ANYTHING BUT LOVE – English Lyrics

• By: Tate McRae
• Album: SO CLOSE TO WHAT??? (deluxe)

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the sharp, cutting lyrics and confident delivery of Tate McRae's "ANYTHING BUT LOVE." This contemporary pop track offers a fantastic opportunity to learn modern English expressions of dismissal and empowerment, with its relatable narrative of cutting off negativity and embracing self-worth. Discover how Tate McRae masterfully uses everyday language to create a powerful, cathartic message.

[English]

作曲 : Grant Boutin/Tate McRae/Julia Michaels

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My dad hates you, my dog hates you, my brother hates you, and I do too

I asked all of California, they all happy that you moved

Tryna step on my neck, I'm tryna step in Jimmy Choo's

The shit your punk ass does for views

You see my name on billboards, on skyscrapers, on monster trucks

Sit at home, you see I'm good, you—

You mad as ****, oh-oh

You say that I cashed out, well lucky me, it's paying off

...

I saw you at the hair salon

That really what you want?

'Cause I know that you're not that blunt, oh-oh

Yeah, I know that you want

That upper echelon

But we know you don't make that cut, oh

...

Ooh (Uh-uh-uh)

I got anything but love for you

I mean it, like, na-na-na, na-na-na

You (So take a walk, baby)

I got anything but love for you (So take a walk, baby, make it long)

Na-na-na, na-na-na

...

My fans hate you, my friends hate you, and Ryan hates you, and I do too

You're tryna make this competition, but no one lеts you in these rooms

Say you hate me, but let's be real, you're only here 'cause you like the drama

And if you hate me, then why you keep on jackin' off to Tatiana?

...

I saw you at the hair salon

That really what you want?

'Cause I know that you're not that blunt, oh-oh

Yeah, I know that you want

That upper echelon

But we know you don't make that cut, oh

...

Ooh (Uh-uh-uh)

I got anything but love for you

I mean it, like, na-na-na, na-na-na

You (So take a walk, baby)

I got anything but love for you (So take a walk, baby, make it long)

Na-na-na, na-na-na

...

So take a walk, baby, make it long (My dad hates you and I do too)

So take a walk, baby, make it long (My dog hates you and I do too)

So take a walk, baby, make it long (My brother hates you and I do too)

So take a walk, baby, so take a walk, baby

So take a walk, baby, make it long (Take a walk, baby)

So take a walk, baby, make it long (Take a walk, baby)

So take a walk, baby, make it long (Take a walk)

So take a walk, baby, so take a walk, baby

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hate /heɪt/ A2	verb - to strongly dislike someone or something
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position or go from one place to another
step /stɛp/ A2	verb - to lift and set down your foot or feet in walking
cut /kʌt/ A2	noun - a reduction or exclusion; a selection or standard someone meets or fails to meet
salon /səˈlɒn/ B1	noun - a place where people have their hair cut or styled
competition /ˌkɒmpɪˈtɪʃən/ B1	noun - a situation where people or groups try to win or be better than others
real /ˈriːəl/ A2	adjective - actually existing or true, not imagined
drama /ˈdrɑːmə/ B1	noun - a situation or event that is full of emotional or exciting events
blunt /blʌnt/ C1	adjective - speaking in an honest but rude way
echelon /ˈɛʃəlɒn/ C2	noun - a level or rank in an organization or society
pay /peɪ/ A2	verb - to give money for goods or services
lucky /ˈlʌki/ A2	adjective - having good fortune; fortunate
monster /ˈmɒnstər/ B1	noun - a large, frightening imaginary creature
skyscraper /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/ B2	noun - a very tall modern building
cash /kæʃ/ A2	noun - money in the form of coins or notes
fan /fæn/ A2	noun - a person who admires or supports someone or something enthusiastically
view /vjuː/ B1	noun - the act of seeing or watching something; a person’s opinion
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move forward by lifting and putting down your feet
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child or a term of endearment for someone loved

Key Grammar Structures

• My dad hates you, my dog hates you, my brother hates you, and I do too

  ➔ Parallel Structure

  ➔ The sentence uses repeated phrases ('my dad hates you', 'my dog hates you', etc.) to create emphasis and rhythm, known as parallel structure.

• Tryna step on my neck, I'm tryna step in Jimmy Choo's

  ➔ Contractions

  ➔ The word 'tryna' is a contraction of 'trying to', commonly used in informal or colloquial language.

• You mad as ****, oh-oh

  ➔ Censored Language

  ➔ The asterisks (*) replace a profanity, a common practice in lyrics to avoid explicit language.

• I saw you at the hair salon

  ➔ Past Simple Tense

  ➔ The verb 'saw' is in the past simple tense, indicating a completed action in the past.

• That really what you want?

  ➔ Tag Question

  ➔ The phrase ends with a tag question ('what you want?') to seek confirmation or reaction.

• I got anything but love for you

  ➔ Emphatic Structure

  ➔ The phrase 'anything but love' emphasizes the absence of positive feelings, using 'but' for contrast.

• You're tryna make this competition, but no one lets you in these rooms

  ➔ Contrastive Conjunction

  ➔ The conjunction 'but' is used to contrast two ideas: trying to compete and being excluded.

• So take a walk, baby, make it long

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The phrase 'take a walk' is in the imperative mood, giving a direct command.