At Least I’m Hot – English Lyrics

• By: Reneé Rapp
• Album: BITE ME

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Reneé Rapp's "At Least I'm Hot," a high-energy anthem perfect for understanding modern pop English. This song is special for its raw, unfiltered confidence and witty lyrics, offering a masterclass in expressing self-assurance and embracing imperfections. Learn contemporary slang and emotional expressions from an artist who isn't afraid to be messy and real.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ B1	adjective - able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.
stress /stres/ B1	noun - a feeling of emotional strain and pressure. verb - to experience stress.
crash /kræʃ/ B1	verb - to collide violently or heavily. verb - to fail suddenly and completely.
bitch /bɪtʃ/ C1	noun - a malicious, unpleasant, aggressive, or controlling woman.
happy /ˈhæpi/ A2	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
bag /bæɡ/ A2	noun - a flexible container with an opening at the top, typically used for carrying things. noun - (slang) one's possessions or style.
thoughts /θɔːts/ B1	noun - ideas or arrangements of ideas in the mind.
hates /heɪts/ A2	verb - to feel intense dislike for.
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears, typically as an expression of sadness or pain.
clear /klɪər/ B1	adjective - easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
bad /bæd/ A2	adjective - not good.
figure /ˈfɪɡər/ B1	verb - to work something out.
guarantee /ˌɡærənˈtiː/ B2	verb - to promise or assure something definitely.
fit /fɪt/ A2	adjective - in good physical condition.
lost /lɒst/ A2	adjective - no longer possessed or known.
new /njuː/ A1	adjective - recently made, discovered, or created.

Key Grammar Structures

• I've tried being patient with my agent, but then I had a change of heart

  ➔ Present Perfect + Gerund, Conjunction 'but' + Past Simple

  ➔ The phrase "I've tried being patient" uses the present perfect to show an action started in the past and continuing to the present, combined with a gerund ("being") to describe the activity. The 'but' introduces a contrasting idea, and 'had a change of heart' is a simple past action.

• If I get a text from another ex, I swear I'm gonna end up behind bars

  ➔ First Conditional, Colloquial Future ('gonna')

  ➔ This is a first conditional sentence: "If + present simple, will + base verb". The 'gonna' is a colloquial shortening of 'going to', used for expressing future intentions. The sentence expresses a likely consequence of receiving a text.

• I kinda wanna crash my car

  ➔ Informal Contraction + Modal Verb + Infinitive

  ➔ "Kinda" is an informal contraction of "kind of". "Wanna" is a colloquial contraction of "want to". The sentence uses the modal verb 'wanna' to express a desire.

• Rather be in my bag than get stuck in my thoughts

  ➔ Comparative 'Rather...than' Structure

  ➔ The structure 'rather...than' is used to express a preference. It indicates that the speaker prefers being 'in their bag' (likely meaning preoccupied with their own world/possessions) over being 'stuck in their thoughts' (overthinking).