One October Song – English Lyrics

• By: Nico Stai

Lyrics & Translation

"One October Song" by Nico Stai is a poignant indie folk ballad that offers a deep dive into introspection and personal challenges. Its raw, emotional lyrics provide an excellent opportunity to explore English vocabulary related to feelings, dreams, and resilience. The song's evocative atmosphere, marked by haunting melodies and sincere vocals, makes it a compelling piece for language learners to connect with on an emotional level, encouraging a deeper understanding of English expression.

[English]

You know that thing

That you say you sometimes dream of

Well I think it's happening to me

You know they say

That time will take a hold you

Well

You kill the voice or it kills you

Oh no

You shouldn't really speak about it

Oh no

You shouldn't really speak about it

And you look thin

Well the drugs will make you thinner still

The sort of thing you'd never see

Look up and up and up above now

And count your lucky stars

But oh no

You shouldn't really speak about it

Oh no

You shouldn't really speak about it

Cause you know that thing

That you say you sometimes dream of

Well I think it's happening to me

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep verb - to experience dreams during sleep
thing /θɪŋ/ A1	noun - an object that one need not, cannot, or does not wish to give a specific name to
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole
voice /vɔɪs/ A2	noun - the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song
kill /kɪl/ A2	verb - to cause the death of (a person, animal, or plant)
speak /spiːk/ A2	verb - to say something in order to convey information, an opinion, feeling, or intention
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct one's gaze towards someone or something or in a specified direction
thin /θɪn/ A2	adjective - with little flesh or fat on the body
drug /drʌɡ/ B1	noun - a medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body
sort /sɔːrt/ A2	noun - a category of things or people with a common feature
stars /stɑːrz/ A1	noun - a fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun
count /kaʊnt/ A1	verb - determine the total number of (items being considered)
lucky /ˈlʌki/ A2	adjective - having, bringing, or resulting from good luck

Key Grammar Structures

• That you say you sometimes dream of

  ➔ Relative clause with 'that'

  ➔ The phrase 'That you say you sometimes dream of' is a relative clause describing 'thing', providing extra information.

• Time will take a hold of you

  ➔ Future tense with 'will'

  ➔ The phrase 'will take' indicates a future action or inevitability, expressing that something is expected to happen.

• And you look thin

  ➔ Use of 'look' as a linking verb to describe appearance

  ➔ 'Look' functions as a linking verb here, connecting the subject 'you' with the adjective 'thin' to describe appearance.

• And count your lucky stars

  ➔ Imperative verb 'count' with reflexive pronoun 'your' and noun phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'count your lucky stars' is an idiomatic expression meaning to recognize and appreciate your good fortune.

• Cause you know that thing

  ➔ 'Cause' as a colloquial abbreviation of 'because'

  ➔ 'Cause' is an informal way of saying 'because', used to explain or give reason.

• Well I think it's happening to me

  ➔ Present continuous tense 'it's happening'

  ➔ The phrase 'it's happening' uses the present continuous tense to describe an ongoing action or event that is taking place at the moment of speaking.