Somewhere Only We Know – English Lyrics

• By: Keane

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the evocative world of Keane's 'Somewhere Only We Know,' a song that captures the essence of nostalgia and shared memories. Explore the poignant lyrics and rich musicality that make this track a timeless exploration of longing and the places that hold our deepest connections, offering a chance to reflect on your own 'somewhere only you know'.

[English]

I walked across an empty land

I knew the pathway like the back of my hand

I felt the earth beneath my feet

Sat by the river and it made me complete

Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?

I'm gettin' old, and I need something to rely on

So, tell me when you're gonna let me in

I'm gettin' tired, and I need somewhere to begin

I came across a fallen tree

I felt the branches of it looking at me

Is this the place we used to love?

Is this the place that I've been dreaming of?

Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?

I'm gettin' old, and I need something to rely on

So, tell me when you're gonna let me in

I'm gettin' tired, and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute, why don't we go

Talk about it somewhere only we know?

This could be the end of everything

So, why don't we go

Somewhere only we know?

Somewhere only we know

...

Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?

I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on

So, tell me when you're gonna let me in

I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute, why don't we go

Talk about it somewhere only we know?

This could be the end of everything

So, why don't we go?

So, why don't we go?

Ooh, hey, hey

Oh-oh-oh

This could be the end of everything

So, why don't we go somewhere only we know?

Somewhere only we know

Somewhere only we know

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once
empty /ˈɛmpti/ A1	adjective - containing nothing; not filled or occupied
pathway /ˈpæθweɪ/ A2	noun - a path or road
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to perceive by touch or by any other sense
earth /ɜːrθ/ A1	noun - the planet on which we live
complete /kəmˈpliːt/ A2	adjective - having all necessary parts; entire
simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ A1	adjective - easily understood or done; not complex
rely /rɪˈlaɪ/ B1	verb - to depend on with trust or confidence
fallen /ˈfɔːlən/ A2	adjective - having dropped or come down from a higher position
branch /brɑːntʃ/ A2	noun - a division of a tree stemming from the trunk
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or point in space
dreaming /ˈdriːmɪŋ/ A2	verb - to have a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep
minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ A1	noun - a period of time equal to 60 seconds
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to speak to someone about something
end /ɛnd/ A1	noun - the final part of something
old /oʊld/ A1	adjective - having lived or existed for a long time

Key Grammar Structures

• I walked across an empty land

  ➔ Simple Past Tense

  ➔ The verb 'walked' is in the simple past tense, indicating a completed action in the past.

• I felt the earth beneath my feet

  ➔ Past Tense with Adverbial Phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'beneath my feet' acts as an adverbial phrase modifying the verb 'felt', providing more detail about the action.

• Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense in Question Form

  ➔ The verb 'have gone' is in the present perfect tense, used in a question to inquire about an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present.

• I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense with Coordinate Clause

  ➔ The present continuous tense 'am getting' is used to describe an ongoing action, and the coordinate clause 'I need something to rely on' is connected by 'and'.

• So, tell me when you're gonna let me in

  ➔ Going to Future in Indirect Question

  ➔ The phrase 'you're gonna let me in' uses 'going to' to express a future action in an indirect question.

• This could be the end of everything

  ➔ Modal Verb 'Could' for Possibility

  ➔ The modal verb 'could' is used to express a possibility or potential outcome.

• Somewhere only we know

  ➔ Adverbial Clause of Place

  ➔ 'Somewhere only we know' functions as an adverbial clause indicating a specific place.