OH CHILD – English Lyrics

• By: ROBIN SCHULZ, PISO 21
• Album: Uncovered

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into "Oh Child" by Robin Schulz and Piso 21, a vibrant track that beautifully fuses German electronic music with Colombian Latin pop and reggaeton rhythms. This song offers a rich opportunity to explore English and Spanish lyrics, carrying a universal message of hope and encouragement to embrace life without worry. Its catchy melodies and uplifting message make it a special and engaging piece for language learners.

[English]

Oh child, will you ever get by?

Will you listen to things I say?

Will you know the difference from your wrong or right?

Will you learn it along the way?

Si sientes que te fallan los pies al caminar

Volverás de nuevo a levantarte o en el suelo te quedaras

And I know that I can't pretend, that I haven't had my regrets

From the memories that I've kept

To the history I forget

Entiende que en la vida das un paso a la vez

Oh child, just do what you love

'Cause you won't get this life again

Oh child, oh child, no, no, don't you worry

Oh child, oh child, I know you'll be okay

Oh child, oh child, no, you won't get this life again

Oh child, oh child, no, you won't get this life again

Cuida la amistad que te mereces

Cuida el amor que te pertenece

Vive feliz, no importa mañana

Siempre sincero y siempre real

Mira que la vida pasa y no te das cuenta

No pierdas el tiempo, confía en la experiencia

No, no cometas mis errores

Mira que se pagan caro las consecuencias

No, no, no, no, don't you worry

Oh child, oh child, no, no, no, don't you worry

Oh child, oh child, I know you'll be okay

Oh child, oh child, no, you won't get this life again

Oh child, oh child

...

Llegaran traiciones, perderas la fe

Pero no lo tomes personal, ya sabras en quién creer

Oh child, maybe you can find love with a husband, or a wife

If you're happy when the road is getting rough

I'll be happy there by your side

And I know that I can't pretend that I haven't had my regrets

From the memories that I've kept, to the history I forget

Entiende que en la vida das un paso a la vez

Oh child, just do what you love, 'cause you won't get this life again

...

No, you won't get this life again

...

No, you won't get this life again

Oh child, oh child

Oh child, oh child

Oh child, oh child, no, no, don't you worry

Oh child, oh child, no, you won't get this life again

Ay yeah, ay yeah, ay yeah

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
child /tʃaɪld/ A1	noun - a young human being, typically under 18 years old
listen /ˈlɪsən/ A1	verb - to give one's attention to a sound
learn /lɜːrn/ A1	verb - to gain knowledge or skill by studying or practicing
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or emotional attachment verb - to have a deep affection for someone or something
regret /rɪˈɡrɛt/ B1	noun - a feeling of sadness or remorse about something that one wishes could be changed verb - to feel sad or sorry about a past action or event
memory /ˈmɛməri/ A2	noun - the faculty of retaining and recalling past experiences
history /ˈhɪstəri/ A2	noun - the study of past events, particularly in human affairs
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
side /saɪd/ A1	noun - a position to the left or right of an object, person, or place
pretend /prɪˈtɛnd/ A2	verb - to behave so as to make it appear that something is the case when in fact it is not
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli
again /əˈɡɛn/ A1	adverb - on another occasion; once more
worry /ˈwʌri/ A2	verb - to feel anxious or troubled about something noun - a feeling of anxiety or concern about something
friendship /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/ A2	noun - the emotions or conduct of friends; the state of being friends
experience /ɪkˈspɪriəns/ B1	noun - practical contact with and observation of facts or events
consequence /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/ B1	noun - a result or effect of an action or condition

Key Grammar Structures

• Oh child, will you ever get by?

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will'

  ➔ The use of 'will' indicates a future action or prediction. Here, it expresses uncertainty about the child's future.

• Will you know the difference from your wrong or right?

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will'

  ➔ Again, 'will' is used to ask about a future ability or understanding. It highlights the question of moral development.

• Si sientes que te fallan los pies al caminar, volverás de nuevo a levantarte o en el suelo te quedaras

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1)

  ➔ This is a Type 1 conditional sentence, indicating a likely result if a certain condition is met. It suggests a probable outcome based on the condition.

• And I know that I can't pretend, that I haven't had my regrets

  ➔ Present Perfect with 'have/has + past participle'

  ➔ The Present Perfect is used to talk about past actions that have a connection to the present. Here, it refers to past regrets that still affect the speaker.

• Oh child, just do what you love, 'cause you won't get this life again

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will' (negated)

  ➔ The negated form of 'will' ('won't') is used to express something that will not happen in the future. It emphasizes the uniqueness of life.

• Cuida la amistad que te mereces, cuida el amor que te pertenece

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The imperative mood is used to give commands or advice. Here, it advises the listener to take care of their friendships and love.

• No pierdas el tiempo, confía en la experiencia

  ➔ Imperative Mood with Negative Command

  ➔ The imperative mood with a negative command is used to tell someone not to do something. Here, it advises against wasting time.

• Llegaran traiciones, perderas la fe, pero no lo tomes personal

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will' (implied)

  ➔ The future simple is implied here without using 'will' explicitly. It predicts future events like betrayals and loss of faith.