Taking Off – English Lyrics

• By: The Cure
• Album: Songs Of A Lost World

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into The Cure's "Taking Off" to explore English vocabulary related to daily routines, emotions, and aspirational feelings. The song's clear, pop-infused lyrics and uplifting message make it an engaging listen for language learners, offering a glimpse into expressing desires for freedom and connection through music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
tomorrow /təˈmɒr.oʊ/ B1	noun - the day after today
earth /ɜːrθ/ B1	noun - the planet we live on
start /stɑːrt/ A2	verb - to begin noun - the act of beginning
carry /ˈkær.i/ B1	verb - to hold and transport something
same /seɪm/ A2	adjective - identical; not different
yesterday /ˈjɛs.tɚ.deɪ/ B1	noun - the day before today
pick /pɪk/ A2	verb - to choose or select noun - a small, sharp tool used for digging or breaking
morning /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/ A2	noun - the early part of the day
square /skwɛər/ B2	noun - a plane figure with four equal sides and right angles adjective - having the shape of a square; straight
push /pʊʃ/ A2	verb - to exert force on something in order to move it away
climb /klaɪm/ B1	verb - to ascend or go up
high /haɪ/ A2	adjective - elevated; at a great height
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to emit light; to gleam
alive /əˈlaɪv/ B1	adjective - living; not dead
get /ɡɛt/ A1	verb - to obtain or receive
down /daʊn/ A1	verb - to bring to a lower position
sure /ʃʊər/ A2	adjective - certain; confident
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a measured period; the ongoing sequence of events

Key Grammar Structures

• TOMORROW I CAN START AGAIN

  ➔ Modal verb 'can' for ability/possibility, future time expression 'tomorrow'.

  ➔ The sentence uses the modal verb "can" to express the ability to start again tomorrow. "Tomorrow" specifies the time.

• BACK TO EARTH AND CARRY ON

  ➔ Imperative mood ('Carry on'), Prepositional phrase 'back to'.

  ➔ The sentence uses the imperative mood "Carry on" to give a command or make a suggestion. The phrase "back to" indicates returning.

• THE SAME AS I DID YESTERDAY

  ➔ Comparative structure with 'the same as', past simple tense 'did'.

  ➔ This sentence uses a comparative structure to show similarity. "The same as" compares actions, and "did" is in the past simple tense.

• I'LL PICK IT UP ONCE MORE

  ➔ Future tense 'will' (contracted 'll'), adverbial phrase of frequency 'once more'.

  ➔ The sentence uses the future tense "will" (contracted 'll') and the frequency adverbial phrase "once more", indicating repetition.

• AND MORNING, I'LL BE ONTO IT

  ➔ Future tense with 'will' (contracted 'll'), adverbial of time 'morning'.

  ➔ This sentence uses future tense 'will' (contracted 'll') to describe a future action and the time reference 'morning'.

• BUT TONIGHT I CLIMB WITH YOU

  ➔ Simple present tense 'climb', prepositional phrase 'with you', adverb of time 'tonight'.

  ➔ This sentence combines the simple present tense 'climb' with the time adverb 'tonight' and the prepositional phrase 'with you'.

• IT'S ALWAYS HERE AND NEVER THERE

  ➔ Present simple of 'to be' ('is'), adverbs of time 'always' and 'never', paired with 'here' and 'there'.

  ➔ This sentence uses the present simple of 'to be' ('is'), with adverbs 'always' and 'never', and contrasting locations 'here' and 'there'.

• IT'S ALWAYS HERE AND ALWAYS NOW

  ➔ Present simple of 'to be' ('is'), adverbs of time 'always' and 'now'.

  ➔ This sentence uses the present simple of 'to be' ('is'), with the adverbs of time 'always' and 'now', emphasizing a constant presence in the present.

• FROM SQUARE ONE START AND PUSH IT FOR A BIT

  ➔ Imperative verbs ('start', 'push'), prepositional phrase 'from square one', adverbial phrase 'for a bit'.

  ➔ The sentence uses imperative verbs for instructions, the phrase "from square one" sets a starting point, and "for a bit" indicates duration.

• LIKE I DO EVERY DAY, I'LL GET IT DOWN FOR SURE

  ➔ Present simple 'do' with 'every day', future tense 'will' (contracted 'll') with certainty 'for sure'.

  ➔ This sentence blends the habitual present with 'every day' and a future action, made certain 'for sure' using 'will'.