The Art of Loving – English Lyrics

• By: Olivia Dean
• Album: The Art of Loving

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the soulful introduction of Olivia Dean’s 'The Art of Loving,' a song that treats the universal theme of love as a life skill to be honed. Its rich, tender lyrics and neo-soul warmth offer a perfect starting point for learning English through music that is both relatable and profoundly reflective on personal growth and relationships.

[English]

It's the art of loving, it's the art of loving

It wasn't all for nothing, yeah, you taught me something

"Gotta throw some paint"

That's what Belle would say

Something lost and something gained

In the art of loving

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
art /ɑːrt/ A1	noun - the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination
loving /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ A1	verb - to feel deep affection for someone adjective - characterized by or showing love
throw /θroʊ/ A1	verb - to propel something with force through the air
paint /peɪnt/ A1	noun - a colored substance used to cover surfaces verb - to apply paint to a surface
say /seɪ/ A1	verb - to speak words
lost /lɔːst/ A1	adjective - unable to find one's way or whereabouts
gained /ɡeɪnd/ A2	verb - to acquire or obtain something
taught /tɔːt/ A2	verb - to impart knowledge or skill
something /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ A1	noun - an unspecified thing
Belle /bɛl/ B1	noun - a female given name meaning beautiful
would /wʊd/ A2	verb - used to express a wish or desire
nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ A1	noun - not anything
yeah /jeə/ A1	interjection - used to express agreement or acknowledgment