kintsugi – English Lyrics

• By: Ella Eyre

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Ella Eyre’s "kintsugi" to experience a mature Pop track that turns pain into art. This song is a masterclass in using powerful English metaphors—specifically, the concept of "golden repair"—to explore themes of emotional healing and imperfect love. Learn vocabulary for discussing relationships, resilience, and growth while enjoying a truly soulful performance.

[English]

Now we don't just clash, we collide, yeah

Oh, two wrongs somehow seem so right, yeah

Boy, ooh, when it gets like that

You and me, we don't hold back

Cracks they gon' show

Fill them with gold

Damn, here we go

Ticking time bomb, oh, went off

Bang-bang, we go

There, it's alright

Two of us, one of a kind

Bang-bang, paradise

Beauty from a beast

Just like Kintsugi, yeah-yeah

You and me

Love, perfectly imperfect people

Oh, don't, don't get scared that we get even

We get even

Ooh, when it gets like that

You and me, we don't hold back

Cracks they gon' show

Fill them with gold

Damn, here we go

Ticking time bomb, oh, went off

Bang-bang, we go

There, it's alright

Two of us, one of a kind

Bang-bang, paradise

Beauty from a beast (mm)

Just like Kintsugi, yeah-yeah

You and me

Broken harmonies

Sounds like Kintsugi, yeah-yeah

Symphonies

Merry go, merry go, merry go

Merry go, merry go, merry go

Merry go (damn, here we go), merry go, merry go (going on)

(Bang, bang-bang, oh)

There, it's alright (it's alright)

Two of us, one of a kind

Bang-bang, paradise

Damn, here we go

Ticking time bomb, oh, went off

Bang-bang, we go

There, it's alright

Two of us, one of a kind

Bang-bang, paradise

Merry go, merry go, merry go

It's a merry go, merry go, merry go

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
clash /klæʃ/ B2	noun - a violent conflict or confrontation verb - to meet with a loud noise; to be in conflict
collide /kəˈlaɪd/ B2	verb - to crash violently with something else
crack /kræk/ B1	noun - a line or split in something brittle verb - to break or split open
gold /ɡoʊld/ A2	noun - a precious yellow metal adjective - made of or resembling gold
bomb /bɒm/ B1	noun - an explosive weapon
paradise /ˈpærədaɪs/ B2	noun - an ideal place of great happiness
beauty /ˈbjuːti/ B1	noun - the quality of being attractive or pleasant
beast /biːst/ B1	noun - a large or dangerous animal; a monster
Kintsugi /kɪnˈtsuːɡi/ C1	noun - Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, highlighting the cracks
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection or strong emotional attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
imperfect /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/ B2	adjective - not perfect; having flaws
broken /ˈbrəʊkən/ B1	adjective - damaged and no longer whole
harmonies /hɑːˈmoʊniz/ B2	noun - combinations of musical notes that are pleasing together
symphonies /ˈsɪmfəni/ C1	noun - large-scale musical compositions for orchestra
merry /ˈmeri/ B1	adjective - cheerful, full of joy
go /ɡoʊ/ A1	verb - to move from one place to another
kind /kaɪnd/ A2	noun - a type or category adjective - friendly, gentle, or helpful
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured period during which events occur
scared /skɛrd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety

Key Grammar Structures

• Now we don't just clash, we collide, yeah

  ➔ Present simple with 'don't' for emphasis

  ➔ The use of 'don't' before 'just clash' emphasizes the contrast between clashing and colliding.

• Two wrongs somehow seem so right, yeah

  ➔ Present simple with 'seem' for appearance

  ➔ 'Seem' is used to express that something appears to be true, even if it might not be.

• Cracks they gon' show, Fill them with gold

  ➔ Future contraction 'gon'' and imperative mood

  ➔ 'Gon'' is a contraction of 'going to', indicating future action, while 'Fill them with gold' is a direct command.

• Ticking time bomb, oh, went off

  ➔ Past simple with 'went off'

  ➔ 'Went off' indicates a completed action in the past, referring to the bomb exploding.

• Just like Kintsugi, yeah-yeah

  ➔ Simile using 'like'

  ➔ The phrase 'just like Kintsugi' compares the relationship to the art of repairing broken pottery with gold.

• Love, perfectly imperfect people

  ➔ Oxymoron

  ➔ 'Perfectly imperfect' is an oxymoron, combining contradictory terms to create a deeper meaning.

• We get even

  ➔ Phrasal verb

  ➔ 'Get even' is a phrasal verb meaning to retaliate or seek revenge.

• Broken harmonies, Sounds like Kintsugi

  ➔ Parallel structure

  ➔ The phrases 'Broken harmonies' and 'Sounds like Kintsugi' are parallel in structure, emphasizing the comparison.