Straight Into Your Arms – English Lyrics

• By: Vance Joy
• Album: Nation of Two

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the tender world of Vance Joy's "Straight Into Your Arms" and discover a beautifully crafted indie folk-pop song that resonates with universal feelings of love, security, and homecoming. Through its simple yet profound lyrics, you can explore expressions of intimacy and longing in English, making it a perfect song to connect with the language through emotion and relatable experiences. Its gentle melodies and heartfelt message make it a special and accessible entry point for language learners.

[English]

Walk in the front door

Drop my keys

Take my shoes off and go straight

Into your arms

Keep me safe

...

And I don't feel like myself

I've been waiting to go straight

Into your arms

Keep me safe

...

I've been gone since yesterday

And I go straight

Straight into your arms

But it only takes one day

And I run straight

Straight into your arms

Straight into your arms

Straight into your arms

Straight into your arms

You keep me on track

I can't sleep

Till you come back home to me

Into my arms baby

...

So let's make the best of what we have

Time is precious

It won't last

I see you and I get back

...

I've been gone since yesterday

And I go straight

Straight into your arms

But it only takes one day

And I run straight

Straight into your arms

Straight into your arms

Straight into your arms

Straight into your arms

And I've been waiting and waiting

...

My heart is calling

It's calling

...

I've been gone since yesterday

And I go straight

Straight into your arms

But it only takes one day

And I run straight

Straight into your arms

Straight into your arms

I've been gone since yesterday

And I go straight

Straight into your arms

But it only takes one day

And I run straight

Straight into your arms

Straight into your arms

Straight into your arms

Straight into your arms

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
straight /streɪt/ B1	adjective - direct, without bending or turning
arms /ɑːmz/ A2	noun - upper limbs of the human body
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot noun - a period of moving quickly on foot
wait /weɪt/ A1	verb - to stay in place until something happens
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - organ that pumps blood; the center of emotions
calling /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/ B2	noun - a strong inner urge to pursue a particular career or purpose
precious /ˈpreʃəs/ B2	adjective - of great value; dearly loved
yesterday /ˈjestərdeɪ/ A1	noun - the day before today
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives
safe /seɪf/ A1	adjective - protected from danger
track /træk/ B1	noun - a narrow path or course verb - to follow the course or progress of something
sleep /sliːp/ A1	verb - to rest with eyes closed noun - the condition of rest
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create or produce
best /best/ A2	adjective - most excellent
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a measured period
keep /kiːp/ A1	verb - to retain or continue to have
drop /drɒp/ A1	verb - to let something fall noun - a small quantity that falls
door /dɔːr/ A1	noun - a movable barrier for entry or exit

Key Grammar Structures

• Walk in the front door

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The verb 'walk' is in the present simple tense, indicating a habitual or general action.

• I've been waiting to go straight

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous Tense

  ➔ 'I've been waiting' uses the present perfect continuous to emphasize the ongoing nature of the action.

• But it only takes one day

  ➔ Present Simple Tense with 'only'

  ➔ The phrase 'it only takes' uses the present simple to state a general truth, with 'only' emphasizing the short duration.

• You keep me on track

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ 'You keep' is in the present simple, indicating a habitual or continuous action.

• Till you come back home to me

  ➔ Future in the Past with 'till'

  ➔ 'Till you come back' uses 'till' to indicate a future action in relation to a past context.

• So let's make the best of what we have

  ➔ Let's + Verb (Suggestion)

  ➔ 'Let's make' is a suggestion using the structure 'let's + verb' to propose an action.

• Time is precious

  ➔ Present Simple Tense (Statement of Fact)

  ➔ 'Time is precious' is a statement of fact using the present simple tense.

• My heart is calling

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ 'Is calling' uses the present continuous to describe an action happening now.