Baby Steps – English Lyrics

• By: Olivia Dean
• Album: The Art of Loving

Lyrics & Translation

“Baby Steps” by Olivia Dean is a soulful journey into independence and self-love, offering a gentle melody and relatable lyrics that can profoundly connect with listeners. Learning the language through this song can help users grasp expressions related to personal growth, emotional resilience, and navigating change, as Olivia's tender vocals and poignant storytelling make complex feelings accessible and deeply moving. The track's understated production and intimate atmosphere make it a special companion for anyone learning to find strength in gradual progress.

[English]

[Music]

[Music] M.

It's funny in the review. [Music]  You're closer than you are.  

and truth was a fall. I used to be near  you when I'm down at 10% and you plug  

me straight back in. Now there's no one  to text when I'm playing auto call when  

it's taking over right baby steps. I'll be  my safest. It's not the end. is to make it  

all right and left for now I'm taking up  baby steps [Music] baby steps m baby step

baby steps

learning how to balance

If I'm out on Friday night, it'll be me  turning off them lights. Going to come on.

There'll be roses on the shelf cuz  this house going to love itself. Yeah,  

this house going to love itself. I'm  taking Ba but baby still [Music] baby step.

The baby

step. [Music]

[Music] At

least I have

I'm taking the baby step

baby.

Papa baby step [Music] baby [Music]  stand baby stand baby stand baby

[Music]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
baby /ˈbeɪ.bi/ A1	adjective - young; relating to a baby or very new, used to describe something small or new noun - a very young child or infant
steps /stɛps/ A2	noun - the actions or stages in a process; a single movement of lifting and setting the foot down
balance /ˈbæl.əns/ B1	noun - a state of equilibrium; a device for weighing objects verb - to keep in a steady position or to weigh
text /tɛkst/ B1	noun - written or printed words; the main body of written material noun - the words in a text message verb - to send a text message
call /kɔːl/ B1	noun - an act of speaking to someone on the phone or a shout verb - to telephone or summon
Friday /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/ A1	noun - the day of the week Friday
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise; evening
roses /ˈroʊ.zɪz/ A2	noun - flowers of the genus Rosa; a type of flower
shelf /ʃɛlf/ A2	noun - a flat horizontal surface on which objects can be placed
house /haʊs/ A1	noun - a building for human habitation
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
end /ɛnd/ A2	noun - the final part or conclusion verb - to bring to a conclusion
truth /truːθ/ B1	noun - the quality or state of being true; reality
review /rɪˈvjuː/ B1	noun - an evaluation or critical assessment verb - to examine or assess something
plug /plʌɡ/ B1	noun - an object that blocks a hole or opening; a stopper verb - to fill a hole or gap; to block; to promote or advertise (slang)
stand /stænd/ A1	noun - a raised surface or platform; a stall or display verb - to be in an upright position
lights /laɪts/ A2	noun - sources of illumination such as lamps or bulbs
taking /ˈteɪ.kɪŋ/ B1	verb - gerund of take; the act of acquiring or seizing; in context, assuming control

Key Grammar Structures

• You're closer than you are.

  ➔ Comparative Adjective

  ➔ The phrase uses 'closer' to compare two states of proximity, highlighting a change in distance.

• Now there's no one to text when I'm playing auto call when it's taking over.

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The phrase 'I'm playing' and 'it's taking over' use the present continuous to describe actions happening now.

• I'll be my safest.

  ➔ Future Simple Tense with 'be'

  ➔ The phrase uses 'I'll be' to express a future action or state, emphasizing personal safety.

• It's not the end.

  ➔ Present Simple Tense with 'be'

  ➔ The phrase uses 'It's' to state a fact or a current situation, indicating that something is not finished.

• Learning how to balance

  ➔ Present Continuous for Future Arrangements

  ➔ The phrase implies a future action of learning, using the present continuous to show it's an ongoing process.

• This house going to love itself.

  ➔ Going to Future

  ➔ The phrase uses 'going to' to express a future intention or prediction about the house loving itself.

• I'm taking the baby step

  ➔ Present Continuous for Current Action

  ➔ The phrase uses the present continuous to emphasize that the action of taking baby steps is happening now.