– English Lyrics

Lyrics & Translation

[English]

- Well physically I could, but emotionally and spiritually

I can't eat at the same place again.

- Let's try someplace new then.

- Well, your idea of someplace new scares me a little bit.

- You guys ordering lunch?

- Yeah, you know, we were just thinking about it.

- You want in, or?

- Yes, I'm starving!

Just order me something from wherever you guys are going.

You know me, I'm super low-maintenance.

(bearded man chuckles)

(whimsical music)

- So I'm high-maintenance because

I like things done a certain way?

(in unison) - Absolutely.

- My name is Bennett; I ain't even in it.

- Okay, I don't even know what you're doing.

- My name is Paul... It's between ya'all.

- So you're saying this, is low maintenance?

- Well...

- This is what I should aspire to?

- This is a far more nuanced conversation

than we should be having.

- But not too nuanced, right?!

Too nuanced and I might be labeled "high-maintenance."

- Look, do you want to order lunch with us or not?

- Yes!

- And from where should we order

this super low-maintenance lunch?

- Wherever.

- Wherever?

- My name is Guinevere, and I'd gladly choose anywhere.

(singsongy) You choose!

- Fine.

- Fine.

- How about here?

The menu smells weird.

- You know what?

I am not hungry, so... okay.

- It does smell super weird.

- You look like a methhead accountant.

- I'm into it.

- You know I can't get my grandfather's inheritance

unless I have this beard for three months, okay?

(outro music)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
emotionally ɪˈmoʊʃəˌnəli B1	adverb - in a way related to emotions
spiritually ˈspɪrɪtʃuəli B1	adverb - in a way related to the spirit or soul
scares skɛrz A2	verb - to cause fear or alarm
starving ˈstɑːrvɪŋ A2	adjective - extremely hungry
low-maintenance loʊ ˈmeɪntənəns B1	adjective - requiring little effort or attention
high-maintenance haɪ ˈmeɪntənəns B1	adjective - requiring a lot of effort or attention
nuanced ˈnjuːənst B2	adjective - having or showing subtle differences in meaning or opinion
labeled ˈleɪbəld A2	verb - to describe or classify someone or something in a particular way
methhead ˈmɛθˌhɛd B2	noun - a person who uses methamphetamine
accountant əˈkaʊntənt A2	noun - a person who manages financial records
inheritance ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns B1	noun - something inherited from an ancestor
aspire əˈspaɪr B1	verb - to have a strong desire to achieve something
conversation ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən A2	noun - a talk between two or more people
wherever wɛərˈɛvər A2	adverb - in or to any place
gladly ˈɡlædli A2	adverb - with pleasure or willingness

Key Grammar Structures

• Well physically I could, but emotionally and spiritually I can't eat at the same place again.

  ➔ Use of 'but' to introduce a contrasting idea; adverbs modifying verbs (physically, emotionally, spiritually)

  ➔ The sentence demonstrates a contrast between physical capability and emotional/spiritual willingness. The adverbs – **'physically'**, **'emotionally'**, and **'spiritually'** – modify the verb 'could' and 'eat', adding layers of meaning.

• You know I can't get my grandfather's inheritance unless I have this beard for three months, okay?

  ➔ Use of 'unless' to introduce a conditional clause; complex sentence structure.

  ➔ This sentence uses a **'unless'** clause to express a condition. The inheritance is dependent on maintaining the beard for a specific duration. It's a complex sentence with a main clause and a subordinate conditional clause.

• My name is Bennett; I ain't even in it.

  ➔ Use of colloquial language ('ain't'); semi-colon to connect related independent clauses.

  ➔ This line uses a **semi-colon (;)** to connect two closely related independent clauses. The use of **'ain't'** is a colloquial contraction of 'am not', adding to the informal tone.

• So you're saying this, is low maintenance?

  ➔ Tag question ('is low maintenance?') used for confirmation; inversion for emphasis.

  ➔ The sentence ends with a **tag question** – **'is low maintenance?'** – which seeks confirmation from the listener. The inversion of the auxiliary verb 'is' and the subject is typical of tag questions.