The World – English Lyrics

• By: Brad Paisley

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language can be a deeply personal journey, much like the message in Brad Paisley's "The World." This song's simple yet powerful English lyrics offer a wonderful opportunity to grasp common expressions and heartfelt sentiments. Its clear storytelling and relatable theme of love and importance make it a special and accessible song for language learners to connect with.

[English]

- There it is.

Quit taking my stuff, runt.

- I was just borrowing it.

- You're such a twerp.

- I'm sorry.

- No wonder nobody likes you.

(door slams)

(upbeat music)

♪ To the teller down at the bank ♪

♪ You're just another checkin' account ♪

♪ To the plumber that came today ♪

♪ You're just another house ♪

♪ At the airport ticket counter ♪

♪ You're just another fare ♪

♪ At the beauty shop at the mall ♪

♪ Well, you're just another head of hair ♪

♪ Well, that's all right ♪

♪ That's okay ♪

♪ You don't feel important ♪

♪ Honey, all I've got to say ♪

♪ Is to the world ♪

♪ You may be just another girl ♪

♪ But to me ♪

♪ Baby, you are the world ♪

♪ To the waiter at the restaurant ♪

♪ You're just another tip ♪

♪ To the guy at the ice cream shop ♪

♪ You're just another dip ♪

♪ When you can't get reservations ♪

♪ 'Cause you don't have the clout ♪

♪ Or you didn't get an invitation ♪

♪ 'Cause somebody left you out ♪

♪ That's all right ♪

♪ That's okay ♪

♪ When you don't feel important ♪

♪ Honey, all I've got to say ♪

♪ Is to the world ♪

♪ You may be just another girl ♪

♪ But to me ♪

♪ Baby, you are the world ♪

♪ You think you're one of millions ♪

♪ But you're one in a million to me ♪

♪ When you wonder if you matter, baby ♪

♪ Look into my eyes ♪

♪ And tell me, can't you see ♪

♪ You're everything to me ♪

♪ That's all right ♪

♪ That's okay ♪

♪ When you don't feel important ♪

♪ Honey, all I've gotta say ♪

♪ Is to the world ♪

♪ You may be just another girl ♪

♪ But to me ♪

♪ Baby, you are the world ♪

- Cool hat.

I'm sorry, I don't know why I was so mean.

You can listen to my CDs anytime you want, squirt.

Do you forgive me?

(soft upbeat music)

(upbeat music) (audience cheering)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
runt /rʌnt/ B2	noun - The smallest or weakest of a litter, especially of pigs or dogs. (derogatory) A small, undersized, or weak person.
twerp /twɜːrp/ B2	noun - A silly or annoying person.
sorry /ˈsɒri/ A1	adjective - Feeling regret or penitence.
wonder /ˈwʌndər/ A2	verb - Desire to know something; feel curiosity. noun - A feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.
slam /slæm/ B1	verb - Shut (a door or window) with great force, causing a loud noise.
upbeat /ˈʌpbiːt/ B2	adjective - Cheerful and optimistic.
teller /ˈtɛlər/ B1	noun - A person who works in a bank, receiving and paying out money.
account /əˈkaʊnt/ A2	noun - A record or statement of financial expenditure and receipts relating to a particular period or purpose.
plumber /ˈplʌmər/ B1	noun - A person who fits and repairs the pipes, fittings, and other apparatus of water supply, sanitation, or heating.
fare /fɛər/ B1	noun - The money a passenger pays for a journey on public transport.
important /ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/ A1	adjective - Of great significance or value.
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - The earth, together with all its countries, peoples, and natural features.
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - A female child or young woman.
tip /tɪp/ B1	noun - A sum of money given to someone for a service. verb - To give a tip to (someone) for a service.
dip /dɪp/ B1	noun - (Informal) a scoop of ice cream. Also, a brief swim or paddle. verb - Put or let down into liquid.
reservations /ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃənz/ B1	noun - An arrangement whereby something (especially a seat, table, or room) is booked or secured in advance.
clout /klaʊt/ C1	noun - Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
invitation /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/ A2	noun - A written or spoken request to someone to do something or to go somewhere.
matter /ˈmætər/ A2	verb - Be important; have significance. noun - Physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; (in philosophy) that which occupies space and possesses rest mass, especially as distinct from energy.
forgive /fərˈɡɪv/ B1	verb - Stop feeling angry or resentful towards (someone) for an offense, flaw, or mistake.