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If you're tired and confused 00:18
And you don't remember who you're talking to 00:20
Your concentration slips away 00:24
Because your baby, sweetheart, sugar's so far away 00:27
And there's a rose in a fisted glove 00:35
And the eagle flies with the dove 00:38
And if you can't be with the one you love 00:42
Honey, love the one you're with (that's right) 00:46
Love the one you're with 00:49
Do do do do do do do do it 00:52
Do do do do do do do do it 00:56
Do do do do do do do do it 01:00
Turn your heartache right into joy 01:03
She's a girl and you're a boy 01:07
Get it together 01:11
Make it tonight 01:12
You aint gonna need any more advice 01:14
And there's a rose in a fisted glove 01:18
And the eagle flies with the dove 01:21
And if you can't be with the one you love 01:25
Honey, love the one you're with (that's right) 01:29
Love the one you're with 01:32
And there's a rose in a fisted glove 02:57
And the eagle flies with the dove 03:00
And if you can't be with the one you love 03:04
Honey, love the one you're with 03:07
Love the one you're with 03:11
If you can't be with the one you love 03:26
Love the one you're with 03:29
Love the one you're with 03:33

Love the One You're With – English Lyrics

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Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the smooth, heartfelt world of R&B with Luther Vandross's "Love the One You're With." This iconic cover offers a masterclass in emotional delivery and vocal finesse, making it perfect for language learners. You can explore expressions of love, contentment, and overcoming heartache, all delivered with Vandross's signature soulful warmth. Understanding the nuances of his phrasing will not only enhance your English comprehension but also deepen your appreciation for one of music's greatest voices and the power of interpreting classic lyrics with new emotion.

[English]
If you're tired and confused
And you don't remember who you're talking to
Your concentration slips away
Because your baby, sweetheart, sugar's so far away
And there's a rose in a fisted glove
And the eagle flies with the dove
And if you can't be with the one you love
Honey, love the one you're with (that's right)
Love the one you're with
Do do do do do do do do it
Do do do do do do do do it
Do do do do do do do do it
Turn your heartache right into joy
She's a girl and you're a boy
Get it together
Make it tonight
You aint gonna need any more advice
And there's a rose in a fisted glove
And the eagle flies with the dove
And if you can't be with the one you love
Honey, love the one you're with (that's right)
Love the one you're with
And there's a rose in a fisted glove
And the eagle flies with the dove
And if you can't be with the one you love
Honey, love the one you're with
Love the one you're with
If you can't be with the one you love
Love the one you're with
Love the one you're with

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Vocabulary Meanings

tired

/ˈtaɪərd/

A2
  • adjective
  • - feeling a need to rest or sleep

confused

/kənˈfjuːzd/

B1
  • adjective
  • - unable to think clearly; bewildered

concentration

/ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən/

B2
  • noun
  • - the action or process of focusing on something

heartache

/ˈhɑːrtˌeɪk/

B2
  • noun
  • - emotional anguish or grief

joy

/dʒɔɪ/

A2
  • noun
  • - a feeling of great pleasure and happiness

girl

/ɡɜːrl/

A1
  • noun
  • - a young female

boy

/bɔɪ/

A1
  • noun
  • - a young male

together

/təˈɡɛðər/

A2
  • adverb
  • - with each other

advice

/ədˈvaɪs/

B1
  • noun
  • - guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action

rose

/roʊz/

A2
  • noun
  • - a flower

glove

/ɡlʌv/

A2
  • noun
  • - a covering for the hand

eagle

/ˈiːɡəl/

B1
  • noun
  • - a large bird of prey

dove

/dʌv/

A2
  • noun
  • - a stocky seed- or fruit-eating bird

flies

/flaɪz/

A2
  • verb
  • - move through the air using wings

make

/meɪk/

A1
  • verb
  • - create or construct

need

/niːd/

A1
  • verb
  • - require (something) because it is essential or very important

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