Austin – English Lyrics

• By: Dasha

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language can be a fun and rewarding experience, and what better way to do it than through music? Dasha's hit song "Austin" offers a great opportunity to dive into contemporary American English and country slang. The song's narrative structure and conversational lyrics make it easy to follow the story of heartbreak and empowerment. Plus, the catchy chorus and viral line dance make it an interactive way to learn and practice new vocabulary and phrases. You'll not only pick up some new words but also get a taste of modern country music culture.

[English]

We had a plan, move out of this town, baby

West to the sand, it's all we talked about lately

I'd pack the car, bring your guitar and Jane for smokin'

First thing at dawn, you'd cue the songs and we'd get goin'

But you weren't home, waited on the porch for ya

Sat there alone, all throughout the morn 'til I

Got a hunch down in the gut and snuck around the back

Empty cans, and I'll be damned, your shit was never packed

Did your boots stop workin'?

Did your truck break down? (Truck break down)

Did you burn through money?

Did your ex find out? (Ex find out)

Where there's a will, then there's a way

And I'm damn sure you lost it

Didn't even say goodbye

Just wish I knew what caused it

Was the whiskey flowin'?

Were you in a fight? (In a fight)

Did the nerves come get you?

What's your alibi? (Alibi)

I made my way back to LA

And that's where you'll be forgotten

In 40 years you'll still be here

Drunk, washed up in Austin

...

A hell of a bluff, you had me believin'

How many months did you plan on leavin'?

What happened? Bad habits? Did you go back? Go batshit?

I loved you, how tragic, oh-oh

Did your boots stop workin'?

Did your truck break down? (Truck break down)

Did you burn through money?

Did your ex find out? (Ex find out)

Where there's a will, then there's a way

And I'm damn sure you lost it

Didn't even say goodbye

Just wish I knew what caused it

Was the whiskey flowin'?

Were you in a fight? (In a fight)

Did the nerves come get you?

What's your alibi? (Alibi)

I made my way back to LA

And that's where you'll be forgotten

In 40 years you'll still be here

Drunk, washed up in Austin

Did your truck break down?

Did your ex find out?

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
plan /plæn/ A1	noun - a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something verb - to decide on and arrange in advance
town /taʊn/ A1	noun - an urban area that has a name, defined boundaries, and local government, and that is generally larger than a village and smaller than a city
west /west/ A1	noun - the direction opposite east
sand /sænd/ A1	noun - a loose granular substance, typically pale yellowish brown, resulting from the erosion of siliceous and other rocks and forming a major constituent of deserts, beaches, and riverbeds
car /kɑːr/ A1	noun - a road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor and able to carry a small number of people
guitar /ɡɪˈtɑːr/ A1	noun - a stringed musical instrument with a long, fretted neck and a flat wooden soundboard
songs /sɔːŋz/ A1	noun - a short musical composition with words
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household
porch /pɔːrtʃ/ B1	noun - a covered shelter in front of the entrance of a building
gut /ɡʌt/ B2	noun - the stomach or belly
boots /buːts/ A1	noun - a sturdy item of footwear covering the foot and ankle, and sometimes also the lower leg
truck /trʌk/ A1	noun - a large motor vehicle designed to carry heavy loads
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes
fight /faɪt/ A1	noun - a violent confrontation or struggle
nerves /nɜːrvz/ B1	noun - feelings of stress or worry
bluff /blʌf/ B2	noun - an attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something
habits /ˈhæbɪts/ B1	noun - a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up
tragic /ˈtrædʒɪk/ B2	adjective - causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow
whiskey /ˈwɪski/ A2	noun - a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash