or point in space
thing /θɪŋ/ A1	noun - an object, animal, or quality

Key Grammar Structures

• IF I LOSE MYSELF TONIGHT, IT'LL BE BY YOUR SIDE

  ➔ Conditional sentences (Type 1)

  ➔ This sentence uses a conditional structure to express a possible future situation.

• YOU CAN FEEL THE LIGHT START TO TREMBLE

  ➔ Modal verbs (can)

  ➔ The use of 'can' indicates ability or possibility.

• I WOKE UP WITH THE SUN

  ➔ Past simple tense

  ➔ The past simple tense is used to describe actions that happened at a specific time in the past.

• YOU CAN SEE YOUR LIFE OUT OF THE WINDOW

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The present simple tense is used to express general truths or habitual actions.

• THOUGHT OF ALL THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS I'VE LOVED

  ➔ Present perfect tense

  ➔ The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that occurred at an unspecified time before now.

• WASHING WHAT YOU KNOW OUT TO SEA

  ➔ Gerunds

  ➔ Gerunds are used as nouns and can represent actions or states.

• IT'LL BE YOU AND I

  ➔ Subject pronouns

  ➔ Subject pronouns are used to replace the subject of a sentence.