Nobody Knows – English Lyrics

• By: Shawn Mendes
• Album: Shawn

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Shawn Mendes' heartfelt ballad, "Nobody Knows," a song that beautifully captures the confusing crossroads of love and uncertainty. This folk-rock track, rich with raw emotion, offers a chance to explore themes of vulnerability and the unknown, encouraging listeners to connect with the song's poignant message and Mendes' introspective artistry.

[English]

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

[CAMERA CLICKS]

♪♪♪

♪ WHEN YOUR TOUCH WALKS ME HOME ♪

♪ WHEN YOU TASTE THIS GOOD ♪

♪ WHEN THE GLITTERS IS GOLD ♪

♪ AND IT FEELS LIKE IT SHOULD ♪

♪ WHEN YOU’RE SO IN LOVE ♪

♪ AND YOUR SOULS TOUCH ♪

♪ BUT IT’S STILL NOT ENOUGH ♪

♪ WHERE DOES IT GO? (WOAH) ♪

♪ WHERE DOES IT GO? ♪

♪ NOBODY KNOWS ♪

♪ (NOBODY, NOBODY) ♪

♪ WHERE THE LOVE GOES ♪

♪ YOU’RE AN AMATEUR DRUNK ♪

♪ AND EVERYONE KNOWS IT ♪

♪ BUT FUCK YOU’RE THE ONE ♪

♪ AND I LIVE FOR THOSE MOMENTS (OOO-WOAH) ♪

♪ WHEN THE BOTTLE IS OPEN ♪

♪ ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN ♪

♪ FLYING TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN ♪

♪ WHEN YOU’RE SO IN LOVE (OH YOU’RE SO IN LOVE) ♪

♪ AND YOUR SOULS TOUCH (OHHH) ♪

♪ BUT IT’S STILL NOT ENOUGH ♪

♪ WHERE DOES IT GO? (WOAH, HEY) ♪

♪ WHERE DOES IT GO? ♪

♪ NOBODY KNOWS (HEY! NOBODY) ♪

♪ WHERE THE LOVE GOES ♪

[WIND BLOWING] [CRICKETS CHIRPING]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
touch /tʌtʃ/ A1	verb - to put your hand, finger, or another part of your body lightly on something or someone noun - the act of touching or the state of being touched
taste /teɪst/ A1	verb - to perceive the flavor of something by putting it in your mouth noun - the flavor of something
glitter /ˈɡlɪtər/ A2	noun - small pieces of shiny material used for decoration verb - to shine brightly with small flashes of light
soul /soʊl/ A2	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often thought to live on after death
amateur /ˈæmətər/ B1	noun - a person who engages in an activity without being paid or without formal training adjective - lacking professional skill or experience
drunk /drʌŋk/ A1	adjective - intoxicated by alcohol noun - a person who is intoxicated by alcohol
moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ A2	noun - a very short period of time
open /ˈoʊpən/ A1	verb - to move something so that it is no longer closed adjective - not closed or blocked
fly /flaɪ/ A1	verb - to move through the air with wings
close /kloʊz/ A1	verb - to move something so that it is no longer open adjective - nearby or within a short distance
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that provides light and heat to the Earth
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep feeling of affection verb - to have a deep affection for someone or something
enough /ɪˈnʌf/ A2	adjective - as much as necessary
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of something through observation, inquiry, or information
happen /ˈhæpən/ A1	verb - to occur or take place

Key Grammar Structures

• WHEN YOUR TOUCH WALKS ME HOME

  ➔ Subject-verb agreement and the use of 'when' clauses.

  ➔ The subject "TOUCH" is singular and the verb "WALKS" agrees. 'When' introduces a time clause describing *WHEN* something happens.

• WHEN YOU TASTE THIS GOOD

  ➔ Adjective after linking verb 'taste' and use of 'when' clause.

  ➔ "GOOD" is an adjective describing the subject (you) after the linking verb "TASTE". The taste is good. 'When' introduces the time clause again.

• WHEN THE GLITTERS IS GOLD

  ➔ Subject-verb agreement with singular noun 'glitters', and using 'when' clause.

  ➔ The subject "GLITTERS" (though looks plural) is treated as singular in this context and the verb "IS" agrees. 'When' introduces a time clause once again.

• AND IT FEELS LIKE IT SHOULD

  ➔ Use of 'feel like' to express a subjective experience.

  ➔ 'FEELS LIKE' expresses a sensation or impression. The pronoun 'IT' repeats to emphasize the feeling.

• WHERE DOES IT GO?

  ➔ Interrogative sentence structure with auxiliary verb 'does'.

  ➔ This is a question. 'Does' is used as an auxiliary verb to form the question in the present simple tense. The subject is 'IT'.

• YOU’RE AN AMATEUR DRUNK

  ➔ Use of 'an' before a vowel sound and subject-verb contraction.

  ➔ 'AN' is used before 'AMATEUR' because it starts with a vowel sound. 'YOU'RE' is a contraction of 'YOU ARE'.

• BUT FUCK YOU’RE THE ONE

  ➔ Informal use of 'fuck' as an intensifier and subject-verb contraction.

  ➔ The word "FUCK" is used informally to add emphasis. 'YOU'RE' is a contraction of 'YOU ARE'.