Lyrics & Translation
"Baby You Don't Wanna Know" by Sum 41 is an energetic rock anthem that offers a fantastic opportunity to dive into the nuances of English rock vocabulary and expression. Its direct, conversational lyrics make it easy to follow along, while its classic rock influences provide a bridge to understanding broader musical styles. Learn how to convey defiance and assertiveness through its memorable lines and catchy chorus, mastering everyday phrases and emotional intensity.
Key Vocabulary
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know /noʊ/ A2 |
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want /wɒnt/ A2 |
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done /dʌn/ A2 |
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alibis /ˈæ.lɪ.baɪz/ B2 |
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fun /fʌn/ A2 |
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lie /laɪ/ A2 |
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time /taɪm/ A1 |
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kicks /kɪks/ B1 |
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alright /ɔːlˈraɪt/ B1 |
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proud /praʊd/ A2 |
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mind /maɪnd/ A2 |
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beat /biːt/ A2 |
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masochist /ˈmæsəˌkɪst/ C1 |
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end /ɛnd/ A2 |
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hear /hɪr/ A2 |
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bet /bet/ A2 |
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set /sɛt/ A1 |
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tell /tɛl/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I don't know what you want
➔ Simple present negative + indirect question
➔ The word "don't" is the contracted form of "do not", used to make a negative statement in the simple present.
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I've got you where I want and I won't let go
➔ Present perfect (have got) + modal verb for future (won't)
➔ The contraction "I've" stands for "I have", forming the present perfect; "won't" is short for "will not", expressing a future refusal.
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So get your kicks out quick while you still got time
➔ Imperative + while‑clause with simple past to indicate present condition
➔ "Get" is an imperative verb giving a command; "while you still got time" uses the past form "got" to stress the present availability of time.
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I know just what you've done I need no alibis
➔ Present simple + present perfect (you've done) + negative noun phrase
➔ "You've" contracts "you have" to form the present perfect "you have done"; "I need no alibis" uses the negative noun phrase "no alibis" to show lack of need.
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You sure know how to lie
➔ Simple present + infinitive clause (how to + verb)
➔ "How to lie" is an infinitive phrase where "to" marks the verb "lie" as a purpose or method.
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Well... well do what you want but don't be proud
➔ Imperative + negative imperative (don't be)
➔ "Do" gives a command; "don't be" uses "don't" + base verb to form a negative command, telling someone not to be proud.
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I'll tell you anything you want but baby you don't wanna know
➔ Future simple with "will" + present simple in subordinate clause
➔ "I'll" is "I will", a simple future; the clause "you want" stays in the present simple because it expresses a habitual or general desire.
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I'm gonna set you off and I'll tell you anything you want to hear
➔ "Going to" future (gonna) + infinitive + future simple with "will"
➔ "I'm gonna" contracts "I am going to" and expresses a planned future action; "I'll" again is "I will" for a later promise.
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Cause you're just a drag and you just ran out of time
➔ Simple present + simple past (ran out) for completed action
➔ "You're" is "you are" (present); "ran out" is past simple showing that the time has already been exhausted.
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