On the Beach – English Lyrics

• By: Chris Rea
• Album: On the Beach

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the laid-back rhythm of Chris Rea's 'On the Beach.' This track is perfect for English learners because of its clear, deliberate vocal delivery and descriptive, atmospheric imagery, helping you master both common idioms and evocative nature-related vocabulary.

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takes me five

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the secret

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Oh

this terrain

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oh

this guy

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take me back

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yeah

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you

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
secret /ˈsiːkrət/ A2	noun - something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
terrain /təˈreɪn/ C1	noun - a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
guy /ɡaɪ/ A2	noun - a man or person
take /teɪk/ A1	verb - to reach out for and hold; to cause to go in a certain direction

Key Grammar Structures

• Takes me five

  ➔ SVO structure with transitive verb

  ➔ The verb "takes" functions as a transitive verb requiring an object, indicating the duration or effort needed to reach a destination.

• Take me back

  ➔ Imperative mood with phrasal verb

  ➔ The imperative "take me back" uses the phrasal verb "take back" to express a desire to return to a previous state or place.