When Can I See You Again? – English Lyrics

• By: Owl City
• Album: Wreck-It Ralph

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Owl City's "When Can I See You Again?" and discover how this upbeat tune, crafted for Disney's *Wreck-It Ralph*, teaches us about cherishing friendships and embracing new adventures. Learn how its catchy lyrics and hopeful message make it a timeless anthem for anyone looking forward to their next reunion.

[English]

(electronica music playing)

♪ When can I see you again? ♪

♪ When can we do this again? ♪

♪ When can I see you again? ♪

♪ When can we do this again? ♪

(echoes): ♪ When can I see you again? ♪

♪ Switch on the sky and the stars glow for you ♪

♪ Go see the world 'cause it's all so brand-new ♪

♪ Don't close your eyes 'cause your future's ready to shine ♪

♪ It's just a matter of time before we learn how to fly ♪

♪ Welcome to the rhythm of the night ♪

♪ There's something in the air you can't deny ♪

♪ Tonight ♪

♪ It's been fun but now I've got to go ♪

♪ Life is way too short to take it slow ♪

♪ But before I go and hit the road ♪

♪ I gotta know till then ♪

♪ When can we do this again? ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ When can I see you again? ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ When can we do this again? ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ I gotta know ♪

♪ When can I see you again? ♪

♪ When can I see you again? ♪

♪ Joined at the hip, yeah, your sidekick needs you ♪

♪ Life is a trip and the road map leads you ♪

♪ Look all around at the mountains you haven't climbed ♪

♪ It's just a matter of time before we learn how to fly ♪

♪ Welcome to the rhythm of the night ♪

♪ There's something in the air you can't deny ♪

♪ Tonight ♪

♪ It's been fun but now I've got to go ♪

♪ Life is way too short to take it slow ♪

♪ But before I go and hit the road ♪

♪ I gotta know till then ♪

♪ When can we do this again? ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ When can I see you again? ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ When can we do this again? ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ I gotta know ♪

♪ When can I see you again? ♪

♪ Don't close your eyes 'cause your future's ready to shine ♪

♪ It's just a matter of time before we learn how to fly ♪

♪ Welcome to the rhythm of the night ♪

♪ There's something in the air you can't deny ♪

♪ So let me know before I wave good-bye ♪

♪ When can I see you again? ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ When can we do this again? ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ When can I see you again? ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ When can we do this again? ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ Yeah, it's been fun but now I've got to go ♪

♪ Life is way too short to take it slow ♪

♪ B-But before I go and hit the road ♪

♪ Tell me when ♪

♪ When can I see you again? ♪

♪ When can I see you again? ♪

♪ When? ♪

♪ When can I see you again? ♪

(music fades)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes; discern visually
do /duː/ A1	verb - to perform an action
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the atmosphere above the earth
stars /stɑːrz/ A1	noun - celestial bodies that produce light
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth and all people and things on it
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - organs of sight
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a duration
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period from sunset to sunrise
fun /fʌn/ A1	noun - enjoyment or amusement
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter
road /roʊd/ A1	noun - a way or course for travel
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to emit light
air /eər/ A2	noun - the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth
fly /flaɪ/ A2	verb - to move through the air
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ B1	noun - the time yet to come
rhythm /ˈrɪðəm/ B1	noun - a strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound
mountains /ˈmaʊntɪnz/ B1	noun - large natural elevation of the earth's surface

Key Grammar Structures

• It's just a matter of time before we learn how to fly

  ➔ Conditional clause with 'before' to indicate an event that will happen after a certain point in time.

  ➔ The phrase describes a future event that is dependent on a prior condition or time.

• The road map leads you

  ➔ Simple present tense used to describe general truths or facts.

  ➔ The verb 'leads' is in the present tense, indicating a current or ongoing truth.

• Life is way too short to take it slow

  ➔ Infinitive phrase 'to take' expressing purpose or intention.

  ➔ The 'to' + verb form indicates purpose or reason for the statement.

• Your future's ready to shine

  ➔ Adjective phrase 'ready to shine' uses the infinitive 'to shine' to express potential or ability.

  ➔ 'Ready to shine' indicates that someone's potential or opportunity to excel is imminent.

• Don't close your eyes 'cause your future's ready to shine

  ➔ Imperative sentence 'Don't close your eyes' combined with 'cause' as a causal conjunction.

  ➔ 'Cause' is a colloquial contraction of 'because', introducing a causal reason for the command.

• Life is way too short to take it slow

  ➔ Adverbial phrase 'way too short' intensifies the adjective 'short' indicating degree.

  ➔ This phrase emphasizes how brief life is, suggesting urgency or the need to enjoy it fully.