Lovers In A Past Life – English Lyrics

• By: Calvin Harris, Rag'n'Bone Man

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the enchanting world of "Lovers In A Past Life" by Calvin Harris and Rag'n'Bone Man, a song that delves into the captivating idea of soulmates and eternal connections. Explore the language of love and longing as you uncover the story of a bond that transcends time, beautifully woven into a mesmerizing dance-pop track.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
lovers /ˈlʌvərz/ A2	noun - people who are in love
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - to grasp or support with the hands
past /pæst/ B1	adjective - gone by or that has happened before
lifetime /ˈlaɪftaɪm/ B2	noun - the length of time that a person or animal lives
wanna /ˈwɑːnə/ A2	verb - want to

Key Grammar Structures

• We were lovers in a past life

  ➔ Past Simple Tense (were)

  ➔ The phrase uses the past simple 'were' to describe a state or relationship that existed in a previous time. It establishes a sense of nostalgia and a connection to a bygone era.

• I wanna hold you for a lifetime

  ➔ Contraction (wanna), Future intention (wanna)

  ➔ 'Wanna' is a colloquial contraction of 'want to'. The sentence expresses a strong desire for a long-term, enduring connection.

• I hold you for a past life

  ➔ Present Simple Tense (hold) - metaphorical meaning

  ➔ While grammatically in the present simple, 'hold' here is used metaphorically. It doesn't mean a physical holding, but rather a deep emotional connection or remembrance of a past relationship.

• You and me

  ➔ Subject Pronouns (You, Me)

  ➔ Simple use of subject pronouns to refer to the two individuals involved in the relationship. The repetition emphasizes the focus on their shared experience.

• Lovers in a past life

  ➔ Noun Phrase (Lovers), Prepositional Phrase (in a past life)

  ➔ This phrase combines a noun phrase describing the individuals ('lovers') with a prepositional phrase indicating the timeframe ('in a past life'). It's the core concept of the song.