Love Is Enough – English Lyrics

• By: Paul van Dyk, Sue McLaren

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the uplifting world of Paul van Dyk and Sue McLaren's "Love Is Enough." This vocal trance masterpiece offers a rich tapestry of emotion, perfect for immersing yourself in the language of electronic music. Explore poignant lyrics that speak of overcoming hardship with love, and let the track's optimistic melodies guide your journey. Discover how English can convey profound feelings through the powerful synergy of music and vocals in this special collaboration.

[English]

It hurt when we said goodbye

I never wanted to show it

Tried to protect myself

But I should have known better

I should have known better

On a good day

Love is enough

And we reach up to the sky above

On a good day

Love is enough

Oh on a good day

Love is enough

On a good day

Love is enough

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or emotional attachment
enough /ɪˈnʌf/ A1	adjective - as much as necessary
hurt /hɜːrt/ A1	verb - to cause physical pain or emotional distress
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - of a high quality or standard
day /deɪ/ A1	noun - a period of 24 hours
protect /prəˈtekt/ A2	verb - to keep someone or something safe from harm
show /ʃoʊ/ A1	verb - to make something visible or known
reach /riːtʃ/ A2	verb - to stretch out an arm or hand to touch or grasp something
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the area above the earth where clouds and the sun are visible
above /əˈbʌv/ A1	adjective - higher than something else
better /ˈbɛtər/ A1	adjective - of a higher quality or more desirable
tried /traɪd/ A2	verb - to make an attempt to do something
known /noʊn/ A2	verb - to be aware of or familiar with something
goodbye /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ A1	noun - a farewell greeting
wanted /ˈwɑːntɪd/ A2	verb - to have a desire for something

Key Grammar Structures

• It hurt when we said goodbye

  ➔ Past Simple Tense (irregular verb), 'when' clause for time

  ➔ The main clause "It hurt" uses the Past Simple of the irregular verb "hurt" (hurt-hurt-hurt). The "when" clause "when we said goodbye" indicates the time at which the main action occurred, also in the Past Simple.

• I never wanted to show it

  ➔ Past Simple Tense (negation with 'never'), Verb + Infinitive pattern

  ➔ "wanted" is in the Past Simple. The adverb "never" is used to negate the verb, meaning "not at any time in the past". The verb "want" is followed by a "to-infinitive" ("to show") to express the desired action.

• Tried to protect myself

  ➔ Past Simple Tense, Verb + Infinitive pattern, Reflexive Pronoun

  ➔ "Tried" is the Past Simple of "try". The verb "try" is followed by a "to-infinitive" ("to protect") to indicate the effort made. "myself" is a "reflexive pronoun" used when the subject and object of the verb are the same person.

• But I should have known better

  ➔ Modal Perfect ('should have + past participle')

  ➔ "should have known" is a "modal perfect" construction. It expresses regret or criticism about a past action or inaction. The speaker is saying they regret not knowing something or acting differently in the past.

• I should have known **better**

  ➔ Comparative Adverb

  ➔ The word "better" functions as a "comparative adverb" here, modifying the verb "known". It indicates a higher degree of knowing or understanding, implying "I should have known in a more appropriate or intelligent way."

• On a good day

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase (of condition/time)

  ➔ "On a good day" is a "prepositional phrase" starting with the preposition "on". It sets a condition or a specific time frame when the following statement ("Love is enough") is true.

• Love is enough

  ➔ Simple Present Tense, Copular Verb, Adjective ('enough')

  ➔ "is" is a "copular verb" (verb to be) linking the subject "Love" to the adjective "enough". The sentence is in the "Simple Present Tense", stating a general truth or a permanent state. "enough" is an "adjective" here, meaning "sufficient".

• And we reach up to the sky above

  ➔ Phrasal Verb, Prepositional Phrase, Adverb

  ➔ "reach up" is a "phrasal verb" meaning to extend an arm or hand upwards. "to the sky" is a "prepositional phrase" indicating direction. "above" functions as an "adverb" here, modifying "sky" by indicating its position in relation to something else (e.g., "the sky that is above us").