Learn English through the greatest English songs of all time

English Songs

Vocabulary and Grammar highlights

"Perfect" - Ed Sheeran: "Perfect" is a sweet love song about true love but with an unfortunate ending for the two main characters.

• Sweet /swiːt/ - Pleasingly mild or pleasing to the senses.

• Barefoot /ˈbɛrˌfʊt/ - Without shoes or socks.

• Grass /ɡræs/ - Vegetation that covers the ground.

• Favorite /ˈfeɪvərɪt/ - Preferred above all others.

• Underneath /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/ - Situated directly below.

Grammar highlight:

• 'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love

"Love Story" - Taylor Swift: "Love Story" is one of Taylor Swift's iconic songs, telling a love story between two people in a 19th-century setting, bringing a classic and romantic feeling. 

• Young /jʌŋ/ - In an early stage of life or growth.

• Summer /ˈsʌmər/ - The warmest season of the year.

• Party /ˈpɑːrti/ - A social gathering for entertainment or celebration.

• Ball /bɔːl/ - A formal social gathering for dancing.

• Crowd /kraʊd/ - A large group of people.

Grammar highlights:

• See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns - See you make your way through the crowd

"I Will Always Love You" - Whitney Houston: Whitney Houston's cover version of "I Will Always Love You" has made it an emblem of passionate and poignant love, from the movie "The Bodyguard."

• Only /ˈoʊnli/ - No more than; just.

• Step /stɛp/ - Move by lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place.

• Always /ˈɔːlweɪz/ - At all times; on all occasions.

• Memories /ˈmɛməriz/ - Things remembered from the past.

• Treats /trits/ - Something enjoyable or indulgent.

Grammar highlights:

• And I'm wishing you joy and happiness

"All of Me" - John Legend: "All of Me" is a song written by John Legend dedicated to his beloved wife, Chrissy Teigen. The song expresses sincerity and depth in love.

• Mouth /maʊθ/ - The opening through which food passes into the body.

• Mind /maɪnd/ - The element of a person that enables them to be aware of their world.

• Mystery /ˈmɪstəri/ - Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.

• Edges /ˈɛdʒɪz/ - The outside limit of an object, area, or surface.

• Imperfections /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃənz/ - Flaws or faults.

Grammar highlights:

• Love your curves and all your edges - All your perfect imperfections

"Unchained Melody" - The Righteous Brothers: The English song "Unchained Melody" evokes deep and emotional feelings about eternal love.

• Touch /tʌʧ/ - Come into or be in contact with.

• Hungered /ˈhʌŋɡərd/ - Had a strong desire or craving for something.

• Speed /spiːd/ - Move quickly.

• Sea /siː/ - The expanse of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface.

• Slowly /ˈsloʊli/ - At a slow speed or pace.

Grammar highlights:

• I've hungered for your touch - A long, lonely time

English Songs

Vocabulary and Grammar highlights

"Cats in the Cradle" - Harry Chapin: "Cats in the Cradle" performed by Harry Chapin tells the story of a busy father consumed by work and life, resulting in missing out on time with his son, and eventually, the son becomes a father and experiences similar circumstances.

• Child /ʧaɪld/ - A young person, a child.

• World /wɜːrld/ - The world.

• Pay /peɪ/ - Give money in exchange for goods or services.

• Cradle /ˈkreɪdl/ - A small bed for a baby.

• Silver /ˈsɪlvər/ - A precious metal.

Grammar highlights:

• Can you teach me to throw, I said-a, not today

"Family Portrait" - Pink: The English song "Family Portrait" depicts a family facing differences and conflicts, but after the hardships and challenges, they are able to overcome together.

• Crying /ˈkraɪɪŋ/ - The act of shedding tears.

• Money /ˈmʌni/ - Currency or wealth.

• Matter /ˈmætər/ - A concern or issue.

• Portrait /ˈpɔːrtrət/ - A painting or photograph capturing a person's likeness.

Grammar highlights:

• Momma please stop crying, I can't stand the sound

"Isn't She Lovely" - Stevie Wonder: "Isn't She Lovely" is a delightful and gentle song that celebrates the birth of a baby and honors the love within a family.

• Lovely /ˈlʌvli/ - Charming or delightful.

• Wonderful /ˈwʌndərfəl/ - Excellent or marvelous.

• Precious /ˈprɛʃəs/ - Valuable or cherished.

• Never /ˈnɛvər/ - Not at any time.

• Happy /ˈhæpi/ - Feeling or showing pleasure.

Grammar highlights:

• We have been heaven blessed.

"Forever Young" - Rod Stewart: "Forever Young" is a song that expresses the wishes and desires of a parent, hoping for a good and happy future for their child.

• Road /roʊd/ - A route or path.

• Sunshine /ˈsʌnˌʃaɪn/ - Bright sunlight.

• Happiness /ˈhæpɪnəs/ - Feeling of joy or contentment.

• Courageous /kəˈreɪdʒəs/ - Brave or fearless.

• Brave /breɪv/ - Courageous or valiant.

Grammar highlights:

• Be courageous and be brave, and in my heart you'll always stay.

"Wind Beneath My Wings" - Bette Midler: Although not directly about our parents - the ones who gave us life, this song expresses gratitude and respect for our loved ones, who are blood relatives and a source of inspiration.

• Shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ - A dark area caused by blocking light.

• Sunlight /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ - Light from the sun.

• Content /kənˈtɛnt/ - Satisfied or pleased.

• Strength /strɛŋθ/ - The quality or state of being strong.

• Beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/ - Pleasing to the senses or mind.

Grammar highlights:

• You were content to let me shine

English Songs

Vocabulary and Grammar highlights

"With a Little Help from My Friends" - The Beatles: "With a Little Help from My Friends" by The Beatles celebrates friendship and the support of friends in life.

• Think /θɪŋk/ - To have thoughts or opinions.

• Friends /frɛndz/ - People you have a close relationship with.

• First /fɜːrst/ - The initial one or the earliest.

• Need /niːd/ - To require or depend on.

• Try /traɪ/ - To make an effort or attempt

Grammar highlights:

• Would you believe in love at first sight?

"I'll Be There for You" - The Rembrandts: This is the theme song of the TV show "Friends," conveying the message of support and solidarity among friends in any situation in life.

• Joke /dʒoʊk/ - A humorous or amusing remark.

• Second /ˈsɛkənd/ - The next after the first.

• Gear /ɡɪr/ - Equipment or apparatus.

• Breakfast /ˈbrɛkfəst/ - The first meal of the day.

• Knees /niːz/ - The joints in the middle of your legs.

Grammar highlights:

• When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month or even your year I'll be there for you.

"Lean on Me" - Bill Withers: The song "Lean on Me" encourages unity and the support of friends during difficult times.

• Pain /peɪn/ - Physical or emotional discomfort.

• Sorrow /ˈsɒroʊ/ - Deep sadness or grief.

• Tomorrow /təˈmɒroʊ/ - The day after today.

• Strong /strɒŋ/ - Having physical or emotional strength.

• Hand /hænd/ - The part of the body at the end of the arm.

Grammar highlights:

• We know that there's always tomorrow

"Count on Me" - Bruno Mars: The song "Count on Me" expresses the importance of having a reliable friend who is always there for you.

• Stuck /stʌk/ - Unable to move or progress.

• Find /faɪnd/ - To discover or come across.

• Count /kaʊnt/ - To rely on or trust.

• Asleep /əˈsliːp/ - In a state of sleep.

• Shoulder /ˈʃoʊldər/ - The part of the body connecting the arm and torso.

Grammar highlights:

• When we are called to help our friends in need

"We're Going to Be Friends" - The White Stripes: "We're Going to Be Friends" portrays the image of friendship during school years and joyful moments.

• Fall /fɔːl/ - To drop or descend.

• Hear /hɪr/ - To perceive sound through the ears.

• Brand /brænd/ - A particular type or kind.

• Shoes /ʃuz/ - Footwear.

• Walk /wɔːk/ - To move on foot.

Grammar highlights:

• I can tell that we are gonna be friends

English Songs

Vocabulary and Grammar highlights

"When I Grow Up" - Matilda the Musical: This song originates from the musical based on Roald Dahl's famous book "Matilda" and explores children's dreams and future careers.

• Reach /riːʧ/ - To achieve or access.

• Climb /klaɪm/ - To ascend or scale.

• Answer /ˈænsər/ - To respond to or reply.

• Work /wɜːrk/ - Employment or job.

• Fight /faɪt/ - To engage in a conflict or struggle.

Grammar highlights:

• When the sun comes up, I will watch cartoons

"Construction Worker Song" - The Learning Station: This song introduces the work of construction workers in a fun and understandable way for young listeners.

• Pound /paʊnd/ - To strike or hit heavily.

• Nails /neɪlz/ - Metal fasteners.

• Early /ˈɜːrli/ - Before the expected time.

• Wood /wʊd/ - Material derived from trees.

• Screw /skruː/ - A threaded fastener.

Grammar highlights:

• This is the way we pound our nails

"Career Day" - The Bazillions: This catchy song presents various different professions that children may dream of pursuing in the future.

• Boost /buːst/ - To increase or enhance.

• Plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ - Synthetic material.

• Large /lɑːrdʒ/ - Of considerable size.

• Job /dʒɒb/ - An occupation or employment.

• Cash /kæʃ/ - Money in the form of coins or banknotes.

Grammar highlights:

• What are you gonna be in the future? 

"Going To The Doctors!" - Little Baby Bum: This song is for children who have an interest in nurses and the medical profession, with cute and playful visuals.

• Doctor /ˈdɒktər/ - A medical professional.

• Nurse /nɜːrs/ - A healthcare professional.

• Scared /skɛrd/ - Afraid or frightened.

• Occur /əˈkɜːr/ - To happen or take place.

• Health /hɛlθ/ - The state of being free from illness or injury.

Grammar highlights:

• I wanna be a doctor in the future.

"I Want to Be a Pilot" - Kids Dream Jobs: This song describes the passion of a child who wants to become a pilot in the future.

• Sky /ˈski/ - The expanse above the Earth.

• Bird /bɜːrd/ - An avian creature.

• Plane /pleɪn/ - An aircraft.

• Fly /flaɪ/ - To travel through the air.

• Amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ - Astonishing or remarkable.

Grammar highlights:

• I Want to Be a Pilot.

English Songs

Vocabulary and Grammar highlights

"Old MacDonald Had a Farm": This is a popular children's song that describes the animals on Old MacDonald's farm.

• Farm /fɑːrm/ - A place where crops and animals are raised.

• Cows /kaʊz/ - Plural of "cow."

• Chicks /ʧɪks/ - Baby chickens.

• Pigs /pɪɡz/ - Plural of "pig."

• Oink /ɔɪŋk/ - The sound a pig makes.

Grammar highlights:

• On his farm he had some cows

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" - The Tokens: This song appears in many movies and shows for children and depicts the life of a lion in the jungle.

• Jungle /ˈdʒʌŋɡl̩/ - A tropical forest.

• Quiet /ˈkwaɪət/ - Calm or silent.

• Peaceful /ˈpiːsfl̩/ - Serene or tranquil.

• Village /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/ - A small community.

• Sleeps /sliːps/ - Currently in a state of sleep.

Grammar highlights:

• The lion sleeps tonight

"Five Little Ducks": This gentle song tells the story of five little ducks who go looking for their mother.

• Ducks /dʌks/ - Plural of "duck."

• Swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ - The action of swimming.

• Hills /hɪlz/ - Elevated landforms.

• Little /ˈlɪtl̩/ - Small in size.

• Come /kʌm/ - To arrive or approach.

Grammar highlights:

• Five little ducks went swimming one day, over the hills and far away.

"I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly": A humorous song that tells a fictional story about an old lady who eats a series of animals, starting with a fly and ending with a lion.

• Woman /ˈwʊmən/ - An adult female.

• Swallow /ˈswɒloʊ/ - To ingest or consume.

• Spider /ˈspaɪdər/ - An arachnid creature.

• Dog /dɒɡ/ - A domesticated canine.

• Goat /ɡoʊt/ - A farm animal with horns.

Grammar highlights:

• I don’t know why she swallowed a fly – Perhaps she’ll die!

"Baa Baa Black Sheep": A gentle song featuring the playful image of a black sheep.

• Sheep /ʃiːp/ - A single sheep.

• Wool /wʊl/ - The fleece of a sheep used for fabric.

• Master /ˈmæstər/ - The owner or controller.

• Lane /leɪn/ - A narrow road or pathway.

• Sheep /ʃiːp/ - Plural of "sheep."

Grammar highlights:

• Who lives down the lane.

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Shape of You - Ed Sheeran

• Chance /ʧæns/ - Opportunity.

• Handmade /ˈhændˌmeɪd/ - Made by hand.

• Waist /weɪst/ - The narrowest part of the body.

• Bedsheets /ˈbɛdʃiːts/ - Sheets for a bed.

• Brand /brænd/ - A trademark or distinctive name.

Grammar highlights:

• Your love was handmade for somebody like me

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See You Again - Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth

• Regret /rɪˈɡrɛt/ - Feeling of sorrow or remorse.

• Sober /ˈsoʊbər/ - Not intoxicated.

• Throw /θroʊ/ - To propel or cast.

• Faded /ˈfeɪdɪd/ - Lost brightness or color.

• Crashing /ˈkræʃɪŋ/ - Breaking violently.

Grammar highlights:

• Everything I went through you were standing there by my side

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Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

• Gold /ɡoʊld/ - A precious metal.

• Straight /streɪt/ - Not curved or bent.

• Masterpieces /ˈmæstərˌpisɪs/ - Exceptional works of art.

• Pretty /ˈprɪti/ - Beautiful or attractive.

• Fireman /ˈfaɪrmən/ - A firefighter.

Grammar highlights:

• Take a sip, sign the check

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Roar - Katy Perry

• Bite /baɪt/ - To use teeth to cut or grip.

• Tongue /tʌŋ/ - The movable organ in the mouth.

• Breath /brɛθ/ - The air taken into or expelled from the lungs.

• Boat /boʊt/ - A watercraft used for transportation.

• Choice /ʧɔɪs/ - The act of selecting from alternatives.

Grammar highlights:

• I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath

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Counting Stars - OneRepublic

• Sleep /sliːp/ - The natural state of rest.

• Stars /stɑːrz/ - Luminous celestial bodies.

• Signs /saɪnz/ - Indications or symbols.

• Line /laɪn/ - A long, narrow mark or band.

• Kills /kɪlz/ - Causes the death of.

Grammar highlights:

• Dreaming about the things that we could be

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Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

• Legs /lɛɡz/ - Limbs used for walking or standing.

• Heart /hɑːrt/ - The organ responsible for pumping blood.

• Mysterious /mɪsˈtɪriəs/ - Difficult to understand or explain.

• Single /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ - Not married or in a relationship.

• Thousand /ˈθaʊzənd/ - The number 1,000.

Grammar highlights:

• Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love?

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Sorry - Justin Bieber

• Angry /ˈæŋɡri/ - Feeling or showing anger.

• Honesty /ˈɒnɪsti/ - The quality of being truthful.

• Apologies /əˈpɒləˌdʒiz/ - Expressions of regret or remorse.

• Referee /ˌrɛfəˈri/ - An official who enforces the rules in a game.

• Forgiveness /fərˈɡɪvnəs/ - The act of pardoning or excusing.

Grammar highlights:

• Oh, is it too late now to say sorry? 

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Dark Horse - Katy Perry ft. Juicy J

• Carefully: Taking care, cautious.

• Capable: Having the ability or capacity to do something.

• Magic: The use of supernatural or extraordinary powers to influence or control events.

• Dare: To have the courage or audacity to do something.

• Levitate: To rise or float in the air, typically in a supernatural or magical manner.

Grammar highlights:

• But you better choose carefully, 'cause I, I'm capable of anything

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Closer - The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey

• Before: Prior to a particular time or event.

• Nice: Pleasant, agreeable, or kind.

• Meet: To come into the presence or company of someone.

• Never: Not at any time; not on any occasion.

• Hotel: A commercial establishment that provides lodging and often other services for travelers and guests.

Grammar highlights:

• Hey, you tell your friends it was nice to meet them, but I hope I never see them again

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What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction

• Insecure: Lacking confidence, uncertain, or anxious about oneself.

• Through: Moving in one side and out of the other side.

• Enough: Adequate, sufficient, or as much as required.

• Overwhelmed: Feeling completely overcome or overpowered by something, such as emotions or tasks.

• Desperately: In a way that shows despair or extreme need.

Grammar highlights:

• Baby, you light up my world like nobody else

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