Words Are Not Enough – English Lyrics

• By: Steps

Lyrics & Translation

Discover how to express yourself beyond words with Steps' hit song, "Words Are Not Enough." Explore the nuances of English as you delve into the song's message about the importance of actions in demonstrating love and commitment. Learn valuable vocabulary related to relationships and emotions, all while enjoying this classic dance-pop track.

[English]

I think I heard about a thousand times or more

Don't you bother wasting time

You're telling me

You're so much better than before

But I find it hard believin'

Until you prove me wrong

If you really want my love

If I'm all you're dreaming of

You may find it tough

Cos words are not enough

(If you want my love)

I wouldn't ever make the same mistake again

Don't wanna be nobody's fool

I wouldn't play the losing game where you can't win

There ain't nothing that I'm missing

So you'd better prove me wrong

If you really want my love

If I'm all you're dreaming of

You may find it tough

'Cause words are not enough

If you want my love

You know it ain't easy

To find a new way

After everything that we've been through

So come on and please me

And show that I'm wrong

Let me see you bring the best out of you

If you really want my love

If I'm all you're dreaming of

You may find it tough

'Cause words are not enough

If you want my love

If I'm all you're dreaming of (all you're dreaming of)

You may find it tough

'Cause words are not enough

If you really want my love (if you want my love)

If I'm all you're dreaming of (all you're dreaming of)

You may find it tough

'Cause words are not enough

If you really want my love (if you want my love)

If I'm all you're dreaming of (all you're dreaming of)

You may find it tough

'Cause words are not enough

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
words /wɜːrdz/ A1	noun - a unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection. verb - feel deep affection for.
times /taɪmz/ A1	noun - a point in time, or the period during which something happens
dreaming /ˈdriːmɪŋ/ A2	verb - experience dreams while sleeping noun - a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal.
tough /tʌf/ B1	adjective - difficult to do or deal with
believin' /bɪˈliːvɪn/ B1	verb - accept that something is true
mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ B1	noun - an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong
fool /fuːl/ B1	noun - a person who acts unwisely or imprudently
game /ɡeɪm/ A1	noun - an activity that one engages in for amusement
win /wɪn/ A2	verb - be successful or victorious in a contest or conflict.
missing /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ A2	verb - to fail to find or catch (something or someone)
easy /ˈiːzi/ A1	adjective - achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.
new /njuː/ A1	adjective - recently made, discovered, or created
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method, style, or manner of doing something
through /θruː/ A2	verb - move in one direction and out of the other side of (an opening, channel, or location).
best /best/ A1	adjective - of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
show /ʃəʊ/ A1	verb - to allow to be seen

Key Grammar Structures

• If you really want my love

  ➔ First Conditional

  ➔ Expresses real future possibility. Structure: 'If' + present simple ("want"), followed by possible consequence.

• You're so much better than before

  ➔ Comparative Adjective

  ➔ Shows difference using "better" (comparative form of good) + "than" for comparison.

• I wouldn't ever make the same mistake again

  ➔ Would for Refusal (Past)

  ➔ "Wouldn't" shows strong unwillingness or refusal regarding past/future actions.

• There ain't nothing that I'm missing

  ➔ Double Negative (Informal)

  ➔ Informal construction where "ain't nothing" = "isn't anything". Emphasizes negation but non-standard.

• After everything that we've been through

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ Describes past experiences with present relevance using "have" + past participle ("been").

• So come on and please me

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ Direct command/request using base verb ("come", "please") without subject.

• You may find it tough

  ➔ Modal Verb (May)

  ➔ "May" expresses possibility (≈70% certainty) about future outcomes.

• I think I heard about a thousand times or more

  ➔ Approximation with "or more"

  ➔ Exaggerated quantity estimation emphasizing frequency using "about...or more".

• Don't you bother wasting time

  ➔ Negative Imperative Question

  ➔ Rhetorical negative command structure. Literally means "You shouldn't waste time".