Thank You – English Lyrics

• By: Sheppard

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the beautiful English lyrics of Sheppard's 'Thank You,' a tender indie-pop track that celebrates the unconditional love and sacrifices of a mother. Through its simple yet profound language, you can learn common expressions of gratitude and affection, and experience a song that resonates deeply with anyone who cherishes a special bond with their parent.

[English]

When I couldn't fall asleep

You'd read to me and lay right there at my side

If I grazed a knee from climbing trees

You'd comfort me as I cried

You made my lunches every day

And though you were running late

You would walk me all the way to school

Building castles out of sand

Way too young to understand

That life was easier all because of you

So I wanna thank you

For making me half as good as you

And as I get older (Older, older)

I understand what I put you through

I misbehaved, I made mistakes

But you never turned away

So I wanna thank you (Thank you, thank you)

For all that you do

For all that you do

As a teen, I lied, ignored advice

Pretended I didn't care

I should let you know, it was all a show

I loved you more than I shared

I put your patience to the test

But you always did your best

You were tough, but you were never cruel

And now that I'm a man, I'm proud of who I am

And I know it's all because of you

So I wanna thank you

For making me half as good as you

And as I get older (Older, older)

I understand what I put you through

I misbehaved, I made mistakes

But you never turned away

So I wanna thank you (Thank you, thank you)

For all that you do

You make me better (Better)

I would be nothing without you

So this is my letter (Letter)

'Cause I wanna show my gratitude

No, I've never been afraid

In the warmth of your embrace

And I'll keep that feeling all my life

I have always been your son

You will always be my mom

From the cradle 'til the day I die (Die, die)

So I wanna thank you

For making me half as good as you

And as I get older

I understand what I put you through

I misbehaved, I made mistakes

But you never turned away

So I wanna thank you (Thank you, thank you)

For all that you do (All that you do)

Yeah, I wanna thank you

For all that you do

For all that you do

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
thank /θæŋk/ A1	verb - to express gratitude to someone
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ A1	verb - to know the meaning of something, or how something works
mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ A2	noun - an action or opinion that is not correct, or that produces a result that you did not want
misbehave /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/ B1	verb - to behave badly
older /ˈoʊldər/ A1	adjective - having lived for many years; of greater age (comparative of 'old')
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - of a high quality or standard
better /ˈbetər/ A1	adjective - of a higher standard or more suitable, pleasing, or effective than other things or people (comparative of 'good')
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the period between birth and death, or the experience of being alive
comfort /ˈkʌmfərt/ B1	verb - to make someone feel less unhappy noun - a feeling of physical or mental ease
patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ B1	noun - the ability to wait, or to continue doing something despite difficulties, or to suffer without complaining
tough /tʌf/ B1	adjective - strong enough to deal with difficult conditions or situations
cruel /ˈkruːəl/ B1	adjective - extremely unkind and causing pain to people or animals intentionally
proud /praʊd/ A2	adjective - feeling pleasure and satisfaction because you or people connected with you have done or got something good
gratitude /ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/ B2	noun - a strong feeling of appreciation to someone or something for what they have done for you
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear, or worried about something
warmth /wɔːrmθ/ B1	noun - the quality or state of being warm in temperature; a feeling of kindness, friendliness, or sympathy
embrace /ɪmˈbreɪs/ B2	noun - the act of holding someone closely in your arms verb - to hold someone tightly with your arms, usually to show that you like, love, or are pleased with them
cradle /ˈkreɪdl/ B1	noun - a small bed for a baby, especially one that moves gently from side to side
die /daɪ/ A2	verb - to stop living
advice /ədˈvaɪs/ A2	noun - an opinion or suggestion about what someone should do