Crash and Burn – English Lyrics

• By: Thomas Rhett

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Thomas Rhett's "Crash and Burn," a song that masterfully blends an undeniably catchy, soulful beat with poignant lyrics about heartbreak. This unique juxtaposition makes it a fascinating piece for language learners, as you can explore how a cheerful melody can carry a melancholic story. Discover modern country vocabulary intertwined with R&B influences, and learn how to express complex emotions in English through its relatable narrative of love lost and lessons learned. The song's distinct style, co-written by Chris Stapleton, offers a fresh perspective on storytelling in music and an engaging way to expand your English understanding.

[English]

GIRL: IT'S BEEN 2 HOURS OF THE SAME CONVERSATION. I'M OVER IT.

THOMAS: I DON'T UNDERSTAND GIRL: I'M DONE. BYE

THOMAS: K

♪♪♪

♪ SO I GUESS IT'S OVER BABY ♪

♪ DEJA VU AGAIN ♪

♪ WHO'D HAVE THOUGHT THAT TIME DON'T STOP ♪

♪ AND SOMEHOW GIRL ♪

♪ THE WORLD KEEPS SPINNING AND ♪

♪ IF I TURNED MYSELF INTO A SOLITARY MAN ♪

♪ AIN'T LIKE I'M THE ONLY ONE THAT'S IN THE SHOES THAT I'M IN♪

♪ DO YOU HEAR THAT I'M RIGHT THAT ♪

♪ THAT'S THE SOUND OF LONELY CALLIN' ♪

♪ DO YOU HEAR THAT, IT'S WHERE I'M AT ♪

♪ IT'S THE SOUND OF TEARDROPS FALLING DOWN, DOWN ♪

♪ SLAMMIN' DOOR AND A LESSON LEARNED ♪

♪ I LET ANOTHER LOVE CRASH AND BURN ♪

♪ I KNOW THAT IT MIGHT SOUND JADED AND I'D HAVE TO SAY ♪

♪ I THINK LOVE IS OVER-RATED ♪

♪ BUT I DON'T LIKE THROWING IT AWAY ♪

♪ I KNOW YOU COULD PROBABLY TELL ME RIGHT WHERE I WENT WRONG ♪

♪ SOME GUYS CAN'T HAVE ALL THE LUCK IF OTHERS DON'T SING SAD SONGS ♪

♪ DO YOU HEAR THAT, I'M RIGHT THAT ♪

♪ THAT'S THE SOUND OF LONELY CALLING ♪

♪ DO YOU HEAR THAT, IT'S WHERE I'M AT ♪

♪ IT'S THE SOUND OF TEARDROPS FALLIN' DOWN, DOWN ♪

♪ SLAMMIN' DOOR AND A LESSON LEARNED ♪

♪ I LET ANOTHER LOVE CRASH AND BURN ♪

♪ THAT'S RIGHT ♪

♪ ANOTHER LOVER ♪

♪ ANOTHER LOVER CRASH AND BURN ♪

♪ OOH YEAH ♪

♪ DO YOU HEAR THAT, I'M RIGHT THAT ♪

♪ THAT'S THE SOUND OF LONELY CALLIN' ♪

♪ DO YOU HEAR THAT, IT'S WHERE I'M AT ♪

♪ IT'S THE SOUND OF TEARDROPS FALLIN' DOWN, DOWN ♪

♪ SLAMMIN' DOOR AND A LESSON LEARNED ♪

♪ I LET ANOTHER LOVE CRASH AND BURN ♪

♪ YEAH, I LET ANOTHER LOVE CRASH AND BURN ♪

♪ MMMM ♪

♪ MMMM ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ B1	verb - to know the meaning of something
guess /ɡes/ A2	verb - to form an opinion or give an answer about something when you do not know the facts noun - an estimate or conclusion formed or arrived at on the basis of incomplete information.
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues; duration.
world /wɜːld/ A1	noun - the earth and all the people, things, and natural features on it
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult male human
shoes /ʃuːz/ A1	noun - a covering for the foot, typically made of leather, having a sturdy sole and a lighter upper.
sound /saʊnd/ A2	noun - vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear. verb - to make a particular noise
lonely /ˈləʊnli/ A2	adjective - sad because one has no friends or company
teardrops /ˈtɪərdrops/ B1	noun - a single drop of liquid that comes from your eye when you cry
door /dɔːr/ A1	noun - a hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle, or in the framework of a cupboard.
lesson /ˈlesən/ A2	noun - a period of time in which someone is taught something
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - feel deep affection for
crash /kræʃ/ B1	verb - collide violently with something noun - an instance of a vehicle colliding violently with something else.
burn /bɜːrn/ A2	verb - be on fire; be consumed by fire. noun - an injury caused by fire, heat, or radiation.
jaded /ˈdʒeɪdɪd/ C1	adjective - tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
sing /sɪŋ/ A1	verb - produce musical sounds with the voice.
sad /sæd/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
lover /ˈlʌvər/ A2	noun - a person who is having a sexual relationship with someone

Key Grammar Structures

• WHO'D HAVE THOUGHT THAT TIME DON'T STOP

  ➔ Contraction & Non-standard verb form

  ➔ “Who’d” is a contraction of “Who would”. “Don’t” is used colloquially instead of “doesn’t” – a stylistic choice for a more conversational tone. It emphasizes the inevitability of time passing.

• AIN'T LIKE I'M THE ONLY ONE THAT'S IN THE SHOES THAT I'M IN

  ➔ Double Relative Clause & Non-standard English

  ➔ This sentence features a complex structure with a double relative clause: “that’s in the shoes that I’m in”. “Ain’t” is a non-standard contraction of “am not/is not/are not”, used for emphasis and a colloquial feel. The repetition of 'that' is also common in informal speech.

• I KNOW THAT IT MIGHT SOUND JADED AND I'D HAVE TO SAY

  ➔ Conditional Clause (Mixed Conditional)

  ➔ “I’d have to say” implies a hypothetical situation in the past that has present consequences. It suggests that if asked, the speaker *would* have said something, but it's a reflection on a past feeling. This is a subtle use of a mixed conditional.

• SOME GUYS CAN'T HAVE ALL THE LUCK IF OTHERS DON'T SING SAD SONGS

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (First Conditional - Implied)

  ➔ This sentence implies a first conditional: *If* others don’t sing sad songs, *then* some guys can’t have all the luck. The 'if' clause is omitted, making it a more poetic and less direct statement. It suggests a correlation between sadness in music and fortune.