Rome wasn't built in a day – English Lyrics

• By: Morcheeba
• Album: Fragments of Freedom

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a musical journey with Morcheeba's 'Rome Wasn't Built in a Day,' a sun-drenched track that moved the band into a more optimistic sound. Its clear, relatable lyrics about the patience and effort required in relationships make it an excellent song for English language learners to grasp everyday idioms and expressions in a melodic and memorable way. The song's smooth R&B and pop blend, along with Skye Edwards' distinctive vocals, offers a pleasant and engaging listening experience while enriching your vocabulary and understanding of English idioms.

[English]

You and me we're meant to be

Walking free in harmony

One fine day we' ll fly away

Don' t you know that Rome wasn' t built in a day

In this day and age it's so easy to stress

'Cause people are strange and you can never second guess

In order to love child we got to be strong

I'm caught in the crossfire why can't we get along

'Cause you and me we're meant to be

Walking free in harmony

One fine day we' ll fly away

Don' t you know that Rome wasn' t built in a day

I'm having a daydream, we're getting somewhere

I'm kissing your lips and running fingers through your hair

I'm as nervous as you 'bout making it right

Though we know we were wrong, we can' t give up the fight

Oh no

'Cause you and me we're meant to be

Walking free in harmony

One fine day we' ll run away

Don't you know that Rome wasn't built in a day (hey, hey, hey)

You and me we're meant to be

Walking free in harmony

One fine day we' ll fly away

Don' t you know that Rome wasn' t built in a day

You and me (you and me) we're meant to be (meant to be)

Walking free (walking free) in harmony (in harmony)

One fine day (one fine day) we' ll ran away

(We gonna ran away, we gonna ran away)

Don' t you know that Rome wasn' t built in a day

You and me (you and me) we're meant to be (meant to be)

Walking free (walking free) in harmony (in harmony)

One fine day (one fine day) we' ll fly away

(We gonna ran away, we gonna ran away)

Don' t you know that Rome wasn' t built in a day

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
meant /mɛnt/ B1	verb - intended or planned
harmony /ˈhɑːrməni/ B2	noun - a pleasing combination of different things
fly /flaɪ/ A2	verb - to move through the air
stress /strɛs/ B1	noun - a state of mental or emotional strain
strange /streɪndʒ/ B1	adjective - unusual or surprising
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
strong /strɔːŋ/ A2	adjective - having power or strength
caught /kɔːt/ B1	verb - to capture or seize
crossfire /ˈkrɔːsfaɪər/ C1	noun - a situation in which people are caught in conflict
nervous /ˈnɜːrvəs/ B1	adjective - easily agitated or alarmed
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - to engage in a battle or struggle
daydream /ˈdeɪˌdriːm/ B2	noun - a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention
somewhere /ˈsʌmˌwɛr/ A2	adverb - in or at a place not specified