Inconsolable – English Lyrics

• By: Backstreet Boys

Lyrics & Translation

"Inconsolable" by the Backstreet Boys is a powerful ballad that beautifully expresses profound emotions of heartbreak and regret. Its clear, emotional lyrics make it an excellent song for English language learners to grasp concepts of love, loss, and vulnerability. The rich vocabulary and heartfelt delivery offer a relatable context for expanding your emotional lexicon in English, making it special for anyone wanting to connect with the language through song.

[English]

(seabirds calling)

(waves lapping)

♪ I close the door ♪

♪ Like so many times, so many times before ♪

♪ Filmed like a scene on the cutting room floor ♪

♪ I wanna let you walk away tonight without a word ♪

♪ I try to sleep, yeah ♪

♪ But the clock is stuck on thoughts of you and me ♪

♪ A thousand more regrets unraveling ♪

♪ Oh, if you were here right now ♪

♪ I swear I'd tell you this ♪

♪ Baby I don't wanna waste another day ♪

♪ Keepin it inside, it's killing me ♪

♪ 'Cause all I ever wanted comes right down to you, to you ♪

♪ I wish that I could find the words to say ♪

♪ Baby I would tell you, every time you leave ♪

♪ I'm inconsolable ♪

♪ I climb the walls, yeah ♪

♪ I can see the edge ♪

♪ But I can't take the fall, no ♪

♪ I've memorized the number ♪

♪ So why can't I make the call ♪

♪ Maybe 'cause I know you'll always be with me ♪

♪ In the possibility ♪

♪ Baby I don't wanna waste another day ♪

♪ Keepin it inside, it's killing me ♪

♪ 'Cause all I ever wanted comes right down to you, to you ♪

♪ I wish that I could find the words to say ♪

♪ Baby I would tell you, every time you leave ♪

♪ I'm inconsolable ♪

♪ No, no, no ♪

♪ I don't wanna be like this ♪

♪ I just wanna let you know ♪

♪ That everything I hold in ♪

♪ Is everything I can't let go, oh, can't let go ♪

♪ 'Cause baby ♪

♪ I don't wanna waste another day ♪

♪ Keepin it inside, it's killing me ♪

♪ 'Cause all I ever wanted comes right down to you, to you ♪

♪ I wish that I could find the words to say ♪

♪ Baby I would tell you, every time you leave ♪

♪ I'm inconsolable ♪

♪ Don't you know it baby ♪

♪ I don't wanna waste another day ♪

♪ I wish that I could find the words to say ♪

♪ Baby I would tell you, every time you leave ♪

♪ I'm inconsolable ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Oh, I'm inconsolable ♪

♪ Whoa yeah ♪

♪ I'm inconsolable ♪