(JUST LIKE) STARTING OVER – English Lyrics

• By: John Lennon
• Album: Gimme Some Truth. The Ultimate Mixes

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and John Lennon's "(Just Like) Starting Over" offers a special opportunity. The song's clear and heartfelt lyrics about love and renewal are easy to follow, making it great for learners to pick up new vocabulary related to relationships and emotions. Its classic pop structure and catchy melody make it memorable and enjoyable to sing along to, helping with pronunciation and fluency. What makes this song truly special is its story of a celebrated artist's hopeful return, making it not just a language lesson, but a cultural touchstone.

[English]

Our life

Together

Is so precious

Together

We have grown

We have grown

Although our love

Is still special

Let's take our chance and fly away somewhere alone

It's been too long since we took the time

No-one's to blame I know time flies so quickly

But when I see you darling

It's like we both are falling in love again

It'll be just like starting over

Starting over

Everyday we used to make it love

Why can't we be making love nice and easy?

It's time to spread our wings and fly

Don't let another day go by my love

It'll be just like starting over

Starting over

Why don't we take off alone?

Take a trip somewhere far far away

We'll be together

All alone again

Like we used to in the ealry days

Well, well darling

It's been too long since we took the time

No-one's to blame I know time flies so quickly

But when I see you darling

It's like we both are falling in love again

It'll be just like starting over

Starting over

Our life

Together

Is so precious

Together

We have grown

We have grown

Although our love

Is still special

Let's take our chance and fly away

Somewhere

Starting over

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of a living being; the period between birth and death
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or strong feeling of attachment
chance /tʃæns/ B1	noun - an opportunity or possibility of something happening verb - to risk or venture; to try something uncertain
fly /flaɪ/ A2	verb - to move through the air using wings
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
blame /bleɪm/ B1	verb - to hold someone responsible for a fault or wrong noun - the act of holding someone responsible; fault
darling /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/ B2	noun - a beloved person; a term of affection adjective - beloved; cherished
starting /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/ A2	verb - to begin; to commence adjective - in the process of beginning
everyday /ˈɛvrɪdeɪ/ B1	adjective - happening or used daily; commonplace
grow /ɡroʊ/ A2	verb - to increase in size, number, or importance; to develop
precious /ˈprɛʃəs/ B2	adjective - of great value; beloved; cherished
special /ˈspɛʃəl/ A2	adjective - different from what is usual; distinctive
wings /wɪŋz/ B1	noun - the paired appendages used for flying; metaphorically, means freedom or ability to rise
alone /əˈloʊn/ A2	adjective - by oneself; without others
nice /naɪs/ A1	adjective - pleasant; agreeable; good
easy /ˈiːzi/ A1	adjective - not difficult; simple