I Want Tomorrow – English Lyrics

• By: Enya

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the evocative world of Enya's "I Want Tomorrow" and discover a unique blend of ancient Celtic inspiration and modern musical expression. This track, Enya's debut single, offers a lyrical journey through themes of change and hope. Learning the lyrics can provide insight into the poetic and often mystical language typical of Enya's early work, helping you appreciate how she combines traditional influences with a distinctive new-age sound.

[English]

Dawn breaks, there is blue in the sky

Your face before me

Though I don't know why

Thoughts disappearing like tears from the Moon

Waiting here, as I sit by the stone

They came before me

Those men from the Sun

Signs from the heavens say I am the one

Now you're here, I can see your light

This light that I must follow

You, you may take my life away, so far away

Now I know I must leave your spell

I want tomorrow

Now you're here, I can see your light

This light that I must follow

You, you may take my life away, so far away

Now I know I must leave your spell

I want tomorrow

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
disappear /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə/ B2	verb - to cease to be visible or to exist
follow /ˈfɒl.oʊ/ A2	verb - to go after someone or something
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - electromagnetic radiation that makes things visible adjective - not heavy or dark
tomorrow /təˈmɒr.oʊ/ A2	noun - the day after today
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the space over the Earth where clouds and the sun are seen
face /feɪs/ A2	noun - the front part of the head with eyes, nose, mouth
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to be aware of information or facts
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
turn /tɜːrn/ B1	verb - to change direction or position
hope /hoʊp/ B2	verb - to want something to happen
leave /liːv/ B1	verb - to go away from a place
away /əˈweɪ/ A2	adverb - at or to a distance from a place

Key Grammar Structures

• Though I don't know why

  ➔ Subordinating conjunction 'though' introducing a subordinate clause of concession.

  ➔ The word "though" indicates a contrast or concession, even though the speaker doesn't know the reason.

• Thoughts disappearing like tears from the Moon

  ➔ Simile using 'like' to compare thoughts to tears.

  ➔ The word "like" is used to establish a comparison between the way thoughts disappear and the way tears might fall from the moon, implying a sense of ephemerality and sadness.

• They came before me

  ➔ Simple past tense: 'came' indicates an action completed in the past.

  ➔ The verb "came" is the past tense of 'come' and describes an event that took place before the present moment of the song.

• Signs from the heavens say I am the one

  ➔ Subject-verb agreement: 'Signs' (plural) agrees with 'say' (plural verb).

  ➔ The plural noun "Signs" requires the plural verb "say" to maintain grammatical correctness. This indicates that multiple signs are communicating the message.

• Now you're here, I can see your light

  ➔ Use of present tense 'are' and 'can see' showing current state and ability.

  ➔ "are" expresses the current presence of the person, and "can see" expresses the speaker's ability to perceive the other person's light now.

• This light that I must follow

  ➔ Relative clause with 'that' acting as the relative pronoun (object of 'follow').

  ➔ The word "that" introduces a clause which modifies 'this light,' specifying which light the speaker must follow. It acts as the object of the verb 'follow' within the relative clause.

• You, you may take my life away, so far away

  ➔ Modal verb 'may' expressing possibility or permission.

  ➔ The word "may" indicates that it is possible for the person being addressed to take the speaker's life, although it's not a certainty. It suggests vulnerability or acceptance of a potential outcome.

• Now I know I must leave your spell

  ➔ Modal verb 'must' expressing obligation or strong necessity.

  ➔ The word "must" expresses a strong sense of obligation or internal conviction. It means the speaker believes they have no choice but to leave the 'spell'.

• I want tomorrow

  ➔ Simple present tense 'want' expresses a desire in the present.

  ➔ The verb "want" is in simple present tense and expresses a desire that exists at the present time of speaking. It indicates the speaker has a strong desire for the future ('tomorrow').