You Matter To Me – English Lyrics

• By: Sara Bareilles, Jason Mraz

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the heartfelt emotions of 'You Matter To Me,' a poignant duet by Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz from the musical *Waitress*. This song offers a beautiful opportunity to learn English expressions of deep care and connection, showcasing how simple words can convey profound meaning in intimate conversations and personal revelations. You'll grasp vocabulary related to vulnerability, reassurance, and the quiet power of human connection, making it perfect for understanding emotional depth in English songwriting.

[English]

I could find the whole meaning of life in those sad eyes

They've seen things that you never quite say, but I hear

Come out of hiding, I'm right here beside you

And I'll stay there as long as you let me

Because you matter to me

Simple and plain and not much to ask from somebody

You matter to me

I promise you do, you, you matter too

I promise you do, you see?

...

You matter to me

It's addictive the minute you let yourself think

The things that I say just might matter to someone

All of this time I've been keeping my mind on the running away

And for the first time I think I'd consider to stay

Because you matter to me

Simple and plain and not much to ask from somebody

You matter to me

I promise you do, you, you matter too

I promise you do, you see?

You matter to me

...

And you matter to me

Simple and plain and not much to ask from somebody

You matter to me

I promise you do, you

(Out of hiding I'm right here beside you)

You matter too

(As long as you have me)

I promise you do, you, you matter too

(Out of hiding I'm right here beside you)

I promise you do, you, you matter too

(I do, I promise you do, you matter to me)

I promise you do, you see

You matter to me

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
matter /ˈmætər/ A2	verb - to be important or significant noun - a subject or situation being dealt with
promise /ˈprɑmɪs/ A1	verb - to undertake or commit to do something noun - a declaration assuring that one will do something
stay /steɪ/ A1	verb - to remain in a particular place or state
simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ A1	adjective - easily understood or done; not complex
plain /pleɪn/ A2	adjective - clear and simple in style or design
consider /kənˈsɪdər/ B1	verb - to think carefully about something
addictive /əˈdɪktɪv/ B1	adjective - causing someone to want to do or have something repeatedly
running /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ A1	verb - to move swiftly on foot noun - the action of moving swiftly on foot
hiding /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/ A2	verb - to put or keep something out of sight
beside /bɪˈsaɪd/ A1	preposition - at the side of; next to
meaning /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ A2	noun - what is meant by a word, text, or concept
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of an individual, animal, or plant
someone /ˈsʌmˌwʌn/ A1	pronoun - an unspecified person
think /θɪŋk/ A1	verb - to have a particular opinion, belief, or idea
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a limited period or interval

Key Grammar Structures

• I could find the whole meaning of life in those sad eyes

  ➔ Modal Verb (could) + Perfect Infinitive

  ➔ The use of 'could' with the perfect infinitive 'have found' expresses a hypothetical or past ability.

• They've seen things that you never quite say, but I hear

  ➔ Present Perfect (have seen)

  ➔ The present perfect 'have seen' indicates an action that occurred in the past with results relevant to the present.

• Come out of hiding, I'm right here beside you

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The imperative mood is used to give a direct command or request, as in 'Come out of hiding.'

• Because you matter to me

  ➔ Subordinating Conjunction (Because)

  ➔ The subordinating conjunction 'Because' introduces a dependent clause that explains the reason for the main clause.

• Simple and plain and not much to ask from somebody

  ➔ Coordinating Conjunctions (and)

  ➔ The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to join words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

• I promise you do, you, you matter too

  ➔ Emphasis with Repetition

  ➔ Repetition of 'you' emphasizes the importance and directness of the statement.

• And for the first time I think I'd consider to stay

  ➔ Conditional Mood (I'd consider)

  ➔ The conditional mood 'I'd consider' expresses a hypothetical situation or a possible action.