Rooftop – English Lyrics

• By: Zara Larsson

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Zara Larsson's 'Rooftop' and explore a vibrant mix of R&B and electro-pop. This song tells a vivid story of a rooftop encounter, offering a glimpse into youthful connections and unexpected chaos. Learn about Swedish music charts while enjoying this catchy tune.

[English]

We could be soulmates

We could be so great

We could be happy

One day, someday

Or in a whole 'nother lifetime

Said the first time that we locked eyes, shit was crazy

And the second time just blew my mind, shit was crazy

Lately I don't know what I'm supposed to do

'Cause I got someone, and baby so do you

It was the third of September

We were hanging up on the roof

Was a hot, hot night

We were having a barbecue

When I said hi, you said hi

Baby that's when I knew

I just, I just ca-can't take my mind off you

It was a night to remember

We were hanging up on the roof

Someone got knocked out

And in came the boys in blue

And you said bye, 'n I said bye

Some of that made the news

I just, I just ca-can't take my mind off you

...

One night on the rooftop

One night on the rooftop, rooftop

One sight at the rooftop

At the rooftop, rooftop

Then the rain came

Something caught flame and it was crazy

And there were sirens and fire men, that shit was crazy

Baby, rushing down the stairs I see you go

It was the saddest thing that I will ever know

It was the third of September

We were hanging up on the roof

Was a hot, hot night

We were having a barbecue

When I said hi, you said hi

Baby that's when I knew

I just, I just ca-can't take my mind off you

It was a night to remember

We were hanging up on the roof

Someone got knocked out

And in came the boys in blue

And you said bye, 'n I said bye

Some of that made the news

I just, I just ca-can't take my mind off you

One night on the rooftop

One night on the rooftop, rooftop

One side at the rooftop

At the rooftop, rooftop

Sparks fly on the rooftop

Friends fight on the rooftop, rooftop

Bright lights on the rooftop

At the rooftop, rooftop

We could be soulmates

We could be so great

We could be happy

One day, someday

It was the third of September

We were hanging up on the roof

Was a hot, hot night

We were having a barbecue

And I said hi, you said hi

Baby that's when I knew

I just, I just ca-can't take my mind off you

It was a night to remember

We were hanging up on the roof

Someone got knocked out

...

And in came the boys in blue

And you said bye, 'n I said bye

Some of that made the news

I just, I just ca-can't take my mind of you (can't take my mind)

One night on the rooftop

One night on the rooftop, rooftop

One sight at the rooftop

At the rooftop, rooftop

Sparks fly on the rooftop

Friends fight on the rooftop, rooftop

Bright lights on the rooftop

At the rooftop, rooftop

...

Key Grammar Structures

• We could be soulmates

  ➔ Modal verb (could) for possibility

  ➔ The word "could" is used to express a possible situation or action, indicating that being soulmates is a potential outcome.

• Said the first time that we locked eyes, shit was crazy

  ➔ Past simple tense with past continuous context

  ➔ The phrase uses the past simple "said" to describe a specific moment, while "locked eyes" and "shit was crazy" provide ongoing context.

• 'Cause I got someone, and baby so do you

  ➔ Present simple tense with coordination (and)

  ➔ The present simple tense is used to state facts, and "and" connects two clauses to show both individuals are in similar situations.

• It was a night to remember

  ➔ Past simple tense with infinitive of purpose

  ➔ The past simple "was" describes a completed event, and "to remember" indicates the purpose or significance of the night.

• One night on the rooftop, rooftop

  ➔ Repeated noun for emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of "rooftop" emphasizes the location and its significance in the song.

• Then the rain came

  ➔ Past simple tense with adverb of time

  ➔ The past simple "came" describes an action that occurred at a specific time indicated by "then".

• We could be happy one day, someday

  ➔ Modal verb (could) with future possibility

  ➔ The modal verb "could" expresses a potential future outcome, suggesting happiness is possible but not certain.

• Some of that made the news

  ➔ Past simple tense with passive voice

  ➔ The past simple "made" is used in the passive voice to indicate that the news reported the events without specifying the subject.