Umbrella

• By: Rihanna

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
rain /reɪn/ A1	noun - water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere verb - to fall as rain
clouds /klaʊdz/ A2	noun - visible mass of condensed watery vapor floating in the atmosphere
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that provides light and heat to Earth
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to emit light; be bright noun - brightness produced by or reflecting light
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation
star /stɑːr/ A1	noun - a fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun
dark /dɑːrk/ A1	adjective - with little or no light noun - the absence of light
friend /frend/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
end /end/ A1	noun - a final part of something
arms /ɑːrmz/ A1	noun - either of the two upper limbs of the human body, especially from the shoulder to the hand
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - feel deep affection for (someone)
war /wɔːr/ B1	noun - a state of armed conflict between different countries or groups within a country
fancy /ˈfænsi/ B2	adjective - elaborate in structure or decoration verb - feel a desire or liking for
cards /kɑːrdz/ A2	noun - a rectangular piece of cardboard used for playing games
hydroplane /ˈhaɪdrəˌpleɪn/ B2	verb - to skid on a wet road because a film of water separates the tires from the surface

Grammar:

• NO CLOUDS IN MY STORMS

  ➔ Simple present tense (statement of fact/general truth). Use of plural nouns (clouds, storms) to generalize experience.

  ➔ Expresses the speaker's resilience. "No clouds" symbolizes the absence of problems or negativity in their "storms" (challenges).

• LET IT RAIN

  ➔ Imperative mood (giving a command or making a request). "Let" + pronoun + infinitive without "to".

  ➔ Acceptance and embracing challenges. Inviting difficult times to come.

• YOU HAD MY HEART AND WE'LL NEVER BE WORLD APART

  ➔ Past simple tense ("had"). Future simple tense ("will be") contracted to "'ll". Use of "never" for negation. Word order: Subject + verb + complement.

  ➔ Expresses a bond that transcends physical distance or changes in circumstances. "Never be world apart" means their connection is unbreakable.

• BUT YOU'LL STILL BE MY STAR

  ➔ Future Simple Tense with contraction: "will be" becomes "'ll be". The use of the adjective "my" showing possession.

  ➔ Despite potential differences or fame, the person addressed will always hold a special place in the speaker's life. "Star" is used metaphorically for importance and brilliance.

• WHEN THE SUN SHINES, WE'LL SHINE TOGETHER

  ➔ Conditional clause type 1: "when" + present simple, main clause: future simple ("will" contracted to "'ll"). Use of a conjunction "when" to connect two clauses.

  ➔ Expresses a promise of shared joy and success. Their bond strengthens and they celebrate together during good times.

• TOLD YOU I'LL BE HERE FOREVER

  ➔ Past Simple ("told"). Future Simple with contraction ("I'll be"). Adverb of time ("forever").

  ➔ A statement of unwavering loyalty and commitment. Reiterating a previous promise of enduring support.

• NOW THAT IT'S RAINING MORE THAN EVER

  ➔ "Now that" introducing a reason or cause. Present continuous tense ("it's raining") to emphasize ongoing action. Comparative adjective ("more than").

  ➔ Emphasizes the increasing difficulty of the situation. Acknowledging the intensification of challenges they face.

• YOU CAN STAND UNDER MY UMBRELLA

  ➔ Modal verb "can" expressing ability or permission. Use of preposition "under" indicating location.

  ➔ A central metaphor offering protection and support. The umbrella symbolizes a safe haven during difficult times.