Are We There? – English Lyrics

• By: Olivia Addams

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of modern pop with 'Are We There?' by Olivia Addams! This song is a perfect tool for learners to practice conversational English structures and emotional vocabulary, helping you grasp how to express doubt and longing in a musical, rhythmic context.

[English]

Are we there yet?

Are we there yet?

Not yet, but I bet

It's a journey you won't forget

Are we there yet?

Are we there yet?

Not yet, but I bet

It's a journey you won't forget

How did my world

Get so small again?

Oh, mama, just tell me why

Sometimes I feel

That I need a friend

Oh, father, I don't see why

We run, run, run

From heart to heart

Illusions are our greatest fun

We run, run, run

But how far?

I'm only wondering

Are we there yet?

Are we there yet?

Not yet, but I bet

It's a journey you won't forget

Are we there yet?

Are we there yet?

Not yet, but I bet

It's a journey you won't forget

Like bla-bla-bla-bla-bla

You're talking like

Bla-bla-bla-bla-bla

Like bla-bla-bla-bla-bla

You're talking like

Bla-bla-bla-bla-bla

We used to live

Like we're made of gold

Oh, kiddo, it makes me cry

It's funny how

I can't sleep alone

Surrounded by strangers' eyes

We run, run, run

From heart to heart

Illusions are our greatest fun

We run, run, run

But how far?

I'm only wondering

Are we there yet?

Are we there yet?

Not yet, but I bet

It's a journey you won't forget

Are we there yet?

Are we there yet?

Not yet, but I bet

It's a journey you won't forget

Like bla-bla-bla-bla-bla

You're talking like

Bla-bla-bla-bla-bla

Like bla-bla-bla-bla-bla

You're talking like

Bla-bla-bla-bla-bla

You

Were always out of town

I always loved to drive

You never took me with you

And now it's all playing in my mind

I always count to five

And close my eyes

Are we there yet?

Are we there yet?

Not yet, but I bet

It's a journey you won't forget

Are we there yet?

Are we there yet?

Not yet, but I bet

It's a journey you won't forget

Like bla-bla-bla-bla-bla

You're talking like

Bla-bla-bla-bla-bla

Like bla-bla-bla-bla-bla

You're talking like

Bla-bla-bla-bla-bla

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
journey /ˈdʒɜːrni/ A2	noun - an act of traveling from one place to another
forget /fərˈɡɛt/ A1	verb - fail to remember
bet /bɛt/ B1	verb - be certain that something will happen
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - move at a speed faster than a walk
illusions /ɪˈluːʒənz/ B2	noun - false ideas or beliefs
wondering /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/ A2	verb - desire to know something; feel curious
gold /ɡoʊld/ A2	noun - a yellow precious metal
cry /kraɪ/ A2	verb - shed tears
funny /ˈfʌni/ A1	adjective - causing laughter or amusement
alone /əˈloʊn/ A2	adjective - having no one else present
strangers /ˈstreɪndʒərz/ A2	noun - people whom one does not know
drive /draɪv/ A1	verb - operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences

Key Grammar Structures

• It's a journey you won't forget

  ➔ Relative clause with omitted relative pronoun

  ➔ The relative pronoun 'that' or 'which' is implied after 'journey'.

• How did my world get so small again?

  ➔ Past simple question with auxiliary 'did'

  ➔ Using 'did' to form a question in the past simple tense.

• Sometimes I feel that I need a friend

  ➔ Adverb of frequency with a subordinate clause

  ➔ 'Sometimes' describes how often the action occurs.

• Illusions are our greatest fun

  ➔ Superlative adjective

  ➔ 'Greatest' is the superlative form of 'great'.

• We used to live like we're made of gold

  ➔ 'Used to' for past states/habits

  ➔ 'Used to' expresses a past habit that is no longer true.

• It's funny how I can't sleep alone

  ➔ Noun clause starting with a Wh-word

  ➔ 'How I can't sleep alone' acts as the subject/complement of the sentence.

• Surrounded by strangers' eyes

  ➔ Past participle phrase

  ➔ 'Surrounded' acts as an adjective describing the subject.

• You were always out of town

  ➔ Past simple with 'be' verb

  ➔ Using 'were' to describe a state in the past.