(There's Gotta Be) More to Life – English Lyrics

• By: Stacie Orrico
• Album: Stacie Orrico

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the English lyrics of Stacie Orrico's captivating pop hit, "(There's Gotta Be) More to Life." This song offers a relatable and profound message about seeking deeper fulfillment beyond superficial pursuits, making it an excellent track for practicing English comprehension and exploring meaningful vocabulary. Its clear vocals and engaging narrative provide a fantastic way to connect with the language through universal themes of self-discovery and purpose.

[English]

Oh

Yeah yeah

I've got it all,

But I feel so deprived.

I go up, I come down,

And I'm emptier inside.

Tell me what is this thing,

That I feel like I'm missing?

And why can't I let it go?

There's gotta be more to life

Than chasing down every temporary high

To satisfy me

'Cause the more that I'm

Trippin' out thinking there must be more to life

Well it's life, but I'm sure

There's gotta be more

Than wanting more.

I've got the time

And I'm wasting it slowly

Here in this moment

I'm halfway out the door

Onto the next thing

I'm searching for something that's missing.

There's gotta be more to life

Than chasing down every temporary high

To satisfy me

'Cause the more that I'm

Trippin' out thinking there must be more to life

Well it's life, but I'm sure

There's gotta be more

I'm wanting more

I need it, I want it

But what would I do with it?

What's the matter with me?

Why am I always wanting, wanting, wanting?

There's gotta be more to life

Than chasing down every temporary high

To satisfy me

'Cause the more that I'm

Trippin' out thinking there must be more to life

Well it's life, but I'm sure

There's gotta be more

Than wanting more

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
deprived /dɪˈpraɪvd/ C1	adjective - lacking something essential or needed
emptier /ˈɛmptiər/ B1	adjective (comparative) - more empty; having less content
missing /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ B1	adjective - not present or not found verb (present participle) - failing to notice or find
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of living beings; a particular existence
chasing /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/ B1	verb (present participle) - pursuing something in order to catch it
temporary /ˈtɛmpərəri/ B2	adjective - lasting only for a short time; not permanent
high /haɪ/ B2	noun - a feeling of euphoria, often from drugs or excitement adjective - situated at a great distance above the ground
satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ B2	verb - to fulfill a desire, need, or expectation
thinking /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ B1	verb (present participle) - the process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something
wanting /ˈwɒntɪŋ/ B1	verb (present participle) - desiring or wishing for something
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists
wasting /ˈweɪstɪŋ/ B2	verb (present participle) - using or expending carelessly or without purpose
moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ B1	noun - a very brief period of time
searching /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/ B2	verb (present participle) - trying to find something
matter /ˈmætər/ B1	noun - a subject or situation under consideration; importance
sure /ʃʊr/ A2	adjective - confident that something is true or will happen
tripping /ˈtrɪpɪŋ/ B2	verb (present participle) - to stumble or lose balance; in slang, to experience a psychedelic or altered state
more /mɔːr/ A1	adjective - a greater quantity, number, or degree

Key Grammar Structures

• I've got it all, But I feel so deprived.

  ➔ Present Perfect + Contrast

  ➔ The use of 'I've got' (Present Perfect) contrasts with 'I feel so deprived' to show a discrepancy between possession and emotional state.

• Tell me what is this thing, That I feel like I'm missing?

  ➔ Indirect Question

  ➔ The phrase 'Tell me what is this thing' is an indirect question, used to politely ask for information.

• There's gotta be more to life Than chasing down every temporary high

  ➔ Modal Verb (gotta) + Infinitive

  ➔ 'Gotta' is a colloquial form of 'got to' and is used here to express necessity or strong belief, followed by the infinitive 'be'.

• I'm wanting more

  ➔ Present Continuous for Future

  ➔ The Present Continuous 'I'm wanting' is used here to express a future desire or ongoing state of wanting.

• Why am I always wanting, wanting, wanting?

  ➔ Emphasis with Reduplication

  ➔ The reduplication of 'wanting' emphasizes the continuous and intense nature of the desire.