Good Luck, Babe! – English Lyrics

• By: Chappell Roan

Lyrics & Translation

"Good Luck, Babe!" by Chappell Roan is more than just a song; it's a powerful anthem for self-acceptance and a poignant exploration of queer relationships. By diving into the lyrics and context of this synth-pop hit, you'll gain a deeper understanding of compulsory heterosexuality and the struggles faced by those coming to terms with their identity. Discover the story behind the music and learn how Chappell Roan turned personal experience into a resonant message of truth and empowerment.

[English]

It's fine, it's cool

You can say that we are nothing, but you know the truth

And guess I'm the fool

With her arms out like an angel through the car sunroof

I don't wanna call it off

But you don't wanna call it love

You only wanna be the one that I call "Baby"

You can kiss a hundred boys in bars

Shoot another shot, try to stop the feeling

You can say it's just the way you are

Make a new excuse, another stupid reason

Good luck, babe! (Well, good luck!)

Well, good luck, babe! (Well, good luck!)

You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling

Good luck, babe! (Well, good luck!)

Well, good luck, babe! (Well, good luck!)

You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling

I'm cliché, who cares

It's a sexually explicit kind of love affair

And I cry, it's not fair

I just need a little lovin', I just need a little air

Think I'm gonna call it off

Even if you call it love

I just wanna love someone who calls me "Baby"

You can kiss a hundred boys in bars

Shoot another shot, try to stop the feeling

You can say it's just the way you are

Make a new excuse, another stupid reason

Good luck, babe! (Well, good luck!)

Well, good luck, babe! (Well, good luck!)

You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling

Good luck, babe! (Well, good luck!)

Well, good luck, babe! (Well, good luck!)

You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling

...

Ooh, and when you wake up next to him in the middle of the night

With your head in your hands, you're nothing more than his wife

And when you think about me all of those years ago

You're standing face to face with "I told you so"

You know I hate to say it, "I told you so"

You know I hate to say it, but, "I told you so"

You can kiss a hundred boys in bars

Shoot another shot, try to stop the feeling (well, I told you so)

You can say it's just the way you are

Make a new excuse, another stupid reason

Good luck, babe! (Well, good luck!)

Well, good luck, babe! (Well, good luck!)

You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling

Good luck, babe! (Well, good luck!)

Well, good luck, babe! (Well, good luck!)

You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling

You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling

You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling

You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
truth /truːθ/ B1	noun - the actual state of a matter; fact
fool /fuːl/ B1	noun - a person who acts unwisely or imprudently
arms /ɑːrmz/ A1	noun - upper limbs of the human body
angel /ˈeɪndʒəl/ B1	noun - a spiritual being believed to act as a messenger of God
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - feel deep affection for (someone)
kiss /kɪs/ A2	verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of love or affection noun - an act of kissing someone
bars /bɑːrz/ A2	noun - establishments where alcoholic drinks are sold
shot /ʃɒt/ A2	noun - a small drink of liquor
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction
excuse /ɪkˈskjuːz/ B1	noun - a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense verb - attempt to lessen the blame attaching to (a fault or offense); seek to defend or justify
reason /ˈriːzən/ B1	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
cliché /ˈkliːʃeɪ/ C1	noun - a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought
explicit /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/ C1	adjective - stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
affair /əˈfeər/ B2	noun - a sexual relationship, especially a secret one
wife /waɪf/ A1	noun - a married woman
hate /heɪt/ A2	verb - feel intense dislike for

Key Grammar Structures

• You can say that we are nothing, but you know the truth

  ➔ Modal verb "can" for possibility/permission; Conjunction "but" contrasting ideas.

  ➔ This sentence uses "can" to express the *possibility* of saying something, even though the speaker believes the *truth* is different. The "but" highlights the contradiction.

• With her arms out like an angel through the car sunroof

  ➔ Preposition "with" indicating accompaniment/possession; Simile using "like" for comparison.

  ➔ The sentence uses "with" to describe the subject's state. "Like an angel" is a *simile*, comparing the subject's posture to that of an angel.

• I don't wanna call it off, But you don't wanna call it love

  ➔ Contractions "don't wanna" (do not want to); contrasting conjunction "but".

  ➔ "Don't wanna" is an informal contraction of "do not want to". "But" creates a *contrast* between the speaker's and the subject's desires.

• You only wanna be the one that I call "Baby"

  ➔ Relative clause "that I call 'Baby'" modifying "one"; "Wanna" (want to) contraction

  ➔ The relative clause "that I call 'Baby'" specifies which "one" the subject wants to be. "Wanna" is an informal contraction of "want to."

• Shoot another shot, try to stop the feeling

  ➔ Imperative verbs "shoot" and "try" used to give commands/suggestions; infinitive of purpose "to stop".

  ➔ The verbs "shoot" and "try" are in the *imperative mood*, implying a command or suggestion. "To stop" indicates the *purpose* of shooting another shot - to suppress the feeling.

• You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling

  ➔ Conditional "would have to" indicating a hypothetical necessity; infinitive of purpose "to stop".

  ➔ "Would have to" suggests that stopping the world is the *only way* to stop the feeling, highlighting the intensity of the feeling. It's a hypothetical situation.

• I just need a little lovin', I just need a little air

  ➔ Use of "a little" with uncountable nouns (lovin', air) to indicate a small quantity; repetition for emphasis.

  ➔ "A little" quantifies the uncountable nouns "lovin'" and "air", emphasizing the speaker's basic needs. The *repetition* highlights the desperation.

• Ooh, and when you wake up next to him in the middle of the night With your head in your hands, you're nothing more than his wife

  ➔ Time clause with "when"; prepositional phrase "in the middle of the night"; comparative structure with "nothing more than".

  ➔ The "when" clause sets a specific time frame. "Nothing more than" minimizes the subject's identity, reducing her to 'just' his wife. The prepositional phrase specifies when this occurs.