Jar of Love – English Lyrics

• By: 曲婉婷

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a lyrical journey with Wanting Qu's "Jar of Love," a beautifully penned English song that makes learning a new language a melodic adventure. Its clear, heartfelt vocals and accessible lyrics offer a fantastic opportunity to grasp nuanced expressions of love and longing. Discover the poetic imagery and emotional depth that make this song a special entry point into English music and language.

[English]

Another sunrise, another sunset

Soon, it'll all be yesterday

Another good day, another bad day

What did you do today?

Why do we choose to chase what we'll lose?

What you want isn't what you have

What you have may not be yours to keep

If I could find love

At a stop, in a park with open arms

I would save all my love

In a jar, made of sparks, sealed in my beating heart

Could it be yours to keep

The Jar of Love

Another left turn, another head turns

Could he be someone I deserve?

Another right turn, another lesson learned

Never leave an open flame to burn

Why do we choose to chase what we'll lose?

What you want isn't what you have

What you have may not be yours to keep

If I could find love

At a stop, in a park with open arms

I would save all my love

In a jar, made of sparks, sealed in my beating heart

Could it be yours to keep

The Jar of Love

Could you be my love

Could you be my love

Could you be my love

Could you be my love

Could you be her love

Could you be his love

Could you be my love

Could I be your love?

If I could find love

At a stop, in a park with open arms

I would save all my love

In a jar, made of sparks, sealed in my beating heart

Could it be yours to keep

If I could find love

At a stop, in a park with open arms

I would save all my love

In a jar, made of sparks, sealed in my beating heart

Could it be yours to keep

The Jar of Love

Could it be yours to keep

The Jar of Love

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
keep /kiːp/ A2	verb - to retain or continue to have something
jar /dʒɑːr/ A2	noun - a cylindrical container, usually made of glass, with a lid
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood; also a symbol of love
chase /tʃeɪs/ B1	verb - to pursue in order to catch or overtake
choose /tʃuːz/ B1	verb - to select from a number of alternatives
lose /luːz/ A2	verb - to fail to keep or maintain; to misplace
save /seɪv/ A2	verb - to rescue or keep safe; to set aside for later use
open /ˈoʊpən/ A1	adjective - not closed; allowing access
spark /spɑːrk/ B1	noun - a small, glowing particle produced by a fire or friction
sealed /siːld/ B2	verb - to close tightly so that nothing can enter or escape adjective - closed tightly; airtight
turn /tɜːrn/ A2	noun - a change in direction or orientation verb - to rotate or cause to rotate
lesson /ˈlɛsən/ B1	noun - an unit of teaching or learning; something learned
flame /fleɪm/ B1	noun - the visible, gaseous part of a fire
burn /bɜːrn/ A2	verb - to be on fire; to cause damage by fire
sunrise /ˈsʌnˌraɪz/ B1	noun - the time when the sun appears above the horizon in the morning
sunset /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ B1	noun - the time when the sun disappears below the horizon in the evening
yesterday /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/ A1	noun - the day before today
today /təˈdeɪ/ A1	noun - the present day
stop /stɑːp/ A1	noun - a pause or a place where vehicles may halt verb - to cease moving or doing something

Key Grammar Structures

• Another sunrise, another sunset

  ➔ Parallel Structure

  ➔ The use of 'another... another...' creates a balanced and rhythmic structure, emphasizing the repetition of events.

• What did you do today?

  ➔ Direct Question

  ➔ This is a direct question using the past tense to inquire about a completed action.

• Why do we choose to chase what we'll lose?

  ➔ Future in the Past

  ➔ The use of 'we'll lose' (future in the past) refers to a future action from a past perspective.

• If I could find love

  ➔ Second Conditional

  ➔ The second conditional is used to talk about hypothetical situations and their results.

• In a jar, made of sparks, sealed in my beating heart

  ➔ Participle Phrase

  ➔ The phrases 'made of sparks' and 'sealed in my beating heart' are participle phrases modifying 'jar'.

• Could it be yours to keep

  ➔ Modal Verb (Possibility)

  ➔ The modal verb 'could' expresses possibility or uncertainty.

• Could you be my love

  ➔ Tag Question

  ➔ This is a tag question seeking confirmation, formed by adding 'Could you?' to the statement.