No better way to learn a language than by singing along with your favourite songs. If you want to put in a little extra effort, try to translate the chorus, one or two verses, or all of them. We would like to propose a song written by Prince, originally made into a hit single by Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor and revisited by Dutch singer Glennis Grace in her audition for America’s Got Talent. First watch the video and listen to the short version by Glennis, and then read the lyrics. The original video with the full lyrics is at the bottom of this page. Have fun!

Nothing Compares 2 U
(lyrics and music: Prince Rogers Nelson / © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management)

It’s been seven hours and fifteen days
Since you took your love away
I go out every night and sleep all day
Since you took your love away

Since you been gone I can do whatever I want
I can see whomever I choose
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant
But nothing
I said nothing can take away these blues
‘Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you

It’s been so lonely without you here
Like a bird without a song
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling

Tell me baby where did I go wrong
I could put my arms around every boy I see
But they’d only remind me of you

I went to the doctor guess what he told me
Guess what he told me
He said girl you better try to have fun no matter what you do
but he’s a fool
‘Cause nothing compares 2 you

All the flowers that you planted mama
In the backyard
All died when you went away
I know that living with you baby was sometimes hard
But I’m willing to give it another try
‘Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you

This is the music video of Sinéad O’Connor – Nothing Compares 2 U.