The Loneliest Time – English Lyrics

• By: Carly Rae Jepsen, Rufus Wainwright
• Album: The Loneliest Time

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the captivating world of "The Loneliest Time" by Carly Rae Jepsen and Rufus Wainwright. This disco-infused pop anthem offers a unique blend of wistful lyrics and upbeat rhythms, making it an excellent song for English language learners. Explore its expressive vocabulary related to emotions, relationships, and introspection, while also enjoying the catchy melodies and diverse vocal styles. The song's narrative of longing and imaginative reconnection provides a rich context for understanding nuanced English expressions and conversational phrasing, all within a fun and engaging musical experience.

[English]

I've had one of those bad dreams

Where we're standin' on your street

I quit smokin' those cigarettes

But I'm never gettin' over it

And you're lookin' right through me

Just like Shakespeare wrote a tragedy

But our story, never finished it

'Cause our love, we never finished it

I'm comin' over tonight

Knock on your door just like before

I need that look in your eyes (look in your eyes)

'Cause we've had the loneliest time (loneliest time)

I'm thinkin' all through the night (all through the night)

I could be yours just like before

Rewrite another try

'Cause we've had the loneliest time

If you wanna try it

If you wanna try me

If you wanna try, love

If you leave the light on for me

If you wanna try it

If you wanna try it

If you wanna try, love

I've had more of those bad dreams

You were ten feet in front of me

I went runnin', but I couldn't catch

Just the shadow of your silhouette

Then you spoke the words to me

When you left, I still need to unpack it

Let's save "Sorry" for another night

'Cause this time, love, we're gonna get it right

I'm comin' over tonight (over tonight)

Knock on your door just like before

I need that look in your eyes (look in your eyes)

'Cause we've had the loneliest time (loneliest time)

I'm thinkin' all through the night (all through the night)

I could be yours just like before

Rewrite another try

'Cause we've had the loneliest time

(If you wanna try it)

If you wanna try, love (if you wanna try me)

(If you wanna try, love)

If you wanna try me (if you leave the light on for me)

(If you wanna try it)

If you leave the light on for me (if you wanna try it)

I just need back into (if you wanna try, love)

I just need back into your life (if you leave the light on for me)

What happened was we reached the moon

But lost in space, I think we got there all too soon

But you know what? I'm comin' back for you, baby

I'm comin' back for you

And in the mornin'

Sun hits the water

Is this Nirvana?

And in the mornin'

Sun hits the water

Is this Nirvana?

And in the mornin'

Sun hits the water

Is this Nirvana?

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dream /driːm/ B1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - deep affection or attachment between people verb - to feel deep affection for someone
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness in each twenty-four hours; nighttime
look /lʊk/ A2	verb - to direct one's gaze in a specified direction noun - an act of directing one's gaze at something
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events
shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ B2	noun - a dark area caused by an object blocking light
story /ˈstɔːri/ A2	noun - a narrative or account of real or imagined events
finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ B1	verb - to bring a task or activity to an end
try /traɪ/ A2	verb - to attempt to do something
reach /riːtʃ/ B2	verb - to arrive at a destination verb - to extend or stretch as far as
water /ˈwɔːtər/ A1	noun - a clear, colorless, and tasteless liquid essential for life
Nirvana /nɪrˈvɑːnə/ C1	noun - a transcendent state in Buddhism representing liberation and enlightenment

Key Grammar Structures

• I've had one of those bad dreams

  ➔ Present Perfect

  ➔ The phrase "I've had" uses the present perfect to describe an action that occurred in the past but has relevance to the present.

• I quit smokin' those cigarettes

  ➔ Past Simple

  ➔ The phrase "I quit" uses the past simple to describe a completed action in the past.

• But I'm never gettin' over it

  ➔ Present Continuous with Future Meaning

  ➔ The phrase "I'm never gettin' over it" uses the present continuous to express a future action or state.

• Just like Shakespeare wrote a tragedy

  ➔ Past Simple with Adverbial Clause

  ➔ The phrase "wrote a tragedy" is a past simple verb in an adverbial clause comparing the situation to a Shakespearean tragedy.

• If you wanna try it

  ➔ Modal Verb (Willingness)

  ➔ The phrase "wanna try" uses the modal verb construction to express willingness or desire.

• Let's save 'Sorry' for another night

  ➔ Let's Construction (Suggestion)

  ➔ The phrase "Let's save" uses the "Let's" construction to make a suggestion or proposal.

• I'm comin' over tonight

  ➔ Present Continuous for Future Plans

  ➔ The phrase "I'm comin' over tonight" uses the present continuous to express a future plan.

• Is this Nirvana?

  ➔ Present Simple in Question Form

  ➔ The phrase "Is this Nirvana?" uses the present simple in question form to ask for confirmation or information.