Like I'm Gonna Lose You – English Lyrics

• By: Meghan Trainor, John Legend

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the poignant ballad "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" by Meghan Trainor and John Legend, a soulful duet about cherishing loved ones. Discover how a nightmare inspired this heartfelt song, teaching listeners the importance of living each day to the fullest and expressing love without reservation. Dive into the lyrics and uncover the emotional depth that made this song a hit, perfect for understanding themes of love, loss, and appreciation.

[English]

(rain pouring)

(lively music)

♪ I found myself dreaming ♪

♪ In silver and gold ♪

♪ Like a scene from a movie ♪

♪ That every broken heart knows ♪

♪ We were walking on moonlight ♪

♪ And you pulled me close ♪

♪ Split second and you disappeared ♪

♪ And then I was all alone ♪

♪ I woke up in tears ♪

♪ With you by my side ♪

♪ A breath of relief ♪

♪ And I realized ♪

♪ No, we're not promised tomorrow ♪

♪ So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you ♪

♪ I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye ♪

♪ Wherever we're standing ♪

♪ I won't take you for granted ♪

♪ 'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time ♪

♪ So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you ♪

♪ I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you ♪

♪ In the blink of an eye ♪

♪ Just a whisper of smoke ♪

♪ You could lose everything ♪

♪ The truth is you never know ♪

♪ So I'll kiss you longer, baby ♪

♪ Hey ♪

♪ Any chance that I get ♪

♪ I'll make the most of the minutes ♪

♪ And love with no regrets ♪

♪ Let's take our time to say what we want ♪

♪ Say what we want ♪

♪ Use what we got before it's all gone ♪

♪ All gone ♪

♪ 'Cause no, we're not promised tomorrow ♪

♪ So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you ♪

♪ I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye ♪

♪ Wherever we're standing ♪

♪ I won't take you for granted ♪

♪ 'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time ♪

♪ So I'm gonna love you ♪

♪ I'm gonna love you ♪

♪ Like I'm gonna lose you ♪

♪ Like I'm gonna lose you ♪

♪ I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you ♪

♪ Hey ♪

(lively music)

♪ I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you ♪

♪ Like I'm gonna lose you ♪

♪ I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye ♪

♪ Wherever we're standing ♪

♪ I won't take you for granted ♪

♪ 'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time ♪

♪ So I'm gonna love you ♪

♪ I'm gonna love you babe ♪

♪ Like I'm gonna lose you ♪

♪ Like I'm gonna lose you ♪

♪ I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dream /driːm/ B1	verb - to experience thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body noun - the central or most important part
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a strong affection for someone noun - a strong feeling of affection
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events
tear /tɪr/ B2	noun - a drop of clear salty liquid produced by glands in your eyes verb - to pull apart or damage something by force
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ B1	verb - to assure someone that something will happen noun - a declaration that something will or will not be done
minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ A2	noun - a period of time equal to 60 seconds
whisper /ˈwɪspər/ B2	verb - to speak very softly noun - a soft or low voice
regret /rɪˈɡrɛt/ B2	verb - to feel sad or disappointed about something that has happened noun - a feeling of sadness or disappointment
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - to have or keep in your hands
blink /blɪŋk/ B1	verb - to close and open your eyes quickly
gone /ɡɒn/ A2	adjective - no longer present or in existence
stand /stænd/ A2	verb - to be in an upright position
chance /tʃæns/ B1	noun - a possibility of something happening

Key Grammar Structures

• So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you

  ➔ Future intention with 'gonna'

  ➔ The phrase 'I'm gonna' indicates a future intention or plan.

• I won't take you for granted

  ➔ Negative future simple tense

  ➔ The phrase 'I won't' shows a refusal or intention not to do something in the future.

• Wherever we're standing

  ➔ Adverbial clause of place

  ➔ The phrase 'wherever we're standing' indicates any place where the subject may be.

• In the blink of an eye

  ➔ Idiom indicating quickness

  ➔ The idiom 'in the blink of an eye' means something happens very quickly.

• I'll make the most of the minutes

  ➔ Future simple tense with 'will'

  ➔ The phrase 'I'll make' indicates a decision or promise to do something in the future.