Folded – English Lyrics

• By: Kehlani

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the poignant beauty of Kehlani's "Folded," a song that masterfully blends vulnerability with soulful R&B vibes. By exploring themes of longing and reconciliation through intimate lyrics, this track offers a unique opportunity to connect with the nuances of English expressions related to love, loss, and the delicate balance between moving on and holding on.

[English]

It's so silly of me to act like I don't need you bad

When all, all I can think about is us since I seen you last

I know I didn't have to walk away, all I had to do was ask for space

I'm telling you, "Be on your way," when I told you to fall back

So can you come pick up your clothes? I have them folded

Meet me at the door while it's still open

I know it's getting cold out, but it's not frozen

So come pick up your clothes, I have them folded

I'll let your body decide if this is good enough for ya

Already folding it for ya, already folding up for ya

I'll let your body decide if this is good enough for ya

Already folding it for ya, already folding up for ya

No matter what you do to switch the story up

I know I made my mark

And I would still choose you through it all

That's the crazy part, crazy part

I don't need no morе empty promises, promise mе that you got it

I don't need roses, just need some flowers from my garden

Can't you go back to how you loved on me when you started?

I'll be here begging for ya

You should be giving me love all damn day

'Til the day is done (done)

So if you wanna go that way, I'll be waiting up

For you to come pick up your clothes, I have them folded

Meet me at the door while it's still open

I know it's getting cold out, but it's not frozen

So come pick up your clothes, I have them folded

So come pick up your clothes, I have them folded

Meet me at my door while it's still open

I know it's getting cold out, but tell me that it's not frozen

So come pick up your clothes, I have them folded

I'll let your body decide if this is good enough for ya

Already folding up for ya, already folding up for ya

I'll let your body decide if this is good enough for ya

Already folding up for ya, already folding up for ya

I'll let your body decide if this is good enough for ya

Already folding up for ya, already folding up for ya

I'll let your body decide if this is good enough for ya

Already folding up for ya, already folding up for ya

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
act /ækt/ B1	verb - to behave in a particular way
need /niːd/ A2	verb - to require something
act /ækt/ B1	noun - a thing done; a deed
need /niːd/ A2	noun - necessity or requirement
space /speɪs/ B1	noun - an area or extent
fold /foʊld/ B1	verb - to bend something over upon itself noun - a bend or crease made by folding
clothes /kloʊðz/ A2	noun - garments or apparel
frozen /ˈfroʊzən/ B2	adjective - turned into ice; very cold
body /ˈbɒdi/ A2	noun - the physical structure of a person
decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ B2	verb - to make a choice after consideration
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ B2	noun - a firm commitment to do or not do something verb - to assure or pledge
rose /roʊz/ A2	noun - a type of flower
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone

Key Grammar Structures

• It's so silly of me to act like I don't need you bad

  ➔ **'of + pronoun + to + verb' construction**

  ➔ The phrase 'of me to act' emphasizes that it's her own foolishness to pretend she doesn't need him. The structure highlights personal responsibility and self-awareness of an action or feeling. The word 'bad' is used informally as an adverb to intensify 'need'.

• When all, all I can think about is us since I seen you last

  ➔ **Past Simple with 'since'**: Indicating a time period that began in the past and continues to the present regarding the thought.

  ➔ The grammar 'since I seen you last' is technically incorrect. It's a common colloquialism and should properly be 'since I *saw* you last.' It indicates that the speaker has been constantly thinking about the other person from the last time they met until now. The focus is on the continued duration.

• I know I didn't have to walk away, all I had to do was ask for space

  ➔ **'Didn't have to' vs. 'had to'**: Expressing lack of obligation in the past vs. obligation in the past

  ➔ 'Didn't have to' signifies there was no necessity to leave. 'Had to' implies that asking for space was all that was required, but she didn't do that. This highlights regret for the unnecessary action.

• I'm telling you, "Be on your way," when I told you to fall back

  ➔ **Imperative vs. Past Simple**: contrasting a present instruction with a past instruction

  ➔ 'Be on your way' is an imperative (a direct command). 'Told you to fall back' is past simple. It emphasizes the speaker's changing instructions and creates a sense of contradiction and confusion in the relationship.

• I'll let your body decide if this is good enough for ya

  ➔ **Conditional Clause (Type 1)**: Expressing a real possibility in the future.

  ➔ This sentence uses a Type 1 conditional clause: 'if + present simple, future simple'. It means the speaker will allow the other person's physical reaction to determine if the situation is acceptable. The outcome depends on a real, possible event.

• No matter what you do to switch the story up

  ➔ **'No matter what' + Subject + Verb**: Expressing a concession that something will be true regardless of another action.

  ➔ The phrase 'no matter what' introduces a clause that describes an action that will not change the overall outcome. The speaker acknowledges the other person might try to change the narrative, but their inherent connection remains unchanged. This emphasizes the strength and inevitability of their bond.

• I don't need no more empty promises, promise me that you got it

  ➔ **Double Negative & Imperative**: Intensifying a request with a grammatically incorrect structure for emphasis; following with a direct command.

  ➔ The double negative 'I don't need no more' is grammatically incorrect in standard English but is used for emphasis in colloquial speech. It reinforces the strong desire for an end to false promises. 'Promise me that you got it' is a direct imperative, demanding reassurance. The grammar conveys urgency and a strong emotional need.

• Can't you go back to how you loved on me when you started?

  ➔ **Modal verb 'Can't' + Past Simple + 'used to'**: Expressing a plea or longing for a return to a past state or behavior.

  ➔ This sentence uses 'can't' in an interrogative structure to express disbelief and longing. The phrase 'how you loved on me' uses informal language to describe a loving behavior. 'When you started' refers to the beginning of the relationship. The combination creates a sense of nostalgia and a desperate desire for the past affection.