With Every Heartbeat – English Lyrics

• By: Robyn

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the emotional depth of Robyn's 'With Every Heartbeat,' a song that masterfully blends electronic beats with a poignant narrative of heartbreak and resilience. Dive into the lyrics to explore themes of perseverance and the struggle of moving on, all while enjoying Robyn's signature synth-pop sound and unique song structure.

[English]

Maybe we could make it all right

We could make it better sometime

Maybe we could make it happen, baby

We could keep trying

But things will never change

So I don't look back

Still I'm dying with every step I take

But I don't look back

Just a little, little bit better

Good enough to waste some time

Tell me would it make you happy, baby

We could keep trying

But things will never change

So I don't look back

Still I'm dying with every step I take

But I don't look back

We could keep trying

But things will never change

So I don't look back

Still I'm dying with every step I take

But I don't look back

And it hurts with every heartbeat

And it hurts with every heartbeat

And it hurts with every heartbeat

And it hurts with every heartbeat

And it hurts with every heartbeat

And it hurts with every heartbeat

And it hurts with every heartbeat

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create or produce something
happen /ˈhæpən/ A1	verb - to occur or take place
try /traɪ/ A1	verb - to attempt to do something
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A1	verb - to become different noun - the act of becoming different
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct one's gaze toward something
back /bæk/ A1	noun - the rear surface of the body adverb - in the opposite direction
dying /ˈdaɪɪŋ/ B1	verb - to cease living adjective - feeling extreme distress or sadness
step /stɛp/ A1	noun - the act of moving one foot forward verb - to move by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
waste /weɪst/ A2	verb - to use or expend thoughtlessly noun - material that is not wanted or used
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
heartbeat /ˈhɑːrtbiːt/ A2	noun - a single contraction of the heart
hurt /hɜːrt/ A1	verb - to cause physical pain or injury noun - physical pain or injury
better /ˈbɛtər/ A1	adjective - of a higher quality or more desirable
keep /kiːp/ A1	verb - to retain possession of something
never /ˈnɛvər/ A1	adverb - not at any time

Key Grammar Structures

• Maybe we could make it all right

  ➔ Modal Verb (could) for possibility

  ➔ The word "could" is used to express a possible action or suggestion, indicating that making things right is a potential outcome.

• We could keep trying

  ➔ Modal Verb (could) for repeated possibility

  ➔ Here, "could" suggests that trying again is a recurring possibility, emphasizing persistence despite challenges.

• But things will never change

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will' for certainty

  ➔ The use of "will" indicates a strong belief that change will not occur, emphasizing finality.

• I'm dying with every step I take

  ➔ Present Continuous for ongoing action

  ➔ The present continuous tense with "am dying" highlights an action that is happening now and continues with each step.

• And it hurts with every heartbeat

  ➔ Present Simple for repeated action

  ➔ The present simple tense with "hurts" indicates that the pain is recurring with each heartbeat, emphasizing its constant nature.