Mine

• By: Taylor Swift

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
college /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/ B1	noun - an educational institution for higher learning
fear /fɪr/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
water /ˈwɔːtər/ A1	noun - a clear liquid that has no color, taste, or smell
rebel /ˈrɛbəl/ B2	noun - a person who opposes or fights against authority or control
careless /ˈkɛr.ləs/ B2	adjective - not giving enough attention to what one does
best /bɛst/ A1	adjective - of the highest quality, standard, or level
surprise /sərˈpraɪz/ B1	verb - to cause someone to feel shock or amazement
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - to accept something as true
fight /faɪt/ A2	noun - a violent confrontation between people
together /təˈɡɛðər/ A2	adverb - with each other; in a group
moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ A2	noun - a very brief period of time
things /θɪŋz/ A1	noun - objects, items, or concepts

Grammar:

• You were in college working part time waitin' tables

  ➔ Past Continuous Tense (Describing an ongoing action in the past)

  ➔ The sentence uses "were working" to indicate an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past, emphasizing the ongoing nature of working while in college.

• Wonderin' why we bother with love if it never lasts

  ➔ Conditional Clause (Implied Zero Conditional)

  ➔ This expresses a general truth. "If" is implied: "Wondering why we bother with love *if* it never lasts." It suggests a result that always happens when the condition is met.

• The moment I could see it

  ➔ Past Simple with Modal Verb 'could'

  ➔ "Could" indicates past ability or possibility. Here, it expresses that at a specific moment in the past, she gained the ability to see or understand something.

• You are the best thing that's ever been mine

  ➔ Superlative Adjective with Present Perfect Tense in a Relative Clause

  ➔ "Best" is the superlative form, indicating the highest degree of goodness. "That's ever been mine" is a relative clause using the present perfect to describe an experience up to the present moment.

• Flash forward and we're takin' on the world together

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense (Describing an action in the present that is viewed as temporary or as part of a plan.)

  ➔ "We're takin' on" uses the present continuous to describe something actively happening or something planned in the near future. The "flash forward" emphasizes the change and sets the scene for the present moment of the song. The use of present continuous here is more figurative, implying that the relationship is actively engaging with life together.

• You learn my secrets and you figure out why I'm guarded

  ➔ Present Simple Tense (Describing habitual actions or general truths)

  ➔ The present simple is used to describe habitual actions. Here, it indicates that the person in the song consistently learns secrets and figures out the reasons behind the narrator's guarded nature, implying repeated observations and understanding.

• You said, "I'll never leave you alone"

  ➔ Future Simple Tense (Using 'will' for a promise or a declaration of intent)

  ➔ "I'll never leave you alone" uses "will" (contracted to "'ll") to express a firm promise. It's a strong declaration of future action, indicating a commitment to always be present and supportive.

• And every time I look at you, it's like the first time

  ➔ Present Simple Tense with 'like' used for comparison.

  ➔ The sentence uses present simple for a recurring feeling, emphasizing its consistent nature. The word "like" is used to compare the current feeling of looking at the person to the feeling of the first time.