Pool – English Lyrics

• By: Paramore
• Album: After Laughter

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the emotive world of Paramore with 'Pool.' This song is a perfect study for English learners to explore atmospheric metaphors and expressive vocabulary related to emotions and longing, all delivered through Hayley Williams' powerful and clear vocal performance.

[English]

As if the first cut wasn't deep enough

I dove in again 'cause I'm not into giving up

Could've gotten the same rush from any lover's touch

Why get used to something new?

'Cause no one breaks my heart like you

When you kiss me, I wish we could see what happens next

For a moment, I can forget what happens in my head

If I doubt you, will you come through

With a happy second chance, a happy ending

But this time you don't leave me sinking

I'm underwater

No air in my lungs

My eyes are open

And I'm giving up

You are the wave

I could never tame

If I survive

I'll dive back in

...

As if the first blood didn't thrill enough

I went further out to see what else was left of us

Never found the deep end of our little ocean

Drain the fantasy of you

Headfirst into shallow pools

And I wonder, is it better to get it over with?

The illusion can shatter before we begin

If you're really sorry

Happy second chance

I think I could forgive

This time you won't leave me sinking

I'm underwater

No air in my lungs

My eyes are open

And I'm giving up

You are the wave

I could never tame

If I survive

I'll dive back in

...

Dive back into

Right back into

Dive right back into you

And now I know you

Now I know you

Now that I know you

Dive right back into you

Back into you

Right back into you

Dive right back into you

And now I know you

Now I know you

Now that I know you

Dive right back into you

...

I'm underwater

No air in my lungs

My eyes are open

And I'm giving up

You are the wave

I could never tame

If I survive

I'll dive back in

I'm underwater

No air in my lungs

My eyes are open

I'm done giving up

You are the wave

I could never tame

If I survive

I'll dive back in

I'll dive back in

I'll dive back

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dove /doʊv/ B2	verb - Past tense of dive; to jump headfirst into water.
rush /rʌʃ/ B1	noun - A sudden strong feeling of excitement.
sinking /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/ B1	verb - Going down below the surface of something, especially a liquid.
underwater /ˌʌndərˈwɔːtər/ A2	adjective - Situated or occurring beneath the surface of the water.
wave /weɪv/ A2	noun - A ridge of water moving across the surface of the sea.
tame /teɪm/ B2	verb - To bring under control; to domesticate.
survive /sərˈvaɪv/ B1	verb - To continue to live or exist in spite of danger or hardship.
thrill /θrɪl/ B2	verb - To cause to have a sudden feeling of excitement or pleasure.
ocean /ˈoʊʃən/ A1	noun - A very large expanse of sea.
fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ B2	noun - The faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible.
shallow /ˈʃæloʊ/ B1	adjective - Of little depth.
illusion /ɪˈluːʒən/ B2	noun - A deceptive appearance or impression.
shatter /ˈʃætər/ C1	verb - To break or cause to break suddenly and completely into pieces.
forgive /fərˈɡɪv/ B1	verb - To stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense.
doubt /daʊt/ B1	verb - To feel uncertain about the truth or validity of something.