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Lately we've been talking 'bout who we are 00:20
Seems we don't know anymore 00:23
And all this time that we've been thinking 00:27
At night I've been dreamin' about you 00:30
And I know you don't believe me when I say 00:34
I'll love you 'till the end forever and a day 00:38
I guess we'll never know (never know) 00:42
Exactly where this river's gonna flow 00:46
And I guess we'll never understand (oh) 00:50
Until we reach that promise land 00:55
So I guess we'll 00:58
I guess we'll never know 01:03
Well people say that we're sweethearts 01:16
They say nothing in the world can tear us apart 01:19
Well I don't know about you 01:25
But this thing we're going through is tearing me in two 01:27
And I know you don't believe me when I say 01:32
I'll love you 'til the end, forever and a day 01:37
And I guess we'll never know (we'll never know) 01:41
Exactly where this river's gonna flow 01:45
And I guess we'll never understand (understand) 01:49
Until we reach that promise land 01:54
So I guess we'll 01:58
I guess we'll never know 02:02
Yeah 02:15
Guess we'll never know, ooohhh 02:17
I guess we'll never know 02:22
Exactly where this river's gonna flow 02:45
And I guess we'll never understand 02:49
Until we reach that promise land 02:53
So I guess we'll 02:57
I guess we'll never know 03:01
I said I guess we'll never know 03:18
Exactly where this river's gonna flow 03:19
And I guess we'll never understand 03:22
Until we reach that promise land 03:26
So I guess we'll 03:28
I guess we'll never know 03:32
Yeah yeah yeah woah 03:34

River – English Lyrics

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Dive into the lyrical depth of Hanson's "River" to explore themes of love, uncertainty, and the journey of life. This pop-rock track offers a fantastic opportunity to learn English by engaging with its relatable emotions and poetic metaphors, making it special for its universal message of navigating the unknown.

[English]
Lately we've been talking 'bout who we are
Seems we don't know anymore
And all this time that we've been thinking
At night I've been dreamin' about you
And I know you don't believe me when I say
I'll love you 'till the end forever and a day
I guess we'll never know (never know)
Exactly where this river's gonna flow
And I guess we'll never understand (oh)
Until we reach that promise land
So I guess we'll
I guess we'll never know
Well people say that we're sweethearts
They say nothing in the world can tear us apart
Well I don't know about you
But this thing we're going through is tearing me in two
And I know you don't believe me when I say
I'll love you 'til the end, forever and a day
And I guess we'll never know (we'll never know)
Exactly where this river's gonna flow
And I guess we'll never understand (understand)
Until we reach that promise land
So I guess we'll
I guess we'll never know
Yeah
Guess we'll never know, ooohhh
I guess we'll never know
Exactly where this river's gonna flow
And I guess we'll never understand
Until we reach that promise land
So I guess we'll
I guess we'll never know
I said I guess we'll never know
Exactly where this river's gonna flow
And I guess we'll never understand
Until we reach that promise land
So I guess we'll
I guess we'll never know
Yeah yeah yeah woah

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

know

/noʊ/

A1
  • verb
  • - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information

say

/seɪ/

A1
  • verb
  • - to utter words in order to express an idea, feeling, or opinion

love

/lʌv/

A1
  • verb
  • - to feel deep affection for someone or something
  • noun
  • - an intense feeling of deep affection

end

/end/

A1
  • noun
  • - a final point in space or time; the furthest limit of something

river

/ˈrɪvər/

A1
  • noun
  • - a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river

flow

/floʊ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to move along in a stream

understand

/ˌʌndərˈstænd/

A2
  • verb
  • - to perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker)

dreamin'

/ˈdriːmɪn/

A2
  • verb
  • - to experience dreams during sleep

people

/ˈpiːpl/

A1
  • noun
  • - human beings in general or considered collectively.

sweethearts

/ˈswiːthɑːrts/

B1
  • noun
  • - a person one loves and is loved by.

world

/wɜːld/

A1
  • noun
  • - the earth and all its inhabitants.

thing

/θɪŋ/

A1
  • noun
  • - an object that one need not, cannot, or does not wish to give a specific name to.

tear

/teər/

B1
  • verb
  • - to rip or pull apart or to pieces with force.

promise

/ˈprɒmɪs/

B1
  • noun
  • - a declaration assuring that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.

land

/lænd/

A1
  • noun
  • - the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water, as opposed to the sea or the air.

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