Grudges – English Lyrics

• By: Paramore
• Album: After Laughter

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the emotional depth of Paramore's 'Grudges.' This song is a perfect study in contrast—blending vibrant 80s pop sounds with raw, honest English lyrics about vulnerability and forgiveness. Learning English through this song allows you to explore nuanced vocabulary related to mental health, interpersonal conflict, and emotional resilience.

[English]

Strange how we found ourselves exactly where we left off

I know you're shaking my hand like it is the first time

Are we alright?

Are you recounting all my faults?

And are you racking your brain just to find them all?

Could it be that I've changed or did you?

Stop asking why

Why we had to waste so much time

Well, we just pick up, pick up and start again

'Cause we can't keep holding on to grudges

Time is a bastard, I won't break my neck to get around it

But aren't we so brave to give up a fight

And let the years go by without us?

'Cause now I feel you by my side

And I don't even care if it's been a while

I can feel that we've changed and we're better this way

Stop asking why

Why we had to waste so much time

Well, we just pick up, pick up and start again

'Cause we can't keep holding on to grudges

And if you wanna call me up or come over

Come on, we'll laugh 'till we cry

Like we did when we were kids

'Cause we can't keep holding on to grudges

Why did it take so long?

Why did it take so long?

Why did it take us so long to just let go?

Why did it take us so long to stop holding on?

Stop asking why

Why we had to waste so much time

Well, we just pick up, pick up and start again

'Cause can't keep holding on to grudges

And if you wanna call me up or come over

Come on, we'll laugh 'till we cry

Like we did when we were kids

'Cause we can't keep holding on to grudges

...

We can't keep holding on to grudges

Could it be that I've changed or did you?

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
grudges /ˈɡrʌdʒɪz/ C2	noun - persistent feelings of ill will or resentment
strange /streɪndʒ/ A2	adjective - unusual or surprising
recounting /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/ B2	verb - to tell someone about an event or experience
faults /fɔːlts/ B1	noun - responsibility for an accident or misfortune; a flaw
racking /ˈrækɪŋ/ C1	verb - to cause extreme physical or mental pain or effort
waste /weɪst/ A2	verb - to use or expend carelessly
bastard /ˈbæstəd/ C1	noun - a person who is considered to be unpleasant or harsh (informal)
brave /breɪv/ A2	adjective - ready to face and endure danger or pain
fight /faɪt/ A1	noun - a violent confrontation or argument
changed /tʃeɪndʒd/ A1	verb - to become different
better /ˈbetə/ A1	adjective - more desirable, satisfactory, or effective
laugh /lɑːf/ A1	verb - make the spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body that are the instinctive expressions of amusement
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - shed tears in distress or pain
kids /kɪdz/ A1	noun - children
holding /ˈhəʊldɪŋ/ A1	verb - to grasp, carry, or support with one's hands or arms