In Love – English Lyrics

• By: Low G, JustaTee
• Album: L2K

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the rhythmic world of 'In Love' to master contemporary Nigerian slang and the smooth, conversational flow of modern Afrobeats-rap. This song is a perfect gateway to learning how melody and rhythm can convey deep emotional states in a modern musical context.

[English]

where I'm at, the sun’s been gone for years

and where you're at, the rain sometimes never wants to stop

but no matter how far we go together, it still feels short

because anywhere with you feels like home

I've crossed through endless white waves

with fragile faith, all I know is to pull my sails tight

driftin’ on the tides, carryin’ all my efforts

even if storms push me far from the shore

‘cause back then, I didn't care what would come next

couldn’t rush to write our ending yet

when we hadn’t walked through all the scars, the rights and wrongs

and out there, where the world is torn and desolate, still in here

remained somethin’ small and quiet, gently nurturin’ these dreams

so today, as I’m standin’ here, you’re that little thing waitin’ by the shore

I’m in love, I’m in love, in love with you where you wait for me

I’m in love, I’m in love, in love with you by the harbor, by the shore

with our longin’

I’m in love, I’m in love, in love with you, where you wait for me

you’re still shinin’ bright gatherin’ every piece of love by the shore

many girls couldn’t understand me

and many old relationships ended ‘cause of that

I’m the type who can joke easily

but sittin’ down to seriously open up is hard

guess I’m not good at that, unconsciously hidin’ it away

I unconsciously throw all my thoughts into a black hole

and you’re the first who taught me to speak what’s on my mind

but sometimes when I try, my throat gets tight and

my brain goes blank, it’s a strange feeling

like I can’t line up my thoughts to describe them right

growin’ up I realized, openin’ up is a skill

I think my EQ’s not yet high and I’m not yet mature (uh)

every couple argues, when the tension rises

some topics will get truly sensitive if mentioned

but until the very end, you still calmly listen to me

telling me if I told you from the start, the storms in my head would fade

days pass, my mind feels lighter

I feel happy bein’ with you watchin’ rain outside

I have never felt this safe and assured

and we can talk for hours about only one topic

many things to learn, I don’t need anythin’ more

than seein’ you next to me when I wake up in the morning (uh)

where you wait for me (this song’s for you) I’m in love, I’m in love, in love with you

by the harbor, by the shore (uh uh) with our longin’

I’m in love, I’m in love, in love with you (with you) where you wait for me

you’re still shinin’ bright (yea yea) gatherin’ every piece of love by the harbor

my love by the harbor (Low G)

by the shore there's you waitin’ for me (and JustaTee)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fragile /ˈfrædʒaɪl/ B2	adjective - easily broken or damaged
desolate /ˈdɛsələt/ C2	adjective - bleak and dismal; empty
nurture /ˈnɜːrtʃər/ C1	verb - to care for and encourage the growth of
harbor /ˈhɑːrbər/ B2	noun - a place on the coast where ships may moor
longing /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/ C1	noun - a yearning desire
unconsciously /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/ C1	adjective - without awareness
mature /məˈtʃʊər/ B2	adjective - fully developed in mind
tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ B2	noun - mental or emotional strain
sensitive /ˈsɛnsətɪv/ B2	adjective - quick to detect or respond to slight changes
assured /əˈʃʊərd/ B2	adjective - confident; secure
storm /stɔːrm/ A2	noun - a violent disturbance of the atmosphere
shining /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ A2	adjective - giving out or reflecting bright light
describe /dɪˈskraɪb/ A2	verb - to give an account of
gather /ˈɡæðər/ A2	verb - to come together; assemble
argue /ˈɑːrɡjuː/ A2	verb - to exchange or express diverging views

Key Grammar Structures

• the sun’s been gone for years

  ➔ Present Perfect Passive

  ➔ The structure "has been + past participle" is used here to describe a state that started in the past and continues into the present.

• as I’m standin’ here, you’re that little thing waitin’ by the shore

  ➔ Present Participle Clauses

  ➔ Using "standin'" and "waitin'" (present participles) functions as an adjective to modify the subject, describing their ongoing action.

• I didn't care what would come next

  ➔ Future in the Past

  ➔ "Would" is used here to express a future perspective from a point in the past.

• when we hadn’t walked through all the scars

  ➔ Past Perfect

  ➔ The past perfect ("hadn't walked") is used to indicate an action completed before another point in the past.

• many girls couldn’t understand me

  ➔ Modal Verb of Ability (Past)

  ➔ "Couldn't" is the past tense of "cannot", indicating a lack of ability in the past.

• I’m the type who can joke easily

  ➔ Relative Clause (Defining)

  ➔ The clause "who can joke easily" uses "who" as a relative pronoun to define the type of person being discussed.

• I unconsciously throw all my thoughts into a black hole

  ➔ Adverb of Manner

  ➔ "Unconsciously" describes the manner in which the action of "throwing" is performed.

• you’re the first who taught me to speak

  ➔ Infinitive as Object

  ➔ "To speak" is an infinitive phrase acting as the object of the verb "taught".