Shoulda Been There pt. 1 – English Lyrics

• By: Sevyn Streeter
• Album: Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a lyrical journey with Sevyn Streeter's "Shoulda Been There pt. 1" and unlock the beauty of English through relatable R&B storytelling. This song is special for its raw honesty about heartbreak and empowerment, offering vivid expressions of emotion and a compelling narrative of moving on. You can learn colloquial phrases, emotional vocabulary, and how to express complex relationship dynamics in English. Its smooth R&B style and clear vocals make it an accessible and engaging way to deepen your understanding of the language while enjoying a powerful musical experience.

[English]

At least he's consistent

Oh, well

It's like you're playin' a game of checkers with my heart

At least he's consistent

Oh, yeah, yeah

And though I knew he was

You keep it comin' like

Oh, oh, oh-ah

I love it like that, though when I really want them to love

There's no bullshit we go through, I don't need a thing when we do what we do

Oh, oh, oh-ah

I love it like that, though when I really want them to love

There's no bullshit we go through, I don't need a thing when we do what we do

At least he's consistent

Oh, well

It's like you aimin' for and hittin' my heart

At least he's consistent

Oh, yeah, yeah

And though I knew he was

You keep it comin' like

Oh, oh, oh-ah

I love it like that, though when I really want them to love

There's no bullshit we go through, I don't need a thing when we do what we do

Oh, oh, oh-ah

I love it like that, though when I really want them to love

There's no bullshit we go through, I don't need a thing when we do what we do

Put it all on the line

You be actin' consistently

You give me pleasure, you give me pain

Like a rush to my brain

Left in the rain

You give me a feelin' that I can't control, no

He keep it comin' like

Oh, oh, oh-ah

I love it like that, though and I really want them to love

There's no bullshit we go through, I don't need a thing when we do what we do

Oh, oh, oh-ah

I love it like that, though and I really want them to love

There's no bullshit we go through, I don't need a thing when we do what we do

He keep it comin' like

Oh, oh, oh-ah

At least he's consistent

Oh, well

It's like you're playin' a game of checkers with my heart

At least he's consistent

Oh, yeah, yeah

And though I knew he was

Oh, oh, oh-ah

At least he's consistent

Oh, well

It's like you're playin' a game of checkers with my heart

At least he's consistent

Oh, yeah, yeah

And though I knew he was

You keep it comin' like

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/ B2	adjective - acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate
game /ɡeɪm/ A2	noun - an activity with rules, played for fun or competition
checkers /ˈtʃekərz/ B1	noun - a board game played by two people who move pieces diagonally to capture opponent's pieces
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ in the body that pumps blood noun - center or core of emotion or feeling
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep feeling of affection or care verb - to feel deep affection or care for someone or something
bullshit /ˈbʊlˌʃɪt/ C2	noun - nonsense or lies
thing /θɪŋ/ A1	noun - an object or item
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to engage in a game or activity for enjoyment
aim /eɪm/ B1	verb - to point or direct toward a target
hit /hɪt/ A2	verb - to strike or come into contact with force
pleasure /ˈplɛʒər/ B2	noun - a feeling of happiness or satisfaction
pain /peɪn/ B1	noun - physical or emotional suffering
rush /rʌʃ/ B2	noun - a sudden strong feeling or movement verb - to move or act with haste
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ B1	noun - an emotional state or reaction
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B2	noun - the power to influence or direct behavior or events verb - to exercise restraint or direction over
line /laɪn/ A2	noun - a long, narrow mark or band

Key Grammar Structures

• At least he's consistent

  ➔ At least ... is consistent

  ➔ At least (means) minimum, least, not more than

• Oh, well

  ➔ Oh, well

  ➔ Oh (means) expression of surprise, exclamation

• It's like you're playin' a game of checkers with my heart

  ➔ It's like ... with my heart

  ➔ It's like (means) it is similar to, it is as if

• And though I knew he was

  ➔ And though I knew ... was

  ➔ And though (means) although, even though, even if

• You keep it comin' like

  ➔ You keep ... like

  ➔ You keep (means) you continue, you maintain

• I love it like that

  ➔ I love ... like that

  ➔ I love (means) I like, I enjoy

• Though when I really want them to love

  ➔ Though ... when I really want ... to love

  ➔ Though (means) although, even though, even if

• There's no bullshit we go through

  ➔ There's no ... we go through

  ➔ There's no (means) there isn't, there are not

• I don't need a thing when we do what we do

  ➔ I don't need ... when we do ...

  ➔ I don't need (means) I don't require, I don't want