You Rock My World – English Lyrics

• By: Michael Jackson
• Album: Invincible

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the rhythmic allure of Michael Jackson's "You Rock My World"! This catchy R&B and disco-infused track is not only a fantastic example of Michael Jackson's signature style but also offers a great opportunity to explore expressions of love and excitement in English. Its playful lyrics and energetic delivery make it a memorable song for language learners, demonstrating how English can convey strong emotions and a captivating story.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
search /sɜːrtʃ/ B1	verb - to try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly.
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - an intense feeling of affection. verb - to have strong affection for.
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation.
perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ B2	adjective - having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be.
rock /rɒk/ A2	verb - to move violently or repeatedly from side to side.
world /wɜːld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - make or become different.
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep. verb - to experience images, emotions, and sensations during sleep.
complete /kəmˈpliːt/ B1	adjective - having all the necessary or appropriate parts.
wait /weɪt/ A2	verb - to remain inactive in expectation of something.
happiness /ˈhæpinəs/ B1	noun - the state of being happy.
sanity /ˈsænɪti/ C1	noun - the ability to think and behave in a normal and rational way.
mine /maɪn/ A2	pronoun - belonging to or associated with me.
give /ɡɪv/ A1	verb - freely transfer the possession of (something) to someone.
call /kɔːl/ A2	verb - to shout or cry out.
try /traɪ/ A2	verb - to attempt to achieve something.

Key Grammar Structures

• My life will never be the same

  ➔ Future Perfect Tense (will + never + be)

  ➔ Expresses a change that will have occurred by a certain point in the future, emphasizing the lasting impact of the girl's arrival. The use of 'never' intensifies the statement.

• I cannot explain these things I feel for you

  ➔ Modal Verb 'cannot' + Infinitive

  ➔ The modal verb 'cannot' expresses inability or impossibility. It highlights the overwhelming and indescribable nature of the singer's feelings.

• Stay with me / Fulfill my dreams

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ These are direct commands, expressing a strong desire and pleading. The imperative mood creates a sense of urgency and emotional vulnerability.

• Feels so right

  ➔ Subject + Verb 'feel' + Adverb 'so'

  ➔ Simple sentence structure emphasizing the feeling of correctness and satisfaction. The adverb 'so' intensifies the feeling.

• You rocked my world

  ➔ Phrasal Verb 'rock' (informal)

  ➔ An informal and emphatic way of saying that someone has had a significant and positive impact. 'Rock' here means to strongly affect or impress.

• The rarest love who'd think I'd find

  ➔ Relative Clause (who'd)

  ➔ Uses 'who'd' (contraction of 'who would') within a relative clause to express surprise and disbelief at finding such a unique love. It adds a poetic and reflective tone.

• I've waited patiently

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense (have + waited)

  ➔ Indicates an action that started in the past and continues to have relevance in the present. 'Patiently' describes the manner of waiting.