A Drop In The Ocean – English Lyrics

• By: Ron Pope

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw emotion of Ron Pope's "A Drop In The Ocean," a beautifully crafted ballad that captures the universal feelings of heartbreak, longing, and the challenges of growing up. Through its evocative lyrics and intimate piano melody, this song offers a unique opportunity to explore English vocabulary and expressions related to love, loss, and emotional introspection. Its widespread resonance and relatable themes make it a powerful piece for understanding how language can convey deep human experiences. What makes this song special is its authentic emotional delivery and its journey from a personal narrative to a globally recognized hit, proving the power of a heartfelt story set to music.

[English]

A drop in the ocean

A change in the weather

I was praying that you and me might end up together

It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert

But I'm holding you closer than most 'cause you are my heaven

I don't wanna waste the weekend

If you don't love me pretend

A few more hours, then it's time to go

As my train rolls down the east coast

I wondered how you keep warm

It's too late to cry

Too broken to move on

And still I can't let you be

Most nights I hardly sleep

Don't take what you don't need from me

It's just a drop in the ocean

A change in the weather

I was praying that you and me might end up together

It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert

But I'm holding you closer than most 'cause you are my heaven

Misplaced trust and old friends

Never counting regrets

By the grace of God I do not rest at all

And New England as the leaves change

The last excuse that I'll claim

I was a boy who loved a woman like a little girl

And still I can't let you be

Most nights I hardly sleep

Don't take what you don't need from me

It's just a drop in the ocean

A change in the weather

I was praying that you and me might end up together

It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert

But I'm holding you closer than most 'cause you are my

Heaven doesn't seem far away anymore, no, no

Heaven doesn't seem far away

Heaven doesn't seem far away anymore, no, no

Heaven doesn't seem far away, oh, oh

It's just a drop in the ocean

A change in the weather

I was praying that you and me might end up together

It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert

But I'm holding you closer than most 'cause you are my heaven

Oh, you are my heaven

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
drop /drɒp/ B1	noun - a small amount of liquid that falls in a spherical shape
ocean /ˈoʊʃən/ A2	noun - a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to make or become different noun - the act of making or becoming different
weather /ˈwɛðər/ A2	noun - the state of the atmosphere at a place and time
praying /ˈpreɪɪŋ/ B1	verb - to speak to God in order to express feelings, such as thanks or asking for help
holding /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/ B1	verb - to have or keep in the hand
together /təˈɡɛðər/ A2	adverb - with each other; in a group
heaven /ˈhɛvən/ B2	noun - a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God or the gods and of the angels
waste /weɪst/ B2	verb - to use something carelessly or without purpose
cry /kraɪ/ A2	verb - to make a loud sound with the voice, usually when sad or in pain
move /muːv/ A2	verb - to change position or place
sleep /sliːp/ A1	verb - to rest by closing the eyes and becoming unconscious
regrets /rɪˈɡrɛts/ B2	noun - feelings of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
trust /trʌst/ B1	noun - a firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something

Key Grammar Structures

• I was praying that you and me might end up together

  ➔ Past continuous tense with a modal verb 'might' expressing possibility

  ➔ 'Might' is used to express possibility or uncertainty about the future or hypothetical situations.

• But I'm holding you closer than most 'cause you are my heaven

  ➔ Comparison using 'than' to show difference in degree or closeness

  ➔ 'Than' is used to compare two elements, indicating which one has more of a particular quality.

• Heaven doesn't seem far away anymore, no, no

  ➔ Present simple tense with negation and adverb 'anymore' to indicate change over time

  ➔ 'Doesn't seem' is a negation in present simple to express perception or appearance.

• Most nights I hardly sleep

  ➔ Adverb 'hardly' used with base verb 'sleep' to express difficulty or infrequency

  ➔ 'Hardly' is an adverb indicating that something happens very infrequently or with difficulty.

• It's just a drop in the ocean

  ➔ Idiom using 'just' + noun phrase to emphasize something small or insignificant

  ➔ 'Just' emphasizes that something is small or insignificant relative to a larger whole.

• A change in the weather

  ➔ Noun phrase indicating a modification or shift in atmospheric conditions

  ➔ A 'change' is a noun representing an alteration or transition, here related to weather conditions.