Nothing Gonna Change My Love For You

• By: Westlife

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
live /lɪv/ A1	verb - to remain alive; continue to exist
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - feel deep affection for (someone)
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to make or become different noun - the act or instance of making or becoming different
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter, including capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes; discern visually
dreams /driːmz/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	verb - to come into or be in contact with
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
easy /ˈiːzi/ A1	adjective - achieved without great effort; presenting no difficulties.
lead /liːd/ B1	verb - to be in charge or command of
share /ʃer/ A2	verb - have a portion of (something) with another or others noun - a part or portion of something owned, allotted to, or contributed by a person or group.
sure /ʃʊr/ A2	adjective - confident and certain of something
strong /strɔːŋ/ A2	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
guiding /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/ B2	adjective - serving as a guide or providing direction.

Grammar:

• If I had to live my life without you near me

  ➔ Second Conditional

  ➔ Uses "if + past simple, would + base form" to describe an unreal or unlikely situation in the present or future. "Had to live" is the past simple clause and "would be" (implied) is the would + base form clause.

• The nights would seem so long

  ➔ Conditional Consequence (Implied Condition)

  ➔ This line expresses a consequence, using "would + verb", that is dependent on an unstated condition (likely related to the previous line). The complete thought is: *If I lived without you*, the nights "would seem" so long.

• I might have been in love before

  ➔ Past Modal of Speculation (might have + past participle)

  ➔ "Might have been" expresses possibility or speculation about a past event. It indicates that the speaker is unsure if they were truly in love before.

• But it never felt this strong

  ➔ Past Simple Tense with Emphasis

  ➔ Uses the past simple "felt" to describe a completed action in the past. The emphasis comes from the comparison with the speaker's current feelings; the implication is that this current love is significantly stronger.

• They'll take us where we want to go

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will'

  ➔ Uses "will + verb" to express a future action or intention. Here, it expresses confidence that their dreams will lead them to their desired destination.

• You ought to know by now how much I love you

  ➔ Modal Verb 'ought to' + Indirect Question

  ➔ "Ought to" expresses a moral obligation or strong expectation. "How much I love you" is an indirect question functioning as the object of "know".

• One thing you can be sure of

  ➔ Passive Voice (implied) with Modal Verb

  ➔ The full sentence could be: "One thing *that* you can be sure of *is*...". "Be sure of" is a passive construction. The modal verb "can" indicates possibility or ability.

• The world may change my whole life through

  ➔ Modal Verb 'may' expressing possibility

  ➔ "May" expresses a possibility or uncertainty about a future event. The speaker acknowledges that life circumstances can change, but their love will remain constant.

• Like a guiding star

  ➔ Simile using 'like'

  ➔ This is a simile, comparing love to a guiding star, implying that love provides direction and helps navigate difficult times.

• You don't have to change a thing

  ➔ Present Simple Negative with 'have to' (obligation)

  ➔ "Don't have to" indicates a lack of obligation or necessity. The speaker is saying that the loved one doesn't need to alter their personality or behavior.