Impossible – English Lyrics

• By: Shontelle

Lyrics & Translation

Shontelle's "Impossible" is a powerful and universally relatable anthem of heartbreak and resilience. Its clear, emotional lyrics offer an excellent opportunity for language learners to connect with English expressions of love, loss, and overcoming adversity. The song's passionate vocal delivery and poignant storytelling make its message easy to grasp, providing a rich context for understanding vocabulary related to emotions, relationships, and personal strength, making it special for anyone navigating life's challenges.

[English]

(cars whooshing)

(soft music)

♪ I remember years ago ♪

♪ Someone told me I should take ♪

♪ Caution when it comes to love ♪

♪ I did, I did ♪

♪ And you were strong and I was not ♪

♪ My illusion, my mistake ♪

♪ I was careless, I forgot ♪

♪ I did ♪

♪ And now when all is done ♪

♪ There is nothing to say ♪

♪ You have gone and so effortlessly ♪

♪ You have won ♪

♪ You can go ahead tell them ♪

♪ Tell them all I know now ♪

♪ Shout it from the rooftops ♪

♪ Write it on the skyline ♪

♪ All we had is gone now ♪

♪ Tell them I was happy ♪

♪ And my heart is broken ♪

♪ All my scars are open ♪

♪ Tell them what I hoped would be ♪

♪ Impossible, impossible ♪

♪ Impossible, impossible ♪

♪ Falling out of love is hard ♪

♪ Falling for betrayal is worst ♪

♪ Broken trust and broken hearts ♪

♪ I know, I know ♪

♪ Thinking all you need is there ♪

♪ Building faith on love and words ♪

♪ Empty promises will wear ♪

♪ I know, I know ♪

♪ And now when all is gone ♪

♪ There is nothing to say ♪

♪ And if you're done with embarrassing me ♪

♪ On your own you can go ahead tell them ♪

♪ Tell them all I know now ♪

♪ Shout it from the rooftops ♪

♪ Write it on the skyline ♪

♪ All we had is gone now ♪

♪ Tell them I was happy ♪

♪ And my heart is broken ♪

♪ All my scars are open ♪

♪ Tell them what I hoped would be ♪

♪ Impossible, impossible ♪

♪ Impossible, impossible ♪

♪ Impossible, impossible ♪

♪ Impossible, impossible ♪

(upbeat music)

♪ Ooh, impossible ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah ♪

♪ I remember years ago ♪

♪ Someone told me I should take ♪

♪ Caution when it comes to love ♪

♪ I did ♪

♪ Tell them all I know now ♪

♪ Shout it from the rooftops ♪

♪ Write it on the skyline ♪

♪ All we had is gone now ♪

♪ Tell them I was happy ♪

♪ And my heart is broken ♪

♪ All my scars are open ♪

♪ Tell them what I hoped would be ♪

♪ Impossible, impossible ♪

♪ Impossible, impossible ♪

♪ Impossible, impossible ♪

♪ Impossible, impossible ♪

♪ I remember years ago ♪

♪ Someone told me I should take ♪

♪ Caution when it comes to love ♪

♪ I did ♪

(cars whooshing)

(car door thudding)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
remember /rɪˈmɛmbər/ A2	verb - to have or keep an image or idea in your mind of something or someone seen, known, or experienced in the past
caution /ˈkɔːʃən/ B1	noun - care taken to avoid danger or mistakes
strong /strɒŋ/ A1	adjective - having power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks
careless /ˈkɛəlɪs/ B1	adjective - not paying enough attention to what you are doing
effortlessly /ˈɛfərtləsli/ B2	adverb - without effort or difficulty
betrayal /bɪˈtreɪəl/ B2	noun - the act of betraying someone or something
trust /trʌst/ A2	noun - firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something
broken /ˈbroʊkən/ A2	adjective - separated into pieces as a result of injury or damage
scars /skɑrz/ B1	noun - a mark left on the skin or on an organ after a wound has healed
impossible /ɪmˈpɑsəbəl/ A2	adjective - unable to occur, exist, or be done
falling /ˈfɔlɪŋ/ A1	verb - to move downward, typically rapidly and freely, under the force of gravity
empty /ˈɛmpti/ A1	adjective - containing nothing
promises /ˈprɑmɪsɪz/ A2	noun - a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen
rooftops /ˈrufˌtɑps/ B1	noun - the outer covering of a building, typically the top
skyline /ˈskaɪlaɪn/ B1	noun - the horizon, especially as viewed from a particular place
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
open /ˈoʊpən/ A1	adjective - not closed or blocked

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ I remember years ago ♪

  ➔ Present Perfect

  ➔ The phrase 'I remember' uses the present perfect to describe an action that started in the past and is relevant to the present.

• ♪ Someone told me I should take ♪

  ➔ Past Simple with Modal Verb 'should'

  ➔ The phrase 'Someone told me I should take' uses the past simple with the modal verb 'should' to give advice or a recommendation in the past.

• ♪ You have gone and so effortlessly ♪

  ➔ Present Perfect with 'have gone'

  ➔ The phrase 'You have gone' uses the present perfect to indicate a past action with present relevance, emphasizing the result of the action.

• ♪ Tell them what I hoped would be ♪

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood with 'hoped would be'

  ➔ The phrase 'what I hoped would be' uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish, desire, or hypothetical situation.

• ♪ Falling out of love is hard ♪

  ➔ Present Continuous for General Truth

  ➔ The phrase 'Falling out of love is hard' uses the present continuous to express a general truth or a known fact.