Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the passionate world of Ellie Goulding's "Love Me Like You Do"! This global hit, with its clear vocals and evocative lyrics, is a fantastic way to enhance your English listening and comprehension. You'll learn vocabulary related to love, desire, and emotional intensity, all while experiencing a captivating electropop ballad that has resonated with millions worldwide. Its straightforward yet powerful narrative makes it perfect for understanding expressions of deep affection and yearning.
Key Vocabulary
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light /laɪt/ A2 |
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night /naɪt/ A1 |
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colour /ˈkʌlər/ A2 |
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cure /kjʊr/ B1 |
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pain /peɪn/ B1 |
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touch /tʌtʃ/ A2 |
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fear /fɪr/ B1 |
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high /haɪ/ A2 |
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world /wɜrld/ A1 |
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life /laɪf/ A1 |
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fire /faɪər/ A2 |
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pace /peɪs/ B2 |
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clear /klɪr/ B1 |
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waiting /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ B1 |
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spin /spɪn/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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You're the light, you're the night
➔ Present simple tense
➔ The present simple tense is used here to describe timeless truths or characteristics, such as identifying someone as "the light" and "the night", emphasizing permanent qualities.
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Follow me through the dark
➔ Imperative mood
➔ The imperative mood is used to give a direct command or request, like "Follow" me, inviting the listener to join an action.
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You can see the world you brought to life
➔ Modal verb 'can'
➔ The modal verb "can" expresses possibility or permission, here indicating the ability to "see" the world that was made alive.
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Every inch of your skin is a Holy Grail
➔ Metaphor with 'is' (linking verb)
➔ Here, the linking verb "is" creates a metaphor, comparing the skin directly to "a Holy Grail", using direct equation for vivid imagery.
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Only you can set my heart on fire
➔ Restrictive clause with 'only'
➔ The adverb "only" restricts the subject to "you", emphasizing that no one else is capable, used in a complementary clause.
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I'll let you set the pace
➔ Future simple tense with 'will'
➔ The future simple with "will" indicates a future action or decision, here stating willingness to "let" someone control the speed.
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My head's spinning around
➔ Present continuous progressive aspect
➔ The present continuous shows an ongoing action at the moment of speaking, like the "head" literally or metaphorically spinning due to emotion.
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Cause I'm not thinking straight
➔ Negative present continuous
➔ The negative form of the present continuous indicates an ongoing lack of clarity, as in not "thinking" normally due to distraction.
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