One Thing Right – English Lyrics

• By: Marshmello,Kane Brown

Lyrics & Translation

Discover how the fusion of country and EDM in "One Thing Right" creates a unique soundscape, perfect for exploring themes of redemption and love. Learn about the heartfelt message behind the lyrics and how Kane Brown's personal story influenced this collaboration with Marshmello, making it a special song for understanding emotions and relationships.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cheat /tʃiːt/ A2	verb - to act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage
lie /laɪ/ A2	verb - to intentionally tell an untruth
break /breɪk/ A2	verb - to separate into pieces verb - to damage
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - to cause pain
grace /ɡreɪs/ B2	noun - elegance or beauty of movement
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ A2	adjective - mentally deranged
wild /waɪld/ A2	adjective - not domesticated or cultivated
trouble /ˈtrʌbl/ A2	noun - difficulty or problems
chase /tʃeɪs/ A2	verb - to pursue
lost /lɒst/ A2	adjective - unable to find one's way
running /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ A1	verb - moving rapidly on foot
wrong /rɒŋ/ A2	adjective - not correct
million /ˈmɪljən/ B1	noun - a large number
patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ B1	adjective - able to accept or tolerate delays
reckless /ˈrek.ləs/ B2	adjective - careless and without thought for the consequences
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or location

Key Grammar Structures

• I've cheated and I've lied

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ The Present Perfect tense ('I've cheated') indicates an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present. It emphasizes the *result* of the action rather than when it happened.

• Been every kind of lost that you can't find

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous Tense

  ➔ The Present Perfect Continuous ('Been every kind of lost') emphasizes the *duration* of the state of being lost. It suggests the experience has been ongoing and continues to have an effect.

• You saw right through my pain

  ➔ Simple Past Tense (saw), Phrasal Verb (saw through)

  ➔ The Simple Past ('saw') describes a completed action in the past. 'Saw through' is a phrasal verb meaning to understand someone's true feelings or intentions, despite their attempts to hide them.

• It took a heart like your to find its place

  ➔ Passive Voice, 'like' as a preposition

  ➔ The sentence uses the passive voice ('It took a heart...'). 'Like' functions as a preposition, introducing a descriptive phrase ('like your').

• Been the kinda guy girls' mommas don't like

  ➔ Genitive Case (girls' mommas)

  ➔ This line demonstrates the genitive case, showing possession. 'Girls' mommas' indicates the mothers *of* the girls.

• Baby, i got thing right

  ➔ Informal contraction (got)

  ➔ 'Got' is a contraction of 'have'. The use of 'got' in this context is informal and conversational, adding to the song's relaxed feel.

• Running with the wrong crowd on the wrong nights

  ➔ Double use of 'wrong'

  ➔ The repetition of 'wrong' emphasizes the negative nature of the actions and choices described. It highlights the extent of the speaker's past mistakes.

• It took a heart like your to find its place

  ➔ Impersonal 'it'

  ➔ The use of 'it' is impersonal, referring to the speaker's heart and its journey to finding its place. It avoids directly stating 'my heart'.