Stars – English Lyrics

• By: The Cranberries

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a lyrical journey with The Cranberries' 'Stars,' a melodious and deeply reflective song perfect for English language learners. This track, known for its clear vocals and accessible poetic themes, offers a beautiful exploration of self-acceptance and unconditional love. Delve into its gentle yet profound lyrics to understand expressions of human emotion and vulnerability, while appreciating the distinctive pop-rock style of an iconic Irish band.

[English]

[UPBEAT MUSIC]

♪ THE STARS ARE BRIGHT TONIGHT ♪

♪ AND I AM WALKING NOWHERE ♪

♪ I GUESS I WILL BE ALRIGHT ♪

♪ DESIRE GETS YOU NOWHERE ♪

♪ AND YOU ARE ALWAYS RIGHT ♪

♪ AND MY YOU ARE SO PERFECT ♪

♪ TAKE YOU AS YOU ARE ♪

♪ HAVE YOU AS YOU ARE ♪

♪ TAKE YOU AS YOU ARE ♪

♪ I LOVE YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE ♪

♪ I HAVE YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE ♪

♪ I TAKE YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE ♪

♪ DOES ANYONE LOVE THE WAY THEY ARE ♪

♪ THE STARS ARE BRIGHT TONIGHT ♪

♪ A DISTANCE IS BETWEEN US ♪

♪ AND I WILL BE OKAY ♪

♪ THE WORST I'VE EVER SEEN US ♪

♪ STILL I HAVE MY WEAKNESSES ♪

♪ STILL I HAVE MY STRENGTH ♪

♪ STILL I HAVE MY UGLINESS ♪

♪ BUT I, I, I ♪

♪ I LOVE YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE ♪

♪ I HAVE YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE ♪

♪ I TAKE YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE ♪

♪ DOES ANY' WANNA LOVE THE WAY THEY ARE ♪

♪♪♪

♪ I LOVE YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE ♪

♪ I HAVE YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE ♪

♪ I'LL TAKE YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE ♪

♪ DOES ANY' WANNA LOVE THE WAY THEY ARE ♪

♪ STAR, STAR ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
star /stɑːr/ A1	noun - a large ball of gas, like the sun, that gives off light and heat
bright /braɪt/ A2	adjective - giving off a lot of light; intelligent
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by using your legs
desire /dɪˈzaɪər/ B1	noun - a strong feeling of wanting something
perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ A2	adjective - having no mistakes or flaws
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to care deeply about someone or something
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method or manner of doing something
distance /ˈdɪstəns/ A2	noun - the amount of space between two places or things
weakness /ˈwiːknəs/ B1	noun - a lack of strength or ability
strength /streŋθ/ A2	noun - the quality of being strong
ugly /ˈʌɡli/ A2	adjective - unpleasant to look at
okay /əʊˈkeɪ/ A1	adjective - acceptable or satisfactory
guess /ɡes/ A1	verb - to think something without being sure
alright /ɔːlˈraɪt/ A2	adjective - satisfactory or acceptable
worst /wɜːrst/ A2	adjective - of the poorest quality or condition

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ THE STARS ARE BRIGHT TONIGHT ♪

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The verb 'are' is in the present simple tense, used to describe a general truth or a habitual action. Here, it describes the current state of the stars.

• ♪ AND I AM WALKING NOWHERE ♪

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The verb 'am walking' is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action happening now. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of the action.

• ♪ I GUESS I WILL BE ALRIGHT ♪

  ➔ Future Simple Tense with 'will'

  ➔ The verb 'will be' is in the future simple tense, used to make a prediction or express a future action. Here, it expresses the speaker's belief about the future.

• ♪ DESIRE GETS YOU NOWHERE ♪

  ➔ Present Simple Tense with Subject-Verb Agreement

  ➔ The verb 'gets' agrees with the singular subject 'desire', following the subject-verb agreement rule in the present simple tense.

• ♪ TAKE YOU AS YOU ARE ♪

  ➔ Present Simple Tense with Modal Verb 'take'

  ➔ The verb 'take' is used in its base form, indicating a general action or offer. It is not conjugated for person or tense.

• ♪ DOES ANYONE LOVE THE WAY THEY ARE ♪

  ➔ Present Simple Tense with Question Formation

  ➔ The question is formed by placing the auxiliary verb 'does' before the subject 'anyone', following the standard question formation in the present simple tense.

• ♪ STILL I HAVE MY STRENGTH ♪

  ➔ Present Simple Tense with Adverb 'still'

  ➔ The adverb 'still' modifies the verb 'have', emphasizing the continuity of the action despite circumstances. It is commonly used in the present simple tense.