Babies – English Lyrics

• By: KYLE, Alessia Cara
• Album: Light of Mine

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the beauty of learning a new language through the heartfelt lyrics of "Babies." This song by KYLE and Alessia Cara uses simple yet profound metaphors to talk about love and growth, making it a great way to explore conversational English. Its relatable message and clear vocals offer a special opportunity to connect with the language on an emotional level.

[English]

Yeah, I am pretty insecure

Yeah, I, I know I'm immature (oh no, oh no, oh no)

And you change your mood like clothes, mmm

First you're on-off, caught up, on and off, come, come, come, come, go

And I was learnin' ABC's

No one taught me how to love you

I mess up, you get things wrong

We're supposed to, we have no clue, yeah

And baby, we're still babies

We don't have to know, we don't have to know

And baby, we're still babies

We got time to grow, we got time to grow, hm-hm

And I wear my feelings on my sleeve (oh no, no, no, no)

And I consume your energy (yeah, yeah)

But you speak a language I don't know, no, no, no (know, no, no, no)

First you, yes, no, guess so, for sure, stop go, just slow down (just slow down)

And this ain't easy, one, two, three

'Cause no one taught me how to love you (no one taught me)

We're far from school, don't know the rules

We don't have to (we don't have to), we have no clue

And baby, we're still babies

We don't have to know, we don't have to know

And baby, we're still babies

We got time to grow, we got time to grow

Whoa, whoa, whoa, babies

Whoa, whoa, whoa, babies

Whoa, whoa, whoa, babies

Whoa, whoa, whoa, babies

(Babies, babies)

(Babies, babies)

(Babies, babies)

(Babies, babies)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
insecure /ˌɪn.sɪˈkjʊər/ B1	adjective - lacking confidence in oneself
immature /ɪm.əˈtʃʊər/ B1	adjective - not fully developed or grown-up
mood /muːd/ A2	noun - a temporary state of mind or feeling
learn /lɜːrn/ A1	verb - to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a deep affection for someone noun - a deep affection for someone
mess /mes/ A2	verb - to make something dirty or untidy noun - a situation or thing that is confused or messy
clue /kluː/ A2	noun - a piece of information that helps to solve a problem
baby /ˈbeɪ.bi/ A1	noun - a very young child
grow /ɡroʊ/ A1	verb - to develop or increase in size or stature
feeling /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction
consume /kənˈsuːm/ B1	verb - to eat, drink, or use something up
energy /ˈen.ɚ.dʒi/ A2	noun - the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
language /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/ A1	noun - a system of communication using words and gestures
easy /ˈiː.zi/ A1	adjective - achieved without great effort
rule /ruːl/ A2	noun - a regulation or principle governing conduct
sleeve /sliv/ A2	noun - the part of a garment that covers the arm

Key Grammar Structures

• Yeah, I am pretty insecure

  ➔ Present Simple with stative verb 'be'

  ➔ The verb 'am' indicates a current state of feeling – insecurity. Stative verbs describe states rather than actions and are typically used in simple present tense. The adverb 'pretty' modifies 'insecure', intensifying the feeling.

• And you change your mood like clothes, mmm

  ➔ Simile ('like')

  ➔ The phrase uses a simile to compare the changing of someone's mood to the frequent changing of clothes. 'Like' introduces the comparison, highlighting the quick and superficial nature of the mood swings.

• First you're on-off, caught up, on and off, come, come, come, come, go

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis, use of interjections ('come', 'go')

  ➔ The repetition of 'on and off' and 'come, come, come, come, go' emphasizes the inconsistent and back-and-forth nature of the relationship. 'Come' and 'go' function as interjections, adding a sense of urgency and instability.

• We're far from school, don't know the rules

  ➔ Present Simple, Negative statement with 'don't'

  ➔ This line uses a metaphor. 'School' represents the structured learning environment of childhood, and 'rules' represent the established guidelines for behavior. Being 'far from school' means they are no longer in that structured phase of life and are unsure how to navigate relationships.

• We don't have to (we don't have to), we have no clue

  ➔ Modal verb 'have to' in the negative, repetition for emphasis

  ➔ The use of 'don't have to' expresses a lack of obligation or expectation. The repetition reinforces the feeling of being lost and without guidance. 'We have no clue' is a colloquial expression meaning they are completely unaware of what to do.