Words – English Lyrics

• By: Anthony David, India.Arie

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt R&B and soul sounds of "Words" by Anthony David and India.Arie. This Grammy-nominated collaboration beautifully illustrates the power of genuine expression and the idea that actions truly speak louder than words. Through its poignant lyrics and smooth melodies, you can learn about expressing profound emotions in English and appreciate the nuanced interplay of contemporary R&B and soulful storytelling. Its clear vocal delivery makes it an excellent choice for language learners to pick up on natural conversational rhythms and vocabulary related to love and commitment.

[English]

♪ ♪

♪ I BELIEVE THAT, ♪

♪ HEAVEN MUST BE LIKE THIS. ♪

♪ RAY OF SUNSHINE, ♪

♪ KISSED UPON YOUR SKIN. ♪

♪ JUST SAY YOU LOVE ME, ♪

♪ MAKE MY DAY GO GOOD. ♪

♪ POT OF GOLD AT THE, ♪

♪ END OF THE RAINBOW. ♪

♪ CAN'T TELL YOU NOTHING YOU AINT ALREADY HEARD. ♪

♪ NO MATTER WHAT I SAY IT'S NOTHIN' BUT WORDS. ♪

♪ JUST LET ME PROVE TO YOU WHAT I KNOW IS REAL. ♪

♪ LET ME EXPRESS TO YOU THE WAY THAT I FEEL. ♪

♪ I BELIEVE THAT, ♪

♪ LOVE IS SYNONYMOUS. ♪

♪ WITH HEAVEN, ♪

♪ SUCH A SENSUAL BLISS. ♪

♪ THE WAY YOU TOUCH ME, ♪

♪ MAKES THIS LIFE SO GOOD. ♪

♪ A REWARD AT THE, ♪

♪ END OF THE LONG ROAD. ♪

♪ CAN'T TELL YOU NOTHING YOU AINT ALREADY HEARD. ♪

♪ NO MATTER WHAT I SAY IT'S NOTHIN' BUT WORDS. ♪

♪ JUST LET ME PROVE TO YOU WHAT I KNOW IS REAL. ♪

♪ LET ME EXPRESS TO YOU THE WAY THAT I FEEL. ♪

♪ AAAAAAAAHS ♪

♪ AAAAAAAAHS ♪

♪ AAAAAAAAHS ♪

♪ AAAAAAAAHS ♪

♪ FAIRY TALES CAN BE, ♪

♪ REAL IF YOU JUST BELIEVE. ♪

♪ GOT MY MIND MADE, ♪

♪ I DON'T PLAN TO LEAVE. ♪

♪ CUZ YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME, ♪

♪ SIMPLE THAT MAY BE. ♪

♪ WHY BE COMPLEX, ♪

♪ LOVING YOU IS SO EASY. ♪

♪ CAN'T TELL YOU NOTHING YOU AINT ALREADY HEARD. ♪

♪ NO MATTER WHAT I SAY IT'S NOTHIN' BUT WORDS. ♪

♪ JUST LET ME PROVE TO YOU WHAT I KNOW IS REAL. ♪

♪ LET ME EXPRESS TO YOU THE WAY THAT I FEEL. ♪

♪ CAN'T TELL YOU NOTHING YOU AINT ALREADY HEARD. ♪

♪ NO MATTER WHAT I SAY IT'S NOTHIN' BUT WORDS. ♪

♪ JUST LET ME PROVE TO YOU WHAT I KNOW IS REAL. ♪

♪ LET ME EXPRESS TO YOU THE WAY THAT I FEEL. ♪

♪ CAN'T TELL YOU NOTHING I AINT ALREADY HEARD. ♪

♪ NO MATTER WHAT I SAY IT'S NOTHIN' BUT WORDS. ♪

♪ JUST LET ME PROVE TO YOU WHAT I KNOW IS REAL. ♪

♪ LET ME EXPRESS TO YOU THE WAY THAT I FEEL. ♪

♪ ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - to think that something is true or will happen
heaven /ˈhɛvən/ B1	noun - the sky or a place where God lives in some religions
ray /reɪ/ B2	noun - a line of light produced by the sun or a lamp
sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ A2	noun - bright light from the sun
kiss /kɪs/ A2	verb - to touch or press with lips as a sign of love or greeting
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
world /wɜːld/ A2	noun - the earth and all its inhabitants
touch /tʌtʃ/ B1	verb - to come into contact with someone or something
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to experience an emotion or physical sensation
real /riːəl/ B1	adjective - actually existing or happening
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to experience an emotion or physical sensation