Sweet Dreams – English Lyrics

• By: j-hope, Miguel

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the dreamy world of 'Sweet Dreams' by j-hope and Miguel, a song that beautifully blends R&B and pop to explore the themes of love and intimacy. This track offers a unique opportunity to learn how music can express deep emotions and create a sensual atmosphere, making it a perfect choice for those who want to improve their understanding of English through music. Discover the nuances of love and longing as you explore the heartfelt lyrics and smooth melodies of this captivating collaboration.

[English]

Yeah

Sweet dreams come after hours

Nothin’ that’s not allowed

You should never sleep alone (sleep alone)

Cuz I’ll always take you home (yeah right)

When there’s nothin’ left but diamond necklace

On you girl

I just wanna love ya like love ya like love ya like that

Love ya like love ya like love ya like that

(Then) you love me right love me right love me right back

Love me right love me right love me right back

You should never sleep alone

Cuz I’ll always take you home

When there’s nothin’ left but diamond necklace

On you girl, oh

Any night, any time, you are my appetite

Double vision Gemini and it goes like this

Take you home, take it slow

‘Til you bite your lip

Got a movie in my mind and it goes like this

Closed curtains, open eyes

Lay down your skin on mine

Leave all the rest to me

Yeah

Sweet dreams come after hours (that’s what they do)

Nothin' that’s not allowed (uh huh)

You should never sleep alone (sleep alone)

Cuz I’ll always take you home (yeah right)

When there’s nothin’ left but diamond necklace

On you girl

I just wanna love ya like love ya like love ya like that

Love ya like love ya like love ya like that

(Then) you love me right love me right love me right back

Love me right love me right love me right back

You should never sleep alone

Cuz I’ll always take you home

When there’s nothin’ left but diamond necklace

On you girl, oh

You the only cover that I need when I’m cold

You can have my body with my heart and my soul

You light up my life, you’re like a diamond

Shinin’ shinin’ shinin’, yeah

And we might never get to sleep tonight

I’ll give you everything you need tonight

This kind of love I guarantee for life

Dreams gonna be sweet tonight

Sweet dreams come after hours

Nothin’ that’s not allowed

You should never sleep alone (sleep alone)

You should let me take you home (alright)

‘Til there’s nothin’ left but diamond necklace

On you girl

I just wanna love ya like love ya like love ya like that

Love ya like love ya like love ya like that

(Then) you love me right love me right love me right back

Love me right love me right love me right back

You should never sleep alone

Cuz I’ll always take you home

When there’s nothin’ left but diamond necklace

On you girl

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dreams /driːmz/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep verb - to contemplate the possibility of doing something or that something might be the case
hours /ˈaʊərz/ A1	noun - a period of time equal to 60 minutes
sleep /sliːp/ A1	verb - to be in a state of rest when your eyes are closed, your body is inactive, and your mind is unconscious noun - a condition of body and mind which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended.
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives, typically with one's family. adverb - to or at one's home.
diamond /ˈdaɪəmənd/ B1	noun - a precious stone consisting of a clear and colorless crystalline form of pure carbon, the hardest naturally occurring substance.
necklace /ˈnɛklɪs/ B1	noun - an ornamental chain or string of beads, jewels, or links worn round the neck.
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - have a strong affection for. noun - an intense feeling of affection.
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period from sunset to sunrise in each twenty-four hours.
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.
appetite /ˈæpɪtaɪt/ B2	noun - a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
vision /ˈvɪʒən/ B2	noun - the faculty or state of being able to see.
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - each of a pair of globular organs in the head through which people and vertebrate animals see.
skin /skɪn/ A2	noun - the outer protective layer of the body of a vertebrate animal, covering the skeleton and muscles.
cold /koʊld/ A1	adjective - of or at a low or relatively low temperature.
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure, including the bones, flesh, and organs, of a person or an animal.
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation. In vertebrates there may be one or more hearts.
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.

Key Grammar Structures

• Nothin’ that’s not allowed

  ➔ Double Negative (informal)

  ➔ The phrase uses a double negative. While grammatically incorrect in formal English, it's used for emphasis in informal contexts. "Nothin' that's not allowed" essentially means "Everything is allowed" or "Anything goes."

• Cuz I’ll always take you home

  ➔ Contraction ('cuz' and 'I'll'), Future Tense (will + verb)

  ➔ "Cuz" is a contraction of "because." "I'll" is a contraction of "I will." "will take" expresses a future action or promise. The sentence means "Because I will always take you home."

• When there’s nothin’ left but diamond necklace

  ➔ Existential 'there is/are' (there's), Ellipsis (omission of 'a' before 'diamond')

  ➔ "There's" is a contraction of "there is". It indicates the existence of something. The omission of the article "a" before "diamond" is common in informal speech and song lyrics. The sentence describes a situation where the only thing remaining is a diamond necklace.

• I just wanna love ya like love ya like love ya like that

  ➔ Informal Contraction ("wanna" for "want to"), Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ "Wanna" is an informal contraction of "want to." The repetition of "love ya like" is used for emphasis and to create a catchy rhythm. "That" refers to a specific manner or intensity of love.

• Any night, any time, you are my appetite

  ➔ Parallel Structure (Any + noun), Metaphor ('appetite' for desire)

  ➔ "Any night, any time" uses parallel structure for emphasis. The phrase "you are my appetite" is a metaphor comparing the object of affection to a strong desire or craving.

• Take you home, take it slow

  ➔ Imperative Mood (implied 'I' before each phrase), Ellipsis (omission of conjunction)

  ➔ These are short, imperative phrases. The speaker is essentially saying "I will take you home, I will take it slow." The subject 'I' and the conjunction 'and' are omitted for brevity and rhythm.

• Closed curtains, open eyes

  ➔ Juxtaposition (contrast between closed and open), Ellipsis (omission of verb)

  ➔ This line uses juxtaposition to create a vivid image. "Closed curtains" suggests privacy and intimacy, while "open eyes" implies alertness and awareness. The verb (e.g., "are") is omitted for stylistic effect.

• You the only cover that I need when I’m cold

  ➔ Incorrect Grammar (should be 'You're the only...'), Relative Clause (that I need...)

  ➔ The line contains grammatically incorrect usage of "You" instead of "You're" (You are). "That I need when I’m cold" is a relative clause modifying "cover." It describes the specific type of cover needed.