More Than You'll Ever Know – English Lyrics

• By: Boyz II Men, Charlie Wilson

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the soulful world of R&B with "More Than You'll Ever Know," a powerful collaboration between Boyz II Men and Charlie Wilson. This timeless ballad offers a beautiful way to connect with English through its deeply emotional lyrics about enduring love and appreciation. You can learn vocabulary related to relationships and strong emotions, while appreciating the smooth harmonies and expressive vocal delivery that make this song truly special and universally relatable.

[English]

I know a lot of years have passed us

...

But I still love you more than you'll ever know

There was a time I thought it wouldn't last us

And baby, how I felt, I didn't show

Sometimes I took you for granted

And thought that you would understand it

But through it all we managed to make it through though times

No, I can't imagine not having you by my side

Everything you are and all you do

I'm still in love with you

More than you'll ever know

Just like the stars in a thousand skies

More than you'll ever know

Deeper than a place where the ocean floor lies

You're still number one in my eyes

Until this day, I still get butterflies

Know that I love you more than you will ever know

Sometimes I watch you sleeping

...

Kiss you and fall in love all over again

In the morning when you're leaving

I start to miss my best friend

You're my better half like a twin

You complete my words when I begin

We don't have to be validated

With love we'll always make it

No, I can't imagine not having you by my side

Everything you are and all you do

I'm still in love with you

More than you'll ever know

Just like the stars in a thousand skies

More than you'll ever know

Deeper than a place where the ocean floor lies

You're still number one in my eyes

Until this day, I still get butterflies

Know that I love you more than you will ever know

See, I don't never wanna be without you

To me you're one of a kind (to me you're one of a kind)

You're my everything

Girl you're m-m-m-m-my sunshine, oh

No, you stood for me

Behind me through though times

I'm so glad that you are mine

Knowing you're my ride or die

I love you

More than you'll ever know

Just like the stars in a thousand skies

More than you'll ever know

Deeper than a place where the ocean floor lies

You're still number one in my eyes

Until this day, I still get butterflies

Know that I love you more than you will ever know

More than you'll ever know

...

Just like the stars in a thousand skies

More than you'll ever know

...

Deeper than a place where the ocean floor lies

You're still number one in my eyes

Until this day, I still get butterflies

Know that I love you more than you will ever know

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - To feel a deep romantic or sexual attachment to (someone). Also, to like or enjoy very much. noun - An intense feeling of deep affection.
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - To have information or understanding about something.
imagine /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ B1	verb - To form a mental image or concept of (something not present or not yet existing).
stars /stɑːrz/ A1	noun - (Plural) Self-luminous celestial bodies visible at night as points of light.
skies /skaɪz/ A2	noun - (Plural) The expanse of air over the earth, appearing as a blue vault or arch.
deep /diːp/ A2	adjective - Extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense.
ocean /ˈoʊʃən/ A2	noun - A very large expanse of sea.
floor /flɔːr/ A1	noun - The bottom surface of a room or, in this context, the bottom of a body of water like the ocean.
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - (Plural) The organs of sight.
butterflies /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/ B2	noun - (Plural) Insects with large, often brightly colored wings. (Idiom: a fluttering sensation in the stomach, usually a sign of nervousness or excitement).
miss /mɪs/ A1	verb - To feel the absence of (someone or something) with regret or longing.
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically one exclusive of sexual or family relations.
better /ˈbɛtər/ A2	adjective - Of a more excellent or effective type or quality; improved in health. (Comparative of good).
complete /kəmˈpliːt/ B1	verb - To finish making or doing (something). adjective - Having all the necessary or appropriate parts.
sunshine /ˈsʌnˌʃaɪn/ A2	noun - Direct sunlight; also used as a term of endearment for a cheerful person.
glad /glæd/ A2	adjective - Feeling pleasure or happiness.
kind /kaɪnd/ B1	noun - A group of people or things having similar characteristics (e.g., 'one of a kind'). adjective - Having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature.
managed /ˈmænɪdʒd/ B1	verb - Succeeded in doing or achieving (something difficult). (Past tense of manage).
last /læst/ A2	verb - To continue for a specified period of time; to remain in good condition.
granted /ˈgræn.tɪd/ B2	adjective - Given or allowed, often without question; assumed to be true or certain. (Often used in the idiom 'take for granted' meaning to fail to appreciate something because it is always there).

Key Grammar Structures

• I know a lot of years have passed us

  ➔ Present Perfect

  ➔ The phrase uses the present perfect tense with 'have passed' to indicate an action that started in the past and is relevant to the present.

• There was a time I thought it wouldn't last us

  ➔ Past Simple with Modal Verb

  ➔ The sentence uses the past simple tense with the modal verb 'wouldn't' to express a past belief or expectation.

• Sometimes I took you for granted

  ➔ Past Simple

  ➔ The sentence uses the past simple tense to describe a repeated action in the past.

• You're my better half like a twin

  ➔ Present Simple with Comparison

  ➔ The sentence uses the present simple tense with a comparison ('like a twin') to express a current and permanent relationship.

• We don't have to be validated

  ➔ Present Simple with Modal Verb

  ➔ The sentence uses the present simple tense with the modal verb 'don't have to' to express necessity or obligation.

• You're still number one in my eyes

  ➔ Present Simple with Adverb

  ➔ The sentence uses the present simple tense with the adverb 'still' to emphasize the continuity of a current state.

• Know that I love you more than you will ever know

  ➔ Imperative Mood with Future Reference

  ➔ The sentence uses the imperative mood ('know') with a future reference ('will ever know') to express a strong assertion or command.

• Girl you're m-m-m-m-my sunshine, oh

  ➔ Present Simple with Vocative

  ➔ The sentence uses the present simple tense with a vocative ('Girl') to directly address the listener.