A Little More – English Lyrics

• By: Ed Sheeran
• Album: Play

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Ed Sheeran's “A Little More” offers a unique opportunity to explore the nuances of expressing complex emotions in English. The song's direct and honest lyrics provide a great way to learn vocabulary related to feelings of anger, resentment, and empowerment. What makes this song special for learners is its clear storytelling and the contrast between its upbeat tempo and its serious subject matter, making the language both memorable and engaging.

[English]

You think I was born to ruin your life

But you did most of that before I arrived

Some things are broken when you open a box

So stop this, you've gone too far, enough is enough

I wish I didn't care this much, but I do

No one knows the half of it, what you put me through

And I, I sometimes wonder, do you live with regret?

Wish I could say, "I wish you the best", 'cause

I used to love you

Now every day I hate you just a little more

Life got better when I lost you

But every day I hate you just a little more and more and more

Blame it on your history

And say it's not your fault

I can't call you crazy

'Cause you could be diagnosed

Oh, I used to love you

But every day I hate you just a little more and more and more

I wish that you would look in the mirror 'cause, if you did

You'd see the problem is you 'cause you're a prick

I know that I'm your scapegoat whenever the rain falls

Whenever you slip or when you're in a dip

I was there to lean on when I was a kid

But, now that I'm an adult, I see it for what it is

I have to lock the door now, fuck building a bridge

Take all your apologies and put 'em in a bin

For your dad's sake, please move out your dad's place

Stop bringing drama there with your mates

Your sister's got enough to manage on her plate

To worry 'bout you controlling your rage

And, one day, we'll all be dead

But, between now and then

I never want to see you again

I used to love you

Now every day I hate you just a little more

Life got better when I lost you

But every day I hate you just a little more and more and more

Blame it on your history

And say it's not your fault

I can't call you crazy

'Cause you could be diagnosed

Oh, I used to love you

But every day I hate you just a little more and more and more

I wish I didn't care this much, but I do

No one knows the half of it, what you put me through

And I, I sometimes wonder, do you live with regret?

Wish I could say, "I wish you the best", but I don't

I used to love you

Now every day I hate you just a little more

Life got better when I lost you

But every day I hate you just a little more and more and more

Blame it on your history

And say it's not your fault

I can't call you crazy

'Cause you could be diagnosed

Oh, I used to love you

But every day I hate you just a little more and more and more

...

Key Grammar Structures

• You think I was born to ruin your life

  ➔ Past Subjunctive/Hypothetical Past

  ➔ The phrase 'You think I *was* born...' uses the past subjunctive to express a hypothetical or unreal situation. It's not a statement of fact, but rather the speaker's perception of the other person's belief. The use of 'was' instead of 'were' after 'I' is common in this construction.

• I wish I didn't care this much, but I do

  ➔ Wish + Past Subjunctive

  ➔ The 'wish' clause expresses a regret about the present. The past subjunctive ('didn't care') is used to indicate a situation contrary to fact. The 'but I do' provides a contrasting reality.

• I sometimes wonder, do you live with regret?

  ➔ Tag Question

  ➔ The phrase 'do you live...' is a tag question. It's added to a statement to turn it into a question, seeking confirmation from the listener. The auxiliary verb 'do' is used because the main verb is 'live'.

• I used to love you

  ➔ Used to + Infinitive

  ➔ The structure 'used to' indicates a past habit or state that is no longer true. It signifies a previous relationship that has ended.

• I wish that you would look in the mirror 'cause, if you did

  ➔ Wish + Conditional (would)

  ➔ The 'wish' clause expresses a desire for a change in someone's behavior. 'Would' is used in the 'wish' clause to express a polite request or a desire for someone to do something. The 'if you did' introduces a hypothetical result.