Lemon Tree – English Lyrics

• By: Fools Garden

Lyrics & Translation

Step into the catchy, yet melancholic, world of Fools Garden's “Lemon Tree.” This globally renowned German-made hit, sung entirely in English, is a masterclass in contrasting mood and melody, making it a fantastic song for English learners. You can easily pick up everyday vocabulary related to feelings, weather, and simple actions like 'sitting down' and 'wasting time,' all while enjoying its unforgettable, upbeat 90s sound. The song’s simple, repetitive chorus is perfect for building confidence in listening and pronunciation.

[English]

I'm sitting here in a boring room

It's just another rainy Sunday afternoon

I'm wasting my time I got nothing to do

I'm hanging around I'm waiting for you

But nothing ever happens

And I wonder

I'm driving around in my car

I'm driving too fast, I'm driving too far

I'd like to change my point of view

I feel so lonely, I'm waiting for you

But nothing ever happens

And I wonder

I wonder how, I wonder why

Yesterday you told me 'bout the

Blue, blue sky

And all that I can see

Is just a yellow lemon tree

I'm turning my head up and down

I'm turning, turning, turning, turning

Turning around

And all that I can see

Is just another lemon tree

Sing dah

Dah-dah-dah-dam, dee-dab-dah

Dah-dah-dah-dam, dee-dab-dah

Dab-deedly dah

I'm sitting here, I miss the power

I'd like to go out, taking a shower

But there's a heavy cloud inside my head

I feel so tired, put myself into bed

Well, nothing ever happens

And I wonder

Isolation is not good for me

Isolation, I don't want to

Sit on a lemon tree

I'm steppin' around in a desert of joy

Maybe anyhow I'll get another toy

And everything will happen

And you wonder

I wonder how, I wonder why

Yesterday you told me 'bout the

Blue, blue sky

And all that I can see

Is just another yellow lemon tree

I'm turning my head up and down

I'm turning, turning, turning, turning

Turning around

And all that I can see

Is just a yellow lemon tree

And I wonder, wonder

I wonder how, I wonder why

Yesterday you told me 'bout the

Blue, blue sky

And all that I can see

And all that I can see

And all that I can see

Is just a yellow lemon tree

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
lemon /ˈlɛm.ən/ A2	noun - a small, yellow citrus fruit
tree /triː/ A1	noun - a tall plant with a trunk and branches
lonely /ˈloʊn.li/ B2	adjective - feeling sad because one has no friends or company
wonder /ˈwʌn.dər/ B2	verb - to feel curiosity about something noun - a feeling of curiosity or amazement
waiting /ˈweɪ.tɪŋ/ B1	verb - to stay in one place hoping for something to happen
blue /bluː/ A2	adjective - of the colour of the clear sky noun - the colour blue
yellow /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ A2	adjective - of the colour of ripe lemons
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the space above the Earth where the sun, clouds and stars appear
rainy /ˈreɪ.ni/ B1	adjective - characterized by rain; having rain falling
desert /ˈdɛz.ɚt/ B2	noun - a dry, barren area of land usually covered with sand
isolation /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ C1	noun - the state of being separated from others
joy /dʒɔɪ/ B2	noun - a feeling of great pleasure and happiness
power /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/ B2	noun - the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way
car /kɑːr/ A1	noun - a road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an engine
turn /tɜːrn/ A2	verb - to move in a circular direction or to change direction noun - an act of rotating or a change in direction
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ B1	verb - to make or become different noun - the act or result of making something different
tired /ˈtaɪərd/ A2	adjective - in need of rest or sleep; fatigued
heavy /ˈhɛv.i/ A2	adjective - weighing a lot; causing difficulty because of weight or intensity
shower /ˈʃaʊ.ər/ B1	noun - a brief fall of rain; also a device for bathing with water verb - to wash oneself under a spray of water

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm sitting here in a boring room

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The use of 'I'm sitting' indicates an action happening now, emphasizing the ongoing state of being in the room.

• It's just another rainy Sunday afternoon

  ➔ Present simple tense with 'another'

  ➔ The phrase 'It's just another...' uses the present simple to describe a habitual or repetitive situation, emphasizing the mundane nature of the day.

• I'd like to change my point of view

  ➔ Conditional structure with 'would like'

  ➔ The use of 'I'd like' expresses a wish or desire, indicating a hypothetical or desired action.

• But nothing ever happens

  ➔ Present simple with 'ever' for emphasis

  ➔ The addition of 'ever' to the present simple tense emphasizes the lack of change or occurrence, highlighting the speaker's frustration.

• And all that I can see is just a yellow lemon tree

  ➔ Present simple with 'all that...is'

  ➔ The structure 'all that I can see is...' emphasizes the limitation of the speaker's perspective, using the present simple to describe a current state.

• I'm turning my head up and down

  ➔ Present continuous with 'up and down'

  ➔ The phrase 'I'm turning my head up and down' uses the present continuous to describe an action in progress, emphasizing the repetitive motion.

• Isolation is not good for me

  ➔ Present simple with 'is not'

  ➔ The sentence 'Isolation is not good for me' uses the present simple to state a general truth or opinion, emphasizing the speaker's belief.

• Maybe anyhow I'll get another toy

  ➔ Modal verb 'maybe' with future tense

  ➔ The use of 'maybe' with the future tense ('I'll get') expresses uncertainty or possibility, indicating a potential future action.