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AT THE TONE PLEASE RECORD YOUR MESSAGE 00:01
HEY, CONAN. WHATS UP? 00:05
CONAN, IT'S ME 00:07
I'M GONNA HAVE TO RESCHEDULE OUR DATE 00:09
I'M SO SORRY I GOTTA CANCEL BUD 00:12
SO... 00:15
HELP! NO! 00:20
NO! NO! 00:21
♪♪♪ 00:23
♪ YOU THINK YOU'RE FUNNY, RIGHT? ♪ 00:29
♪ CALLING ME DRUNK ♪ 00:31
♪ WHEN IT'S TOO LATE AT NIGHT ♪ 00:32
♪ TELLING ME TRUTHS ♪ 00:34
♪ THAT YOU KNOW ALL ARE LIES ♪ 00:35
♪ YEAH, YOU THINK YOU'RE FUNNY, RIGHT? ♪ 00:38
(WHAT?) 00:41
♪ YOU THINK YOU'RE SUPER SLY ♪ 00:42
♪ FLIRTING WITH THEM ♪ 00:44
♪ BUT TELLING ME YOU'RE MINE ♪ 00:45
♪ BUILDIN ME UP ♪ 00:47
♪ BUT BUTTERCUP, YOU LIED ♪ 00:48
♪ NOW I'M GONNA RUIN YOUR LIFE ♪ 00:51
♪ CAUSE I'VE GOTTEN TIRED ♪ 00:54
♪ OF THE GAMES THAT YOU PLAY ♪ 00:56
♪ WHEN YOU TELL ME YOU LOVE ME ♪ 00:57
♪ THEN YOU THROW ME AWAY ♪ 00:59
♪ SO CRY ME A RIVER ♪ 01:01
♪ TILL YOU DROWN IN THE LAKE ♪ 01:02
♪ CAUSE YOU MAY THINK YOU'RE WINNING ♪ 01:04
♪ BUT CHECKMATE ♪ 01:05
♪ YEAH, YOU MAY THINK YOU'RE WINNING ♪ 01:07
♪ BUT CHECKMATE ♪ 01:09
♪ NOW THIS IS GETTING FUN ♪ 01:11
♪ I SAW YOU KISSING ♪ 01:13
♪ SOMEONE ELSE'S TONGUE ♪ 01:14
♪ YOU SAID THAT I'M ♪ 01:16
♪ THE ONLY ONE YOU LOVE ♪ 01:17
♪ BABY, THIS IS GETTING FUN ♪ 01:20
♪ I'LL LET YOU THINK YOU WON ♪ 01:23
♪ DATE IN THE PARK ♪ 01:26
♪ I'LL PLAY IT SUPER DUMB ♪ 01:27
♪ HOLDING YOUR HAND ♪ 01:29
♪ BUT IN THE OTHER ONE ♪ 01:30
♪ I'M HOLDING A LOADED GUN ♪ 01:33
♪ YEAH, BABY ♪ 01:36
♪ YOU SHOULD REALLY RUN ♪ 01:37
♪ CAUSE I'VE GOTTEN TIRED ♪ 01:39
♪ OF THE GAMES THAT YOU PLAY ♪ 01:40
♪ WHEN YOU TELL ME YOU LOVE ME ♪ 01:42
♪ THEN YOU THROW ME AWAY ♪ 01:44
♪ SO CRY ME A RIVER ♪ 01:45
♪ TILL YOU DROWN IN THE LAKE ♪ 01:47
♪ CAUSE YOU MAY THINK YOU'RE WINNING ♪ 01:48
♪ BUT CHECKMATE ♪ 01:50
♪ YEAH, YOU MAY THINK YOU'RE WINNING ♪ 01:52
♪ BUT CHECKMATE ♪ 01:53
♪ AND I'MA GET YOU GONE ♪ 01:54
♪ CAN'T PLAY ME LIKE YOUR PAWN ♪ 01:57
♪ SET FIRE TO YOUR LAWN ♪ 02:00
♪ JUST LIKE YOU DID TO MY HEART ♪ 02:03
♪ AND I'MA WRECK YOUR CAR ♪ 02:06
♪ (AND I'MA WRECK YOUR CAR) ♪ 02:08
♪ AND MAX YOUR CREDIT CARD ♪ 02:10
♪ (AND MAX YOUR CREDIT CARD) ♪ 02:11
♪ A LOVER ON THE LARGE ♪ 02:13
♪ (A LOVER ON THE LARGE) ♪ 02:14
♪ YOU'RE GONNA WISH YOU NEVER HARMED ME ♪ 02:16
♪ CAUSE I'VE GOTTEN TIRED ♪ 02:20
♪ OF THE GAMES THAT YOU PLAY ♪ 02:22
♪ WHEN YOU TELL ME YOU LOVE ME ♪ 02:23
♪ THEN YOU THROW ME AWAY ♪ 02:25
♪ SO CRY ME A RIVER ♪ 02:26
♪ TILL YOU DROWN IN THE LAKE ♪ 02:28
♪ CAUSE YOU MAY THINK YOU'RE WINNING ♪ 02:29
♪ BUT CHECKMATE ♪ 02:31
♪ AND YOU DID SOME DAMAGE ♪ 02:32
♪ SO I'M MAKING YOU PAY ♪ 02:34
♪ AND NO ONE'S EVER GONNA ♪ 02:36
♪ LOVE YOU ANYWAYS ♪ 02:37
♪ CAUSE YOU'RE JUST A NARCISSIST ♪ 02:39
♪ WHO'S TOTALLY FAKE ♪ 02:41
♪ YEAH, YOU MAY THINK YOU'RE WINNING ♪ 02:42
♪ THIS HEARTBREAK ♪ 02:44
♪ BUT YOU AREN'T GONNA WIN IT ♪ 02:45
♪ CAUSE CHECKMATE ♪ 02:47
FOR ENGLISH PRESS 1 02:51
POR ESPAÑOL OPRIMA DOS 02:53
YOUR INTERNATIONAL TRACKING NUMBER IS 02:57
NUMBER CG045 02:59
FOR YOUR ACCOUNT PRESS 1 03:12
FOR OTHER SHIPPING NEEDS PRESS 2 03:14
TO SPEAK WITH A REPRESENTATIVE PRESS 3 03:17
MAIN MENU 03:28

Checkmate – English Lyrics

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Unlock the raw emotions and sharp wit of Conan Gray with "Checkmate"! This indie-pop hit offers a fantastic opportunity to learn English through its vivid storytelling about navigating tricky relationships and standing your ground. You'll grasp common phrases for expressing frustration and resolve, and discover how language can be used to convey powerful feelings of anger and defiance, all set to an energetic and catchy beat that makes every lyric memorable.

[English]
AT THE TONE PLEASE RECORD YOUR MESSAGE
HEY, CONAN. WHATS UP?
CONAN, IT'S ME
I'M GONNA HAVE TO RESCHEDULE OUR DATE
I'M SO SORRY I GOTTA CANCEL BUD
SO...
HELP! NO!
NO! NO!
♪♪♪
♪ YOU THINK YOU'RE FUNNY, RIGHT? ♪
♪ CALLING ME DRUNK ♪
♪ WHEN IT'S TOO LATE AT NIGHT ♪
♪ TELLING ME TRUTHS ♪
♪ THAT YOU KNOW ALL ARE LIES ♪
♪ YEAH, YOU THINK YOU'RE FUNNY, RIGHT? ♪
(WHAT?)
♪ YOU THINK YOU'RE SUPER SLY ♪
♪ FLIRTING WITH THEM ♪
♪ BUT TELLING ME YOU'RE MINE ♪
♪ BUILDIN ME UP ♪
♪ BUT BUTTERCUP, YOU LIED ♪
♪ NOW I'M GONNA RUIN YOUR LIFE ♪
♪ CAUSE I'VE GOTTEN TIRED ♪
♪ OF THE GAMES THAT YOU PLAY ♪
♪ WHEN YOU TELL ME YOU LOVE ME ♪
♪ THEN YOU THROW ME AWAY ♪
♪ SO CRY ME A RIVER ♪
♪ TILL YOU DROWN IN THE LAKE ♪
♪ CAUSE YOU MAY THINK YOU'RE WINNING ♪
♪ BUT CHECKMATE ♪
♪ YEAH, YOU MAY THINK YOU'RE WINNING ♪
♪ BUT CHECKMATE ♪
♪ NOW THIS IS GETTING FUN ♪
♪ I SAW YOU KISSING ♪
♪ SOMEONE ELSE'S TONGUE ♪
♪ YOU SAID THAT I'M ♪
♪ THE ONLY ONE YOU LOVE ♪
♪ BABY, THIS IS GETTING FUN ♪
♪ I'LL LET YOU THINK YOU WON ♪
♪ DATE IN THE PARK ♪
♪ I'LL PLAY IT SUPER DUMB ♪
♪ HOLDING YOUR HAND ♪
♪ BUT IN THE OTHER ONE ♪
♪ I'M HOLDING A LOADED GUN ♪
♪ YEAH, BABY ♪
♪ YOU SHOULD REALLY RUN ♪
♪ CAUSE I'VE GOTTEN TIRED ♪
♪ OF THE GAMES THAT YOU PLAY ♪
♪ WHEN YOU TELL ME YOU LOVE ME ♪
♪ THEN YOU THROW ME AWAY ♪
♪ SO CRY ME A RIVER ♪
♪ TILL YOU DROWN IN THE LAKE ♪
♪ CAUSE YOU MAY THINK YOU'RE WINNING ♪
♪ BUT CHECKMATE ♪
♪ YEAH, YOU MAY THINK YOU'RE WINNING ♪
♪ BUT CHECKMATE ♪
♪ AND I'MA GET YOU GONE ♪
♪ CAN'T PLAY ME LIKE YOUR PAWN ♪
♪ SET FIRE TO YOUR LAWN ♪
♪ JUST LIKE YOU DID TO MY HEART ♪
♪ AND I'MA WRECK YOUR CAR ♪
♪ (AND I'MA WRECK YOUR CAR) ♪
♪ AND MAX YOUR CREDIT CARD ♪
♪ (AND MAX YOUR CREDIT CARD) ♪
♪ A LOVER ON THE LARGE ♪
♪ (A LOVER ON THE LARGE) ♪
♪ YOU'RE GONNA WISH YOU NEVER HARMED ME ♪
♪ CAUSE I'VE GOTTEN TIRED ♪
♪ OF THE GAMES THAT YOU PLAY ♪
♪ WHEN YOU TELL ME YOU LOVE ME ♪
♪ THEN YOU THROW ME AWAY ♪
♪ SO CRY ME A RIVER ♪
♪ TILL YOU DROWN IN THE LAKE ♪
♪ CAUSE YOU MAY THINK YOU'RE WINNING ♪
♪ BUT CHECKMATE ♪
♪ AND YOU DID SOME DAMAGE ♪
♪ SO I'M MAKING YOU PAY ♪
♪ AND NO ONE'S EVER GONNA ♪
♪ LOVE YOU ANYWAYS ♪
♪ CAUSE YOU'RE JUST A NARCISSIST ♪
♪ WHO'S TOTALLY FAKE ♪
♪ YEAH, YOU MAY THINK YOU'RE WINNING ♪
♪ THIS HEARTBREAK ♪
♪ BUT YOU AREN'T GONNA WIN IT ♪
♪ CAUSE CHECKMATE ♪
FOR ENGLISH PRESS 1
POR ESPAÑOL OPRIMA DOS
YOUR INTERNATIONAL TRACKING NUMBER IS
NUMBER CG045
FOR YOUR ACCOUNT PRESS 1
FOR OTHER SHIPPING NEEDS PRESS 2
TO SPEAK WITH A REPRESENTATIVE PRESS 3
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Vocabulary Meanings

checkmate

/ˈtʃɛkmeɪt/

B1
  • noun
  • - a chess move that wins the game by trapping the opponent's king

ruin

/ˈruːɪn/

B1
  • verb
  • - to destroy or severely damage something

tired

/ˈtaɪərd/

A2
  • adjective
  • - feeling a need to rest or sleep

games

/ɡeɪmz/

A1
  • noun
  • - activities done for enjoyment or competition

play

/pleɪ/

A1
  • verb
  • - to participate in a game or activity

cry

/kraɪ/

A1
  • verb
  • - to shed tears, often due to emotion

river

/ˈrɪvər/

A1
  • noun
  • - a large natural stream of water

drown

/draʊn/

B1
  • verb
  • - to die by being submerged in water

winning

/ˈwɪnɪŋ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to succeed in a contest or competition

kiss

/kɪs/

A1
  • verb
  • - to touch someone with one's lips as a sign of affection

flirt

/flɜːrt/

B1
  • verb
  • - to behave playfully or affectionately to show attraction

sly

/slaɪ/

B2
  • adjective
  • - cunning or clever, especially in a deceptive way

narcissist

/ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

C1
  • noun
  • - a person with an excessive interest in themselves

wreck

/rɛk/

B2
  • verb
  • - to destroy or ruin something completely

pawn

/pɔːn/

B2
  • noun
  • - a chess piece of the lowest value

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