Melting – English Lyrics

• By: Kali Uchis
• Album: Por Vida

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the sweet and evocative world of Kali Uchis's "Melting," a perfect song for anyone looking to learn English through music. Its clear, emotionally rich lyrics offer a beautiful way to understand expressions of love and adoration. The song's dreamy R&B style and vivid metaphors, like 'melting like an ice cream when you smile,' make it particularly special and memorable, providing a rich context for language acquisition while enjoying a truly captivating sound. This track is not just a listen; it's an immersive experience in heartfelt English storytelling.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
church /tʃɜːrtʃ/ A2	noun - a building for Christian worship
place /pleɪs/ A2	noun - a particular position or point in space or on a surface
worship /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/ B1	noun - the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity verb - to regard with reverence and adoration
plug /plʌg/ B2	noun - a device for making an electrical connection verb - to connect or become connected by a plug
circuit /ˈsɜːrkɪt/ B2	noun - a closed loop through which an electric current flows
verdict /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/ B2	noun - a decision from a jury in a legal case
inverted /ɪnˈvɜːrtɪd/ B2	adjective - turned upside down or inside out
blood /blʌd/ A2	noun - the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins
rush /rʌʃ/ B1	verb - to move quickly with urgency noun - a sudden strong movement of blood
purpose /ˈpɜːrpəs/ B1	noun - the reason for which something is done
heaven /ˈhɛvən/ A2	noun - the place where God is believed to live or the sky as seen from Earth
incarnate /ɪnˈkɑːr.nət/ C1	adjective - embodied in flesh; in human form
spell /spɛl/ B2	noun - a period of time during which something happens or is done verb - to have a magical effect on someone
mercy /ˈmɜːrsi/ B2	noun - compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone
ice cream /aɪs kriːm/ A2	noun - a sweet frozen dessert typically made from cream or milk
smile /smaɪl/ A2	noun - a happy, friendly expression on the face verb - to make a happy or friendly expression with the face

Key Grammar Structures

• You are my church, you are my place of worship

  ➔ Simple Present Tense (to be verb)

  ➔ Uses the simple present tense "are" (form of "to be") to express a state of being or a general truth. Here, it establishes the subject's strong feeling by equating someone to a church.

• I heard you're the plug, can I be the circuit?

  ➔ Indirect Speech and Modal Verb (Can)

  ➔ "I heard you're the plug" - Indirect speech reporting what was heard. "Can I be the circuit?" - Uses the modal verb "can" to express a request or possibility.

• When I got court, I hope that you're the verdict

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1 or possible future) and Subjunctive Mood

  ➔ "When I got court" suggests a possible future event (though grammatically not strictly type 1 conditional, functionally it is). "I hope that you're the verdict" - Expresses a hope or wish. While "are" is not strictly subjunctive, the context implies a desired outcome that isn't certain.

• My blood start to rush when I see you, doorman

  ➔ Simple Present Tense (Action) with Omission of 's' for 3rd person singular and use of infinitive without 'to'

  ➔ "My blood start to rush" - grammatically incorrect in standard English. It should be "starts." This is a deliberate stylistic choice, perhaps to create a more informal tone. The infinitive "to rush" is also somewhat unusual here, functioning more like a bare infinitive following a verb of perception.

• Take one look at you, you're heaven's incarnate

  ➔ Imperative mood and Contraction

  ➔ "Take one look at you" - uses the imperative to express a directive or strong suggestion. "You're heaven's incarnate" - contraction of "you are" and possessive 's.

• What is this spell, baby? Please show some mercy

  ➔ Interrogative sentence and Imperative sentence.

  ➔ "What is this spell, baby?" - An interrogative sentence using the verb 'to be'. "Please show some mercy" - An imperative sentence expressing a request.

• I pray that I can learn to be funny

  ➔ Modal Verb (Can) and Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ "I can learn" - uses the modal verb "can" to express ability or possibility. "to be funny" - infinitive of purpose, explaining the reason for learning.