Take My Breath – English Lyrics

• By: The Weeknd

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is an immersive experience, and The Weeknd's 'Take My Breath' offers a rich text for English learners. The song's lyrics use evocative and metaphorical language to explore complex themes of desire and danger. By delving into the dual meanings of phrases like 'take my breath away,' you can gain a deeper understanding of nuance and subtext in English, all while enjoying a track with an infectious, 80s-inspired beat that's been critically acclaimed.

[English]

♪♪♪

♪ I SAW THE FIRE IN YOUR EYES ♪

♪ I SAW THE FIRE WHEN I LOOK INTO YOUR EYES ♪

♪ YOU TELL ME THINGS YOU WANT TO TRY ♪

♪ I KNOW TEMPTATION IS THE DEVIL IN DISGUISE ♪

♪ YOU RISK IT ALL TO FEEL ALIVE ♪

♪ YOU’RE OFFERING YOURSELF TO ME LIKE SACRIFICE ♪

♪ YOU SAID YOU DO THIS ALL THE TIME ♪

♪ TELL ME YOU LOVE ME IF I BRING YOU TO THE LIGHT ♪

♪ IT’S LIKE A DREAM WHAT SHE FEELS WITH ME ♪

♪ SHE LOVES TO BE ON THE EDGE ♪

♪ HER FANTASY IS OKAY WITH ME ♪

♪ THEN SUDDENLY BABY SAYS ♪

♪ TAKE MY BREATH AWAY ♪

♪ AND MAKE IT LAST FOREVER BABE ♪

♪ DO IT NOW OR NEVER BABE ♪

♪ TAKE MY BREATH AWAY ♪

♪ NOBODY DOES IT BETTER BABE ♪

♪ BRING ME CLOSE TO ♪

♪ WANT ME TO HOLD ON TO YOU TIGHT ♪

♪ YOU PULL ME CLOSER FEEL THE HEAT BETWEEN YOUR THIGHS ♪

♪ YOU’RE WAY TOO YOUNG TO END YOUR LIFE ♪

♪ GIRL I DON’T WANT TO BE THE ONE WHO PAYS THE PRICE ♪

♪ IT’S LIKE A DREAM WHAT SHE FEELS WITH ME ♪

♪ SHE LOVES TO BE ON THE EDGE ♪

♪ HER FANTASY IS OKAY WITH ME ♪

♪ THEN SUDDENLY BABY SAYS ♪

♪ TAKE MY BREATH AWAY ♪

♪ AND MAKE IT LAST FOREVER BABE ♪

♪ DO IT NOW OR NEVER BABE ♪

♪ TAKE MY BREATH AWAY ♪

♪ NOBODY DOES IT BETTER BABE ♪

♪ CLOSE TO HEAVEN BABE ♪

♪ TAKE MY BREATH ♪

♪♪♪

♪ OOH ♪

♪ OH, OH-OH-OOH, THEY'LL SEE ME ♪

♪ OH-OOH, OOH-OH NO ♪

♪ OH-OH, OH-OH, OH-OH ♪

♪ OH-OH, OH-OH, OH-OH ♪

♪ OH, OOH-OH ♪

♪ TAKE MY BREATH AWAY ♪

♪ AND MAKE IT LAST FOREVER, BABE ♪

♪ DO IT NOW OR NEVER, BABE ♪

♪ TAKE MY BREATH AWAY ♪

♪ WE’LL MAKE LOVE TOGETHER, BABE ♪

♪ BRING ME CLOSE TO HEAVEN, BABE ♪

♪ TAKE MY BREATH ♪

♪ OH DARLIN' ♪

♪ TAKE ME BREATH ♪

♪ NOBODY DOES IT BETTER BABE ♪

♪ BRING ME CLOSE TO HEAVEN BABE ♪

♪ TAKE MY BREATH ♪

[GASPING]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
breath /brɛθ/ A2	noun - the air that you take in and let out of your lungs
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - the light and heat that are produced by burning
eye /aɪ/ A1	noun - the organ of sight
temptation /tɛmpˈteɪʃən/ B2	noun - the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
devil /ˈdɛvəl/ B1	noun - an evil spirit, especially Satan
disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ B2	noun - something that changes a person's or thing's appearance so as to conceal identity or mislead verb - to change the usual appearance, sound, taste, etc., of (someone or something) so that people will not recognize that person or thing
risk /rɪsk/ B1	verb - to expose (someone or something) to danger, harm, or loss noun - a situation involving exposure to danger
alive /əˈlaɪv/ A2	adjective - living, not dead; having life
sacrifice /ˈsækrɪfaɪs/ B2	noun - the act of giving up something that you want to keep especially in order to help someone or do something good verb - to give up something important or valuable for a particular purpose
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to feel deep affection for someone noun - an intense feeling of deep affection
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible adjective - having little weight; of a pale or translucent color
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep verb - to experience a series of images, events, and feelings in your mind while you are asleep
edge /ɛdʒ/ B1	noun - the outside limit of an object, area, or surface; a point that is close to the start or end of something
fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ B2	noun - the activity of imagining impossible or improbable things
last /læst/ A2	verb - to continue for a specified period of time adjective - coming after all others in order or time
hold /hoʊld/ A1	verb - to grasp, carry, or support with one's hands or arms
heat /hiːt/ A2	noun - the quality of being hot; high temperature
heaven /ˈhɛvən/ B1	noun - a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God (or the gods) and the angels, and of the good after death, often traditionally depicted as being above the sky
young /jʌŋ/ A1	adjective - having lived or existed for only a short time; not old
price /praɪs/ A2	noun - the amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something; the cost of something