Something Just Like This – English Lyrics

• By: The Chainsmokers, Coldplay
• Album: Memories... Do Not Open

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the relatable world of “Something Just Like This” by The Chainsmokers and Coldplay, a song that champions the beauty of ordinary love. This track offers a fantastic opportunity to explore themes of vulnerability, acceptance, and the rejection of unrealistic expectations in relationships, encouraging listeners to appreciate the simple, genuine connections in their own lives . Discover how this collaboration blends musical styles to deliver an uplifting message that resonates with millions .

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
legend /ˈlɛdʒənd/ B1	noun - a traditional story sometimes involving supernatural elements
myth /mɪθ/ B1	noun - a traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often supernatural
gifts /ɡɪfts/ A2	noun - things given to others voluntarily without payment
superhero /ˈsuːpərhɪəroʊ/ B2	noun - a fictional character with extraordinary abilities, fighting evil
bliss /blɪs/ B2	noun - perfect happiness or joy
turn /tɜːrn/ A2	verb - to change direction or position
miss /mɪs/ B1	verb - to fail to hit, catch, reach, or meet
risk /rɪsk/ B1	noun - the possibility of danger or loss
hope /hoʊp/ A2	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen
manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/ B2	verb - to succeed in doing something, especially with difficulty
fist /fɪst/ A2	noun - a closed hand with fingers bent into the palm
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B1	noun - the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events

Key Grammar Structures

• I've been reading books of old

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous

  ➔ The phrase "I've been reading" indicates an action that started in the past and is still continuing.

• I'm not looking for somebody with some superhuman gifts

  ➔ Present Continuous

  ➔ The phrase "I'm not looking" shows an action that is currently happening.

• Just something I can turn to

  ➔ Modal Verbs

  ➔ The phrase "I can turn to" uses the modal verb "can" to express ability.

• Where'd you wanna go?

  ➔ Informal Contractions

  ➔ The phrase "Where'd you wanna go?" uses informal contractions for casual speech.

• Some superhero, some fairy tale bliss

  ➔ Parallel Structure

  ➔ The phrase "Some superhero, some fairy tale bliss" uses parallel structure to create rhythm.

• I want something just like this

  ➔ Simple Present

  ➔ The phrase "I want something" uses the simple present tense to express a desire.

• But I'm not the kind of person that it fits

  ➔ Relative Clauses

  ➔ The phrase "the kind of person that it fits" uses a relative clause to provide more information.