my future – English Lyrics

• By: Billie Eilish
• Album: Happier Than Ever

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Billie Eilish's introspective world with "my future," a unique blend of genres that teaches the importance of self-love and personal growth. Discover how Eilish transforms feelings of isolation into a hopeful journey, offering listeners a comforting and empowering experience to embrace their own paths and future selves.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ B2	verb - to concentrate attention or effort
mirror /ˈmɪr.ər/ B1	noun - a reflective surface that reflects light
complexion /kəmˈplɛk.ʃən/ B2	noun - the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin
reflection /rɪˈflɛk.ʃən/ B2	noun - an image seen in a mirror or on a shiny surface
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to have a deep affection for someone
future /ˈfjuː.tʃər/ A2	noun - the time that is yet to come
wait /weɪt/ A1	verb - to stay in one place until something happens
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to have information or understanding about something
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
someone /ˈsʌm.wʌn/ A2	pronoun - an unspecified person
handsome /ˈhæn.səm/ B1	adjective - attractive in appearance, typically used for men
drive /draɪv/ B1	verb - to operate and control the direction and speed of a vehicle
invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ B1	verb - to ask someone to come to an event

Key Grammar Structures

• I CAN'T SEEM TO FOCUS

  ➔ Modal verbs (can't)

  ➔ The phrase uses the modal verb "can't" to express inability.

• I'M JUST A MIRROR

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The present simple tense is used to state facts or truths.

• I'M IN LOVE WITH MY FUTURE

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The present continuous tense indicates an ongoing action or state.

• I'D LIKE TO BE YOUR ANSWER

  ➔ Conditional mood

  ➔ The conditional mood expresses a desire or hypothetical situation.

• I'VE CHANGED MY PLANS

  ➔ Present perfect tense

  ➔ The present perfect tense indicates an action that has relevance to the present.

• CAN'T YOU HEAR ME?

  ➔ Interrogative form

  ➔ The interrogative form is used to ask questions.

• JUST WANNA GET TO KNOW MYSELF

  ➔ Informal contraction (wanna)

  ➔ The informal contraction "wanna" is used for 'want to'.

• I'LL SEE YOU IN A COUPLE YEARS

  ➔ Future simple tense

  ➔ The future simple tense is used to express actions that will happen.