Sparks – English Lyrics

• By: Coldplay
• Album: Parachutes

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the tender world of Coldplay's 'Sparks,' an exquisite acoustic ballad perfect for English learners. Its clear, evocative lyrics and gentle melody offer an accessible way to explore themes of love, regret, and commitment. This song's profound emotional honesty and universal message make it a special and memorable piece for understanding everyday English expressions of the heart.

[English]

Did I drive you away?

I know what you'll say

You say, "Oh, sing one we know"

...

But I promise you this

I'll always look out for you

Yeah, that's what I'll do

I say, "Oh"

...

I say, "Oh"

...

My heart is yours

It's you that I hold on to

...

Yeah, that's what I do

...

And I know I was wrong

But I won't let you down

Oh, yeah, I will, yeah, I will, yes, I will

I said, "Oh"

...

I cry, "Oh"

Yeah, I saw sparks

Yeah, I saw sparks

And I saw sparks

Yeah, I saw sparks

Sing it out

La-la-la-la, oh-oh

La-la-la-la, oh-oh

La-la-la-la, oh-oh

La-la-la-la, oh-oh

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
drive /draɪv/ A1	verb - to operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle. verb - to force someone or something to leave (as in 'drive away').
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to have information or understanding about something.
say /seɪ/ A1	verb - to speak words; to express something in words.
sing /sɪŋ/ A1	verb - to make musical sounds with your voice.
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ A2	verb - to tell someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen. noun - a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen.
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct your eyes in order to see. verb - to be careful and try to notice someone or something; to protect someone (as in 'look out for').
do /duː/ A1	verb - to perform an action or activity (not as an auxiliary verb).
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ in your chest that pumps blood. noun - the emotional or spiritual part of a person, often considered the center of emotions.
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - to have something in your hand or arms. verb - to keep something or someone firmly; to maintain a grip (as in 'hold on to').
wrong /rɔːŋ/ A2	adjective - not correct or true. noun - something that is not correct, morally bad, or unfair.
let /lɛt/ A1	verb - to allow something to happen or someone to do something. verb - to disappoint someone by failing to do what you agreed or were expected to do (as in 'let down').
cry /kraɪ/ A2	verb - to produce tears from your eyes, usually because you are unhappy or hurt.
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes. verb - to understand or realize something.
sparks /spɑːrks/ B1	noun - tiny pieces of burning material that are produced by a fire or by hitting two hard objects together (plural of spark). noun - a small, brief flash of light, emotion, or energy; an initial sign of something developing (plural of spark, metaphorical).