I'm Gonna Love You – English Lyrics

• By: Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood
• Album: Leather

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into the emotional depth of "I'm Gonna Love You" by Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood, a powerful country duet that beautifully conveys the essence of enduring love and devotion. This song offers a rich vocabulary for expressing steadfast affection and commitment, making it an excellent choice for language learners interested in heartfelt and authentic country lyrics. Its unique live recording in a single take also highlights the exceptional vocal chemistry and raw emotion between two of country music's biggest stars.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
star /stɑːr/ A2	noun - a luminous point in the night sky
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a deep affection for someone
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the expanse of air over the Earth
burn /bɜrn/ B1	verb - to produce flames and heat
winter /ˈwɪntər/ A2	noun - the coldest season of the year
heart /hɑrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood
fly /flaɪ/ A2	verb - to move through the air
bloom /bluːm/ B1	verb - to produce flowers
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a measured period during which an action occurs
world /wɜrld/ A2	noun - the earth and all its inhabitants
cruel /ˈkruːəl/ B2	adjective - causing pain or suffering
grey /ɡreɪ/ B1	adjective - a color between black and white
line /laɪn/ A2	noun - a long, narrow mark or band

Key Grammar Structures

• Stars are gonna light up the midnight sky

  ➔ Future intention using 'gonna'

  ➔ The phrase "gonna" is a colloquial form of "going to" used to express future plans or intentions.

• And I'm gonna love you

  ➔ Present continuous for future actions

  ➔ The use of "I'm gonna" indicates a strong intention to perform the action of loving in the future.

• Time's gonna put a few lines on our face

  ➔ Possessive form with 's'

  ➔ The phrase "Time's" shows possession, indicating that time is responsible for the changes on our faces.

• Life's gonna fly and be gone too soon

  ➔ Future tense with 'gonna'

  ➔ The phrase indicates that life will pass quickly, emphasizing the fleeting nature of time.

• Earth's gonna shake every now and then

  ➔ Present continuous for habitual actions

  ➔ The phrase suggests that earthquakes or disturbances will occur periodically, indicating unpredictability.

• And on those days when the world feels cruel

  ➔ Conditional clause

  ➔ The phrase introduces a condition under which the speaker's feelings or actions may change, highlighting emotional responses.