My Love – English Lyrics

• By: Mariah Carey
• Album: Here For It All

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a journey into the language of love and commitment with "My Love," a soulful R&B duet by Mariah Carey and The-Dream. Through its heartfelt lyrics and expressive vocals, you can explore common phrases for expressing deep affection, standing united against challenges, and celebrating the power of a bond that critics "don't understand." This song offers a melodious way to connect with English expressions of devotion and resilience.

[English]

Mixed by : Brian Garten

Mastered by : Colin Leonard at SING Mastering/Atlanta/GA

Recorded by : Brian Garten

Recorded at : Westlake Studios in Los Angeles/CA & Honey West Studios/Los Angeles/CA

Produced by : Mariah Carey/Daniel Moore II

Written by : Paul McCartney/Linda McCartney

Musicians: Keys & Auxiliary Instruments: Daniel Moore II, Drums & Live Percussion: Joshua Foster, Bass: Derrieux Edgecombe, Guitar: Tim Stewart, Background Vocals: Mariah Carey, Daniel Moore II, Bridget Sarai, Norelle

And when I go away

I know my heart can stay with my love

It's understood

It's in the hands of my love

And my love does it good

My love does it good

Don't ever ask me why

I never say goodbye to my love

It's understood

It's everywhere with my love

And my love does it good

My love does it good

Oh oh, I love, oh oh, my love

Only my love holds the other key to me

Oh oh, my love, oh oh, my love

Only my love does it good to me

It's in the hands of my love

And my love does it good

My love does it good

Oh-oh, I love, oh-oh, my love

Only my love does it good to me

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - a strong affection for another person; romantic or familial love verb - to feel a deep affection for someone or something; to like very much
heart /hɑrt/ B1	noun - the muscular organ that pumps blood; or the center of feelings and emotions noun - the center or core of emotion or feeling
stay /steɪ/ B1	verb - to remain in the same place or position
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to have information about something; to be aware of; to be certain
understood /ˌʌn.dɚˈstuːd/ B2	adjective - perceived; clear; understood verb - past participle of understand
hands /hændz/ A2	noun - the end portions of the arms used for grabbing or holding things
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - of high quality; satisfactory; morally right
goodbye /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ B1	noun - a farewell statement or act when parting
key /kiː/ B1	noun - a small metal instrument used to operate locks adjective - of great importance; crucial; essential
other /ˈʌðər/ A2	adjective - additional or different
holds /hoʊldz/ B1	verb - to grasp, carry, or support with the hands; to contain
go /ɡoʊ/ A1	verb - to move from one place to another
my /maɪ/ A1	adjective - belonging to me; used to show possession

Key Grammar Structures

• And when I go away

  ➔ Subordinating conjunction "when" introducing a time clause.

  ➔ The word "when" introduces a dependent clause that specifies a time in relation to the main clause. The sentence indicates what happens when the speaker is absent.

• I know my heart can stay with my love

  ➔ Modal verb "can" expressing possibility or ability.

  ➔ The modal verb "can" is used to express the possibility that the speaker's heart will remain with their love, even when physically apart.

• It's understood

  ➔ Passive voice in the simple present tense.

  ➔ "It's understood" implies that the situation is mutually clear or accepted without the need for explicit explanation. The agent performing the understanding is not specified.

• Don't ever ask me why

  ➔ Imperative sentence with an adverb of frequency.

  ➔ "Don't ever ask me why" is a strong command or request, with "ever" emphasizing the persistence or totality of the prohibition. It's an emphatic way of saying 'never ask'.

• I never say goodbye to my love

  ➔ Simple present tense expressing a habitual action.

  ➔ The simple present tense "say" indicates a consistent and regular action. The sentence describes the speaker's usual behavior – they consistently avoid saying goodbye to their love.

• It's everywhere with my love

  ➔ Use of "everywhere" as an adverb of place.

  ➔ "Everywhere" indicates that the speaker's love is omnipresent or pervasive. It emphasizes that the feeling is not limited to a specific location but exists in all places.

• Only my love holds the other key to me

  ➔ Use of "only" as an adverb modifying the subject.

  ➔ "Only" emphasizes that the speaker's love is uniquely capable of unlocking or understanding a part of them that others cannot. It highlights the exclusivity of the relationship.