Beach House – English Lyrics

• By: Carly Rae Jepsen
• Album: The Loneliest Time

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the playful and witty world of Carly Rae Jepsen's "Beach House" to learn a unique side of English expressions through its humorous take on modern dating. This song is a fantastic way to pick up conversational phrases and sarcastic undertones, all wrapped in a catchy, disco-pop tune. What makes it special is its honest and relatable storytelling, turning the often frustrating experience of online dating into a fun, sing-along anthem.

[English]

[BEACH SOUNDS]

[WOMAN VOICE] OK, GIVE US THE TEA

I TOLD YOU, IT'S BEEN GOOD

- ARE YOU SEEING ANYBODY?

- I'VE BEEN ON A FEW DATES

- DATES? YOU LUCKY WOMAN

LAST TIME DOUG AND I ATTEMPTED INTIMACY

HE CUT HIS FOOT ON A LEGO AND ENDED UP IN THE ER

- I MISS IT. A COUPLE OF DIRTY MARTINIS

FALLING INTO THE MUSCULAR ARMS OF A MAN

WHO DOESN'T KNOW MY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

- YOU GUYS DON'T KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE OUT THERE

- WELL DO TELL

[RECORD CRACKLES]

♪♪♪

♪ BOY NUMBER ONE MADE A PICNIC FOR TWO ♪

♪ SAW HE WAS NERVOUS, I THOUGHT IT WAS CUTE ♪

♪ UNTIL I FOUND OUT THAT HIS MOM MADE THE FOOD ♪

♪ IT WAS GOOD THOUGH ♪

♪ BOY NUMBER TWO HAD A BEAUTIFUL FACE ♪

♪ I HIGHLY AGREED TO GO BACK TO HIS PLACE ♪

♪ HIS WIFE REALLY HAD SOME IMPECCABLE TASTE ♪

♪ SHE WAS SWEET THOUGH ♪

♪ I'VE BEEN ON THIS RIDE ♪

♪ THIS ROLLERCOASTER'S A CAROUSEL ♪

♪ AND I'M GETTING NOWHERE ♪

♪ BOYS AROUND THE WORLD, I WANT TO BELIEVE THAT ♪

♪ WHEN YOU CHASE A GIRL, IT'S NOT JUST HUNTIN' SEASON ♪

♪ "I CAN SEE THE FUTURE," SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT ♪

♪ "I'VE GOT A BEACH HOUSE IN MALIBU ♪

♪ AND I'M PROBABLY GONNA HURT YOUR FEELINGS" ♪

♪ "I'M PROBABLY GONNA HURT YOUR FEELINGS" ♪

♪ "I'M PROBABLY GONNA HURT YOU" ♪

♪ BOY NUMBER TWELVE HAD A LOOK IN HIS EYES ♪

♪ BROUGHT UP HIS EX AND HE STARTED TO CRY ♪

♪ TOLD ME HE LOVED ME THE VERY FIRST NIGHT ♪

♪ OH, NO ♪

♪ WHO KNOWS WHAT I'M IN FOR WITH ♪

♪ BOY NUMBER I-CAN'T- KEEP- COUNT- ANYMORE? ♪

♪ I'VE BEEN ON THIS RIDE ♪

♪ THIS ROLLERCOASTER'S A CAROUSEL ♪

♪ AND I'M GETTING NOWHERE ♪

♪ BOYS AROUND THE WORLD, I WANT TO BELIEVE THAT ♪

♪ WHEN YOU CHASE A GIRL, IT'S NOT JUST HUNTIN' SEASON ♪

♪ "I CAN SEE THE FUTURE," SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT ♪

♪ "I'VE GOT A BEACH HOUSE IN MALIBU ♪

♪ AND I'M PROBABLY GONNA HURT YOUR FEELINGS" ♪

♪♪♪

♪ I'M PROBABLY GONNA HURT YOU ♪

♪ GOT A WEEKEND IN PARADISE ♪

♪ AND I'M PROBABLY GONNA NEVER CALL YOU ♪

♪ I'M PROBABLY GONNA HURT YOU ♪

♪ I GOT BIG PLANS TO TAKE CARE OF YOU ♪

♪ I JUST NEED TO BORROW TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ♪

♪ I'M PROBABLY GONNA HURT YOU ♪

♪ I GOT A LAKEHOUSE IN CANADA AND I'M GONNA HARVEST YOUR ORGANS ♪

♪ I'M PROBABLY GONNA HURT YOU ♪

♪ I GOT A BEACH HOUSE IN MALIBU ♪

♪ AND I'M PROBABLY GONNA HURT YOUR FEELINGS ♪

♪ BOYS AROUND THE WORLD, I WANT TO BELIEVE THAT ♪

♪ WHEN YOU CHASE A GIRL, IT'S NOT JUST HUNTIN' SEASON ♪

♪ "I CAN SEE THE FUTURE," SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT ♪

♪ "I'VE GOT A BEACH HOUSE IN MALIBU ♪

♪ AND I'M PROBABLY GONNA HURT YOUR FEELINGS" ♪

[BEACH SOUNDS]

[CLAPPING]

[SIGHS]

- YOU SHOULD START SEEING SOMEBODY

- YEAH, LIKE, WHAT ABOUT THAT GUY OVER THERE?

[WOMAN] I MEAN, I WAS THINKING MORE ALONG THE LINES OF

A QUALIFIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL BUT, YEAH THAT GUY'S PRETTY HOT

[MALE VOICE] DUDE, GO GET HER NUMBER. WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

- I JUST WITNESSED, LIKE, A FIVE MINUTE DANCE SCENE AND I HATE THEATRE

I NEED TO GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE

[MALE VOICE] COME ON MAN, SHE'S PROBABLY GOT A BEACH HOUSE IN MALIBU

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - to cause pain adjective - feeling emotional pain
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - to accept something as true
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ B1	noun - time yet to come
chase /tʃeɪs/ B1	verb - to pursue
season /ˈsiːzən/ B1	noun - a period of the year
beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfl/ B1	adjective - pleasing to the senses
taste /teɪst/ B1	noun - the sensation of flavor
plans /plænz/ B1	noun - a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something
borrow /ˈbɒroʊ/ B1	verb - to take and use something temporarily
organs /ˈɔːɡənz/ B2	noun - a distinct part of an organism that performs a specific function
impeccable /ɪmˈpekəbl/ B2	adjective - in accordance with the highest standards; faultless
rollercoaster /ˈroʊləˌkoʊstər/ B2	noun - an amusement park ride
carousel /ˈkærəsəl/ B2	noun - a fairground ride with rotating horses
witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ B2	verb - to see something happen
qualified /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/ B2	adjective - having the necessary skills or knowledge
professional /prəˈfeʃənəl/ B2	noun - a person who earns a living from a particular occupation

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ I'VE BEEN ON THIS RIDE ♪

  ➔ Present Perfect

  ➔ The phrase "I'VE BEEN ON THIS RIDE" uses the Present Perfect to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present, emphasizing ongoing experience.

• ♪ WHEN YOU CHASE A GIRL, IT'S NOT JUST HUNTIN' SEASON ♪

  ➔ Present Simple in Conditional Clause

  ➔ The phrase "WHEN YOU CHASE A GIRL" uses the Present Simple in a conditional clause to express a general truth or habitual action, contrasting with the following statement.

• ♪ I'M PROBABLY GONNA HURT YOUR FEELINGS ♪

  ➔ Modal Verb (Probability)

  ➔ The phrase "I'M PROBABLY GONNA" uses the modal verb "probably" to express a high degree of likelihood or uncertainty about the future action.

• ♪ HIS WIFE REALLY HAD SOME IMPECCABLE TASTE ♪

  ➔ Past Simple with Adverb

  ➔ The phrase "HIS WIFE REALLY HAD" uses the Past Simple with the adverb "really" to emphasize the degree of the action or quality described.

• ♪ I JUST NEED TO BORROW TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ♪

  ➔ Present Simple with Modal Verb

  ➔ The phrase "I JUST NEED TO BORROW" uses the Present Simple with the modal verb "need" to express necessity or obligation in a straightforward manner.