intro (end of the world) – English Lyrics

• By: Ariana Grande
• Album: Eternal Sunshine

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw vulnerability of Ariana Grande's 'intro (end of the world),' a beautifully crafted opening to her album 'Eternal Sunshine.' This song offers a perfect opportunity to explore English expressions of doubt, introspection, and the universal quest for genuine connection. Its clear, emotive vocals and contemplative lyrics make it ideal for understanding nuanced emotional language, and its minimalist yet impactful style highlights how much can be conveyed with careful word choice and a powerful delivery.

[English]

How can I tell if I'm in the right relationship?

Aren't you really supposed to know that shit?

Feel it in your bones and own that shit?

I don't know

Then I had this interaction I've been thinking 'bout for like five weeks

Wonder if he's thinking 'bout it too and smiling

Wonder if he knows that that's been what's inspiring me

Wonder if he's judging me like I am right now

I don't care

I'd rather tell the truth

Than make it worse for you

If the sun refused to shine

Baby, would I still be your lover?

Would you want me there?

If the moon went dark tonight

And if it all ended tomorrow

Would I be the one on your mind?

Your mind? Your mind?

And if it all ended tomorrow

Would you be the one on mine?

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
relationship /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/ B1	noun - the connection or association between people
supposed /səˈpoʊzd/ A2	verb - expected or believed to be true
interaction /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/ B2	noun - a reciprocal action or influence
inspiring /ɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/ B1	adjective - encouraging or motivating
judging /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/ A2	verb - forming an opinion or conclusion about something
truth /truθ/ A1	noun - the quality or state of being true
shine /ʃaɪn/ A1	verb - to emit light
lover /ˈlʌvər/ A1	noun - a person who loves or is loved romantically
moon /muːn/ A1	noun - the natural satellite of the Earth
dark /dɑːrk/ A1	adjective - with little or no light
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the part of a person that thinks and feels
smiling /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/ A1	verb - to have a smile on one's face
thinking /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ A1	verb - to have thoughts or ideas in the mind
inspiring /ɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/ B1	adjective - encouraging or motivating
tomorrow /təˈmɒrəʊ/ A1	noun - the day after today