Umbrella – English Lyrics

• By: Ember Island, Rihanna, JAY-Z

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the lyrical depth of 'Umbrella,' a song that perfectly blends a simple metaphor with profound emotion. The original, a pop and R&B powerhouse, uses straightforward, powerful English to express unwavering loyalty, while the Ember Island cover re-introduces the same lyrics with a gentle, ethereal sound that emphasizes the vulnerable, intimate side of the 'umbrella' promise. This song is perfect for learning common English phrases for commitment and emotional support in a captivating, easily digestible way.

[English]

You have my heart

We'll never be worlds apart

Maybe in magazines

But you'll still be my star

Baby, 'cause in the dark

You can't see shiny cars

And that's when you need me there

With you I'll always share

Because

When the sun shines,

we'll shine together

Told you I'd be here forever

Said I'll always be a friend

Took an oath I'ma stick it out til' 'the end

Now that it's raining more then ever

Know that we still have each other

You can stand under my umbrella

You can stand under my umbrella

Ella ella eh eh eh

Under my umbrella

Ella ella eh eh eh

Under my umbrella

Ella ella eh eh eh

Under my umbella

Ella ella eh eh eh

These fancy things,

will never come in between

You're part of my entity,

here for infinity

When the war has took it's part

When the world has dealt it's cards

If the hand is hard,

together we'll mend your heart

Because

When the sun shines,

We'll shine together

Told you I'd be here forever

Said I'll always be a friend

Took an oath I'ma stick it out till the end

Now that it's raining more than ever

Know that we still have each other

You can stand under my umbrella

You can stand under my umbrella

Ella ella eh

Under my umbrella

Ella ella eh

You can stand under my umbrella

Ella ella eh

Under my umbrella

Ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh

It's raining,

Oh, baby, it's raining

You can always come here to me

Come here to me

It's raining,

Oh, baby, it's raining

You can always come here to me

Come here to me

It's raining,

Oh, baby, it's raining

You can always come here to me

Come here to me

It's raining,

Oh, baby, it's raining

You can always come here to me

Come here to me

Key Grammar Structures

• You have my heart

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The verb 'have' is in the present simple tense, indicating a permanent or habitual state.

• We'll never be worlds apart

  ➔ Future simple with 'will'

  ➔ 'We'll' is a contraction of 'we will', used to express a promise or prediction about the future.

• Maybe in magazines

  ➔ Present simple with 'maybe'

  ➔ 'Maybe' is used to express uncertainty in the present simple tense.

• But you'll still be my star

  ➔ Future simple with 'will'

  ➔ 'You'll' is a contraction of 'you will', emphasizing a continued state in the future.

• Because when the sun shines, we'll shine together

  ➔ Subordinate clause with 'when'

  ➔ The clause 'when the sun shines' is a subordinate clause that indicates a condition for the main clause 'we'll shine together'.

• Told you I'd be here forever

  ➔ Past simple with 'told'

  ➔ 'Told' is the past simple form of 'tell', indicating a completed action in the past.

• Now that it's raining more than ever

  ➔ Present continuous with 'is raining'

  ➔ 'Is raining' is the present continuous form, indicating an action happening now.

• You can stand under my umbrella

  ➔ Modal verb 'can'

  ➔ 'Can' is used to express ability or permission.