Break Up Twice – English Lyrics

• By: Lizzo
• Album: Special

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Lizzo's "Break Up Twice" offers a fantastic lesson in expressing complex emotions. The song's blend of straightforward, conversational lyrics with the passion of soul and R&B provides a rich context for understanding nuances of commitment, warning, and self-worth. It’s a special track that showcases how to convey strength and vulnerability at the same time.

[English]

I talked to my girlfriends yesterday

They reminded me of when you had me crying in my car

And when you came to my barbecue, they all gave you attitude

Well shoot, every reason they mad at you is true

But we promised to make up

Even if it's gon' take us all of our lives

I'm willing to give it another try

We need to do this like love's on the line this time

Boy, you know you better, ooh, you know you better

Boy, you know you better watch out

'Cause, boy, you know me better, you know me so much better

You know that I don't break up twice

And my love so good it hurts

You make it work 'cause you know my worth

And I can have any man I want

But I never had nobody with a love like you

It will be a shame not to see this through

Who gon' put up with your Gemini shit like I do? Hahaha

And we promised to make up

Even if it's gon' take us all of our lives

I'm willing to give it another try

We need to do this like love's on the line

I'm real, loving takes time

Boy, you know you better, ooh, you know you better

Boy, you know you better watch out

'Cause, boy, you know me better, you know me so much better

You know that I don't break up, you know that I don't break up twice

Takes time (woo-ooh)

It takes time (oh)

It takes time (yeah)

(It's a real thing)

Boy, you know you better

It takes time (hey)

It takes time

You know that I don't break up twice

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
break /breɪk/ A1	verb - to separate into pieces verb - to end a relationship
up /ʌp/ A1	adjective - toward the sky or at an elevated position adverb - toward a higher position
twice /twaɪs/ A1	adverb - two times
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection verb - to care deeply about someone
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create or produce
try /traɪ/ A1	verb - to attempt to do something
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a period of minutes, hours, days, etc.
worth /wɜːrθ/ A2	noun - the value or importance of something
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ A2	noun - a declaration assuring something will be done verb - to commit to doing something
real /riːl/ A2	adjective - actual or genuine
watch /wɒtʃ/ A1	verb - to observe or monitor
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - of high quality or excellence
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - to cause physical pain or emotional distress noun - physical pain or emotional distress
work /wɜːrk/ A1	noun - effort to achieve something verb - to be employed or to function
shame /ʃeɪm/ B1	noun - a feeling of guilt or regret
put /pʊt/ A1	verb - to place or position something
gemini /dʒɛˈmɪnaɪ/ C1	noun - a zodiac sign representing twins