15 Minutes – English Lyrics

• By: Sabrina Carpenter
• Album: Short n’ Sweet Deluxe

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Sabrina Carpenter's '15 Minutes,' a vibrant disco-pop anthem that's as clever lyrically as it is catchy. This song offers a fantastic opportunity to explore modern English slang and idioms through its witty wordplay and confident delivery, making language learning an enjoyable and engaging experience. Discover how Sabrina uses humor and sharp commentary to discuss themes of fame, time, and self-worth, all while enjoying an infectious beat.

[English]

The clock is tickin' lately

I guess that means I'm doin' somethin' right

Been here a long time, baby

Oh gosh, I hope I make it through the night

It's fleetin' like my battery life

Hard to hold on to, like every guy

When you're hot, it's just a matter of time

But I can do a lot with 15 minutes

Lot of pretty boys, lot of funny business

Take a couple bucks, turn 'em into millions

You, you, you know I

I can do a lot with 15 minutes

Only gonna take two to make you finish

Piss some people off, show 'em what they're missin'

You, you, you know I can

Where did all these parties come from?

When did all you bitches get so nice?

Runnin' out of the woodwork

And hopin' there's no brain between my eyes (my-my)

Well, it's fleetin' like we're all gonna die (we're all gonna die)

Hard to hold, like conversations when high (conversations when high)

When you're hot, they're gonna eat you alive (alive, alive, alive), yeah

But I can do a lot with 15 minutes (I can)

Lot of pretty boys, lot of funny business (can you tell me one more?)

Take a couple bucks, turn 'em into millions

You (you), you (you), you know I

I can do a lot with 15 minutes (sure can)

Only gonna take two to make you finish (finish, no)

Piss some people off, show 'em what they're missin' (with you)

You (you), you (you), you know I can

...

I

Yeah, I

Yeah, I

When my time's up, baby (na-na-na)

I'll leak some pictures, maybe (no)

Say somethin' batshit crazy

I'll do it, don't you make me

When my time's up (when my time's up, baby), baby

I'll leak some pictures, maybe

Say somethin' batshit crazy

I'll do it, don't you make me, yeah, oh

Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh

I'll do it, oh, I'll do it

Oh, I'll do it, babe

...

Key Grammar Structures

• The clock is tickin' lately

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase 'is tickin'' uses the present continuous tense to describe an action happening now, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the clock ticking.

• I guess that means I'm doin' somethin' right

  ➔ Contractions and present continuous tense

  ➔ The contraction 'I'm' (I am) and 'doin'' (doing) are used for informal speech. The present continuous tense ('doin'') indicates an action in progress.

• It's fleetin' like my battery life

  ➔ Simile and contraction

  ➔ The phrase 'like my battery life' is a simile comparing the fleeting nature of time to the short duration of battery life. 'It's' is a contraction of 'it is'.

• When you're hot, it's just a matter of time

  ➔ Conditional clause and contraction

  ➔ The clause 'When you're hot' is a conditional phrase indicating a circumstance. 'You're' is a contraction of 'you are'.

• But I can do a lot with 15 minutes

  ➔ Modal verb for ability

  ➔ The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or capability. Here, it indicates the speaker's ability to accomplish a lot in 15 minutes.

• Only gonna take two to make you finish

  ➔ Future tense with 'gonna'

  ➔ The phrase 'gonna take' is an informal way to express the future tense, equivalent to 'going to take'. It predicts a future action.

• When my time's up, baby

  ➔ Possessive apostrophe and contraction

  ➔ The apostrophe in 'time's' indicates possession, meaning 'time is up'. 'My' shows ownership. 'Baby' is a vocative expression.

• I'll leak some pictures, maybe

  ➔ Future tense with 'will' and modal verb 'maybe'

  ➔ The contraction 'I'll' (I will) is used for the future tense. 'Maybe' expresses uncertainty about the action.