Whenever I Say Your Name – English Lyrics

• By: Sting, Mary J. Blige

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the lyrical depth and musical blend of "Whenever I Say Your Name" by Sting and Mary J. Blige. This Grammy-winning duet offers a unique opportunity to explore English expressions of profound love and spiritual connection through its poetic lyrics and the dynamic interplay of Sting's thoughtful composition and Mary J. Blige's powerful, passionate vocals. The song's fusion of pop, R&B, and gospel, along with its surprising Bach-inspired origins, makes it a rich and engaging piece for language learners to appreciate the nuances of heartfelt English songwriting.

[English]

(UPBEAT MUSIC)

♪ WHENEVER I SAY YOUR NAME ♪

♪ WHENEVER I CALL TO MIND YOUR FACE ♪

♪ WHATEVER BREAD'S IN MY MOUTH ♪

♪ WHATEVER THE SWEETEST WINE THAT I TASTE ♪

♪ WHENEVER YOUR MEMORY FEEDS MY SOUL ♪

♪ WHATEVER GOT BROKEN BECOMES WHOLE ♪

♪ WHENEVER I'M FILLED

WITH DOUBTS THAT WE WILL BE TOGETHER ♪

♪ WHEREVER I LAY ME DOWN ♪

♪ WHEREVER I PUT MY HEAD TO SLEEP ♪

♪ WHENEVER I HURT AND CRY ♪

♪ WHENEVER I GOT TO LIE AWAKE AND WEEP ♪

♪ WHENEVER I KNEEL TO PRAY ♪

♪ WHENEVER I NEED TO FIND A WAY ♪

♪ I'M CALLING OUT YOUR NAME ♪

♪ WHENEVER THOSE DARK CLOUDS HIDE THE MOON ♪

♪ WHENEVER THOSE DARK CLOUDS HIDE THE MOON ♪

♪ WHENEVER THIS WORLD HAS GOTTEN SO STRANGE ♪

♪ I KNOW THAT SOMETHING'S GONNA CHANGE ♪

♪ SOMETHING'S GONNA CHANGE ♪

♪ WHENEVER I SAY YOUR NAME ♪

♪ WHENEVER I SAY YOUR NAME ♪

♪ I'M ALREADY PRAYING ♪

♪ I'M ALREADY PRAYING ♪

♪ I'M ALREADY FILLED WITH A JOY THAT I CAN'T EXPLAIN ♪

♪ WHEREVER I LAY ME DOWN ♪

♪ WHEREVER I REST MY WEARY HEAD TO SLEEP ♪

♪ WHENEVER I HURT AND CRY ♪

♪ WHENEVER I GOT TO LIE AWAKE AND WEEP ♪

♪ WHENEVER I'M ON THE FLOOR ♪

♪ WHATEVER IT WAS THAT I BELIEVED BEFORE ♪

♪ WHENEVER I SAY YOUR NAME ♪

♪ WHENEVER I SAY IT LOUD ♪

♪ I'M ALREADY PRAYING ♪

♪ WHENEVER THIS WORLD HAS GOT ME DOWN ♪

♪ WHENEVER I SHED A TEAR ♪

♪ WHENEVER THE TV MAKES ME MAD ♪

♪ WHENEVER I'M PARALYZED WITH FEAR ♪

♪ WHENEVER THOSE DARK CLOUDS FILL THE SKY ♪

♪ WHENEVER I LOSE THE REASON WHY ♪

♪ WHENEVER I'M FILLED

WITH DOUBTS THAT WE WILL BE TOGETHER ♪

♪ WHENEVER THE SUN REFUSE TO SHINE ♪

♪ WHENEVER THE SKIES ARE POURING RAIN ♪

♪ WHATEVER I LOST I THOUGHT WAS MINE ♪

♪ WHENEVER I CLOSE MY EYES IN PAIN ♪

♪ WHENEVER I KNEEL TO PRAY ♪

♪ WHENEVER I NEED TO FIND A WAY ♪

♪ CALLING OUT YOUR NAME ♪

♪ WHENEVER THIS DARK BEGINS TO FALL ♪

♪ VULNERABLE AND SMALL ♪

♪ WHENEVER I FEEL LIKE I COULD DIE ♪

♪ WHENEVER I FEEL LIKE I COULD DIE ♪

♪ WHENEVER I'M HOLDING BACK THE TEARS THAT I CRY ♪

♪ OOH WHENEVER I SAY YOUR NAME ♪

♪ I SAY YOUR NAME ♪

♪ WHENEVER I CALL TO MIND YOUR FACE ♪

♪ OOH I'M ALREADY PRAYING ♪

♪ WHATEVER BREAD'S IN MY MOUTH ♪

♪ WHATEVER THE SWEETEST WINE THAT I TASTE ♪

♪ WHEREVER I LAY ME DOWN ♪

♪ WHEREVER I REST MY WEARY HEAD TO SLEEP ♪

♪ WHENEVER I HURT AND CRY ♪

♪ WHENEVER I'M FORCED TO LIE AWAKE AND HAVE TO WEEP ♪

♪ WHENEVER I'M ON THE FLOOR ♪

♪ WHATEVER IT WAS THAT I BELIEVED BEFORE ♪

♪ WHENEVER I SAY YOUR NAME ♪

♪ WHENEVER I SAY IT LOUD ♪

♪ OOH I'M ALREADY PRAYING ♪

♪♪♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
name /neɪm/ A1	noun - a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known
call /kɔːl/ A1	verb - to speak loudly to someone in order to get their attention
memory /ˈmeməri/ A2	noun - the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
broken /ˈbroʊkən/ A2	adjective - having been fractured or damaged
whole /hoʊl/ A1	adjective - not broken or damaged; in one piece
doubt /daʊt/ A2	noun - a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction
pray /preɪ/ A2	verb - to speak to a god or gods, asking for help, thanks, etc.
cloud /klaʊd/ A1	noun - a visible mass of water droplets or ice crystals in the sky
strange /streɪndʒ/ A2	adjective - unusual or surprising
joy /dʒɔɪ/ A2	noun - a feeling of great pleasure and happiness
weary /ˈwɪəri/ B1	adjective - feeling or showing tiredness, especially after a long period of effort
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - to cause physical pain or injury to
weep /wiːp/ B1	verb - to cry, especially in a quiet or controlled way
vulnerable /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/ B2	adjective - susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm
paralyzed /ˈpærəlaɪzd/ B2	adjective - unable to move or act, especially as a result of shock or fear
shed /ʃɛd/ B1	verb - to drop or pour out liquid, especially tears
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the area above the earth where clouds, the sun, and the moon can be seen
reason /ˈriːzən/ A2	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to emit or reflect light
floor /flɔːr/ A1	noun - the surface of a room on which one stands