Rhythm Of Love – English Lyrics

• By: Plain White T's
• Album: Should've Gone to Bed

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the tender rhythm of love through Plain White T's' song. This song, penned by Tim Lopez, offers a gentle introduction to understanding themes of love, longing, and making the most of the present moment. Learn how simple lyrics and a catchy melody can convey deep emotions and universal experiences.

[English]

My head is stuck in the clouds, she begs me to come down

Says, "Boy, quit foolin' around"

I told her, "I love the view from up here

Warm sun and wind in my ear

We'll watch the world from above

As it turns to the rhythm of love"

We may only have tonight

But 'til the morning sun, you're mine, all mine

Play the music low

And sway to the rhythm of love

Well, my heart beats like a drum, guitar string to the strum

A beautiful song to be sung

She's got blue eyes, deep like the sea

That roll back when she's laughin' at me

She rises up like the tide

The moment her lips meet mine

We may only have tonight

But 'til the morning sun, you're mine, all mine

Play the music low

And sway to the rhythm of love

When the moon is low

We can dance in slow motion

And all your tears will subside

All your tears will dry

And long after I've gone

You'll still be humming along

And I will keep you in my mind

The way you make love so fine

We may only have tonight

But 'til the morning sun, you're mine, all mine

Play the music low

And sway to the rhythm of love

Play the music low

And sway to the rhythm of love

Yeah, sway to the rhythm of love

Key Grammar Structures

• My head is stuck in the clouds, she begs me to come down

  ➔ Present Simple + Present Simple

  ➔ Two present simple verbs ('is stuck' and 'begs') are used to describe simultaneous actions.

• Says, 'Boy, quit foolin' around'

  ➔ Present Simple with 'says'

  ➔ The verb 'says' is in the present simple to report speech in a direct way.

• We'll watch the world from above

  ➔ Future with 'will'

  ➔ 'Will' is used to express a future action or promise.

• As it turns to the rhythm of love

  ➔ Present Simple in a subordinate clause

  ➔ The present simple ('turns') is used in a subordinate clause to describe an action happening at the same time as the main clause.

• We may only have tonight

  ➔ Modal verb 'may' for possibility

  ➔ 'May' is used to express a possibility or uncertainty.

• But 'til the morning sun, you're mine, all mine

  ➔ Contraction 'til' and possessive pronoun 'mine'

  ➔ 'Til' is a contraction of 'until', and 'mine' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership.

• She rises up like the tide

  ➔ Simile with 'like'

  ➔ 'Like' is used to make a comparison between 'she rises up' and 'the tide'.

• And long after I've gone

  ➔ Present Perfect 'have gone'

  ➔ The present perfect ('have gone') is used to describe an action that occurred in the past and has results in the present.