Nothing – English Lyrics

• By: Rex Orange County
• Album: Apricot Princess

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the tender world of Rex Orange County with "Nothing," a beautifully candid song that offers a window into the nuanced emotions of first love and personal growth. Its sincere lyrics and gentle melodies provide an excellent opportunity for language learners to connect with authentic English expressions of vulnerability, longing, and reflection. Discover how simple words can convey profound feelings and explore the poetic comparisons used to describe a cherished person, making the journey of learning English both relatable and deeply moving through this special track.

[English]

When we first spent the night

Nothing else would ever feel that way

In my room it all changed

And I could see something in your eyes

I knew that nothing else would be the same

But I wish that I could grow up

The way in which you grow up

'Cause then you'd never see me cry

And I'd feel like a better guy

'Cause nothing, nothing

Oh, nothing, no

I said that nothing else would ever be the same

When we first spent the night

No, nothing else could ever feel that way

In my room it all changed, yeah

Nothing seems to be as floral as you, baby

A scarlet love and dew-light touches were so sacred

I could never leave your face

Shower you with my warm embrace, babe

And I still see that in your eyes

I hope that nothing will ever change

'Cause I wish that I could grow up

The way in which you grow up

'Cause then I'd love myself and I, I'd feel like a better guy

'Cause nothing, no, nothing

No, nothing, no

I said that nothing else would ever be the same

Same, same, (be the same) same

'Cause lately I've been missing you

And I just kinda want your body

I know I could ease the pain

(Ease the pain)

And I know that you done missed me too

And if that's true, well I'm sorry

But at least I'm on my feet again

(I'm on my feet again)

But listen girl

Couldn't you tell I'm scared as well?

You could hold my hand

(Say something, baby, say something)

Say something, something that could ease my pain

Ease my pain

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
room /ruːm/ A1	noun - a part of a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organs of sight
wish /wɪʃ/ A2	verb - to desire or hope for something noun - a hope or desire
grow /ɡroʊ/ A2	verb - to increase in size, number, or importance
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for
scarlet /ˈskɑːrlət/ C1	adjective - bright red in color
floral /ˈflɔːrəl/ B2	adjective - relating to flowers; decorated with flowers
warm /wɔːrm/ A2	adjective - having or giving off a moderate degree of heat
embrace /ɪmˈbreɪs/ B2	noun - an act of holding someone closely in one's arms verb - to hold someone closely in one's arms
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical or emotional suffering
feet /fiːt/ A1	noun - the lower extremities of the legs on which a person stands or walks
scared /skɛrd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the prehensile, multi-fingered part at the end of the human arm
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or an animal
hope /hoʊp/ A2	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen verb - to want something to happen or be true
miss /mɪs/ A2	verb - to feel the absence or loss of someone or something
ease /iːz/ B2	verb - to make less difficult or painful noun - the state of being comfortable or relaxed
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to make or become different noun - the act or result of making something different

Key Grammar Structures

• When we first spent the night

  ➔ Past Simple Tense

  ➔ Describes a completed action in the past. "Spent" is the past form of "spend".

• Nothing else would ever feel that way

  ➔ Conditional "would" + Adverb "ever"

  ➔ "Would" expresses hypothetical situations. "Ever" emphasizes permanence (never at any time).

• I wish that I could grow up

  ➔ Wish + Past Simple (Unreal Present)

  ➔ Expresses unreal present desires. "Could" (past form) shows impossibility.

• Nothing seems to be as floral as you

  ➔ Comparative Structure: as + adjective + as

  ➔ Equality comparison. "As floral as you" means equally floral.

• I could never leave your face

  ➔ Modal Verb "could" + Adverb "never"

  ➔ "Could" expresses hypothetical ability. "Never" emphasizes absolute impossibility.

• I hope that nothing will ever change

  ➔ Verb "hope" + Future Simple

  ➔ "Hope" expresses desire for future outcomes. "Will" indicates future tense.

• lately I've been missing you

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous

  ➔ Describes ongoing actions starting in past and continuing to present. "Have been missing" emphasizes duration.

• You could hold my hand

  ➔ Modal Verb "could" for Suggestion

  ➔ "Could" makes polite suggestions or offers possibilities (softer than "can").

• Say something that could ease my pain

  ➔ Relative Clause with "that"

  ➔ "That" introduces a clause defining "something". Essential for adding descriptive information.