10/10 – English Lyrics

• By: Rex Orange County
• Album: Pony

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with Rex Orange County's "10/10"! This song offers a fantastic opportunity to learn English through its honest and relatable lyrics about personal struggles and self-improvement. Discover how everyday language can convey deep emotions and hopeful messages, making it special for anyone navigating their own challenges and striving to be their best self. Listen closely to the conversational tone and engaging narrative to pick up new vocabulary and expressions in a meaningful context.

[English]

I had a think about my oldest friends

Now, I no longer hang with them

And I can't wait to be home again

I had a year that nearly sent me off the edge

I feel like a five, I can't pretend

But if I get my shit together this year

Maybe I'll be a ten

Help myself a little better

'Cause it's getting tirin'

And I can't wait for the summer

Now, I'm gonna need a moment

I did it again, I did it again

No control over my emotions

One year on and I still can't focus

I did it again, yeah

I did it, I did it again

Twelve rounds in, fightin' solo

But nobody wins when it ends

We'll be placin' memories in frames

Invitin' people 'round to stay

And always owning up to things, to things

'Cause, after all, I guess it all depends upon

The people you choose and where you're from

If so, I've been so lucky, so far, it's outrageous

I won't complain (no)

I'll give myself a little credit

Since I dealt with all the pain

Yeah, I turned superhero

I'm comin' in Bruce Wayne

Yeah, I did it again, I did it again (I did it again, I did it again)

But this time I took control and turned my shit 'round

Sometimes, you gotta cut a bitch out

I'm livin' again, yeah

I'm livin', I'm livin' again

...

Now, I'm safe and sound where I belong

It took all my strength to carry on

And though it's still hard work to find the words

I'm still gonna write this fuckin' song

'Cause, after all, I guess it all depends upon

The people you choose and where you're from

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
think /θɪŋk/ A1	verb - to have an idea or opinion
pretend /prɪˈtɛnd/ A2	verb - to behave as if something is true when it is not
tirin' /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/ B1	adjective - causing one to feel in need of rest or sleep
focus /ˈfoʊkəs/ A2	verb - to pay particular attention to something
fightin' /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ A1	verb - to take part in a physical conflict
placin' /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/ A1	verb - to put something in a particular position
outrageous /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/ B2	adjective - very shocking or extreme
complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ A2	verb - to express dissatisfaction or annoyance
credit /ˈkrɛdɪt/ B1	noun - acknowledgment or praise for an achievement
superhero /ˈsuːpərˌhɪroʊ/ A2	noun - a fictional character with superhuman powers
control /kənˈtroʊl/ A2	verb - to have power over something
cut /kʌt/ A1	verb - to divide or separate with a sharp tool
livin' /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ A1	verb - to have life; be alive
strength /strɛŋθ/ A2	noun - the quality or state of being strong
carry /ˈkæri/ A1	verb - to hold and transport something
write /raɪt/ A1	verb - to compose text or record information
depend /dɪˈpɛnd/ B1	verb - to be controlled or determined by something
lucky /ˈlʌki/ A1	adjective - having good luck

Key Grammar Structures

• I had a year that nearly sent me off the edge

  ➔ Relative Clause

  ➔ The phrase 'that nearly sent me off the edge' is a restrictive relative clause modifying 'year'. It provides essential information about *which* year is being discussed. The relative pronoun 'that' acts as the object of the verb 'sent'.

• I feel like a five, I can't pretend

  ➔ Simile & Present Simple

  ➔ The phrase 'I feel like a five' uses a simile to express a low emotional state. 'Like' here indicates a resemblance. The verb 'feel' is in the present simple, describing a current state.

• I did it again, I did it again

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of 'I did it again' is a stylistic device used for emphasis. It highlights a recurring pattern of behavior or a feeling of frustration.

• Sometimes, you gotta cut a bitch out

  ➔ Informal Imperative & Colloquialism

  ➔ 'Gotta' is a contraction of 'got to' and is very informal. 'Cut someone out' is an idiom meaning to end a relationship. The sentence is an imperative, giving direct advice. The word 'bitch' is a strong colloquialism.

• I'm livin' again, yeah

  ➔ Present Continuous for Current Activity & Tag Question

  ➔ 'I'm livin'' uses the present continuous to emphasize that the speaker is currently experiencing a renewed sense of life. 'Yeah' functions as a tag question, seeking confirmation or expressing enthusiasm.