Ooh La La – English Lyrics

• By: Rod Stewart
• Album: When We Were The Boys

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language can be a journey of discovery, much like the life lessons explored in "Ooh La La." This classic song, with its simple yet profound lyrics, offers a wonderful opportunity for English language learners to engage with storytelling and universal emotions. The conversational nature of the lyrics between a grandfather and grandson provides a glimpse into informal, heartfelt communication. The song's reflective and timeless message makes it a special piece to connect with, no matter what language you speak.

[English]

Poor old grand-dad

I laughed at all his words

I thought he was a bitter man

He spoke of women's ways

They'll trap you, then they use you

And before you even know

For love is blind and you're far too kind

Don't ever let it show

I wish that I knew what I know now

When I was younger

I wish that I knew what I know now

When I was stronger

The can-can, such a pretty show

Steals your heart away

But backstage back on earth again

The dressing rooms are gray

They come on strong and it ain't too long

For they make you feel a man

But love is blind and you soon will find

You're just a boy again

I wish that I knew what I know now

When I was younger

I wish that I knew what I know now

When I was stronger

Oh yeah

Woo!

...

Woo!

When you want her lips, you get her cheek

Makes you wonder where you are

If you want some more then she's fast asleep

Leave's you twinkling with the stars

Poor young grandson

There's nothing I can say

You'll have to learn, just like me

And that's the hardest way

I wish that I knew what I know now

When I was younger

I wish that I knew what I know now

When I was stronger

I wish that I knew what I know now

When I was younger

I wish that I knew what I know now

When I was stronger

Ooh la la

Ooh la la

Yeah yeah

Ooh la la

Ooh la la

Yeah yeah yeah yeah

Ooh la la

Ooh la la

Ooh la la

Yeah yeah yeah yeah

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
wish /wɪʃ/ A1	verb - to want something that cannot or probably will not happen
young /jʌŋ/ A1	adjective - having lived or existed for only a short time
strong /strɒŋ/ A1	adjective - having power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection for someone
blind /blaɪnd/ A1	adjective - unable to see
kind /kaɪnd/ A1	adjective - friendly, generous, and considerate
show /ʃoʊ/ A1	noun - a performance or event verb - to present something to be seen or heard
pretty /ˈprɪti/ A1	adjective - attractive in a delicate way
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in the chest that pumps blood around the body
stronger /ˈstrɒŋɡər/ A2	adjective - more powerful or effective
trap /træp/ A2	verb - to catch someone or something in a trap
backstage /ˈbækˌsteɪdʒ/ B1	noun - the area behind the stage in a theater
gray /ɡreɪ/ A1	adjective - of a color between black and white
wonder /ˈwʌndər/ A2	noun - a feeling of surprise and admiration
learn /lɜːrn/ A1	verb - to gain knowledge or skill by studying or practicing