Spotlight – English Lyrics

• By: Marshmello, Lil Peep

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the emotional depth of "Spotlight" by Marshmello and Lil Peep, a song that poignantly captures the pain of lost love. This collaboration serves as a tribute to Lil Peep's unique sound and artistry, offering listeners a glimpse into his world while providing a platform to learn about expressing emotions through music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to have strong affection for
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep verb - to experience images, thoughts, and sensations during sleep
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - accept that something is true
wonder /ˈwʌndər/ B1	verb - feel curiosity or doubt noun - a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration
spotlight /ˈspɒtlaɪt/ B2	noun - a beam of light focused on a particular area
skin /skɪn/ A2	noun - the outer layer of tissue covering an animal
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that provides light and warmth to Earth
moon /muːn/ A1	noun - the natural satellite of Earth
alone /əˈloʊn/ A2	adjective - having no one else present
scream /skriːm/ B1	verb - a loud, piercing cry noun - a loud, piercing cry
drinking /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/ A2	verb - to consume liquid by swallowing
tease /tiːz/ B1	verb - to make fun of someone playfully
faded /ˈfeɪdɪd/ B2	adjective - having lost freshness or intensity of color or flavor
liquor /ˈlɪkər/ B2	noun - an alcoholic drink

Key Grammar Structures

• Loving you is like a fairytale

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense with 'like' for comparison

  ➔ The present continuous ('Loving') describes an ongoing feeling, and 'like' introduces a comparison to a fairytale, suggesting a romantic and idealized relationship.

• This time, I'll be on my own, my friend

  ➔ Future Simple ('ll be) with 'on my own' (idiom)

  ➔ The future simple ('I'll be') indicates a decision made in the moment. 'On my own' is an idiom meaning alone or independent.

• Now you're gone, I can't believe it

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense ('have gone') and Past Ability ('couldn't believe')

  ➔ 'Have gone' implies the person is away and not returning soon. 'Couldn't believe it' expresses disbelief and shock at their absence.

• I don't care if you believe me

  ➔ Negative Conditional Clause (if you believe me)

  ➔ This uses a conditional clause ('if you believe me') with a negative statement ('I don't care'). It shows indifference to whether the person believes the speaker.

• It's when you put me in the spotlight

  ➔ Relative Clause ('when you put me in the spotlight')

  ➔ The relative clause modifies 'It' and explains the situation where the speaker feels vulnerable or exposed.

• When the moon hit your skin, I could see you and him

  ➔ Past Simple Tense with 'could' (past ability)

  ➔ The past simple describes a past event. 'Could see' indicates the speaker's ability to observe a scene, implying infidelity or a hidden relationship.

• You wake up with the one you love, not you and me

  ➔ Present Simple Tense (general truth) and Contrast ('not you and me')

  ➔ The present simple describes a general truth about relationships. 'Not you and me' creates a stark contrast, emphasizing the speaker's exclusion.

• I hope you know that you can tell me whatever you're thinking

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 2) - 'I hope' + Past Simple

  ➔ This is a second conditional sentence expressing a wish or hope about a future possibility. It suggests a desire for open communication.