If My Heart Was A House – English Lyrics

• By: JADE
• Album: THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE ENCORE

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into JADE's English song, “If My Heart Was A House,” a clever track where you can learn about the delicate balance of vulnerability and self-protection in modern relationships. Its unique house metaphor makes complex emotional boundaries easy to understand, proving that even in romance, setting boundaries is an act of care for both parties. This song is special for its relatable portrayal of letting someone in slowly, room by room.

[English]

Baby, if my heart was a house, was a house

You could take a look around, look around, look around

You could make yourself at home, take a seat on the couch

But, whatever you do

Baby, don't go into that room with the lock and the key

'Cause there's a couple things about, things about me

I don't think you wanna touch, wanna hear, wanna see

Whatever you do

Baby, don't go into that

Room (mm), room (yeah)

It's too soon to think about that

It's too dangerous, maybe contagious

Yeah, I promise you that I am only saving us (ooh)

I'll let you in (I'll let you in)

You've been closer than anybody has ever been

So use your imagination

All I'm saying

If my heart was a house, was a house

You could take a look around, look around, look around

You could make yourself at home, take a seat on the couch

But, whatever you do

Baby, don't go into that room with the lock and the key

'Cause there's a couple things about, things about me

I don't think you wanna touch, wanna hear, wanna see

Whatever you do (do, do, do)

If you keep on pushing me, then I might give you the key

But I hope you're ready

Ready? Go (whoo)

Baby, don't go into that

Feeling haunting me

You'll need therapy

Seeing things you can't unsee

Baby, don't go into that

Room (ah), room (ah)

It's too soon to think about that (yeah)

Room (ah), room (ah)

It's too soon

If my heart was a house, was a house, you could take a look ar-

If my heart was a house, was a house (so use your imagination), you could make yourself at-

If my heart was a house, was a house

But, whatever you do

All I'm saying

(If my heart was a house, was a h-)

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
heart /hɑːt/ A2	noun - the muscular organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system; also the centre of emotions
house /haʊs/ A1	noun - a building for people to live in
lock /lɒk/ A2	noun - a device for securing a door, container, etc., that can be opened with a key or combination
key /kiː/ A1	noun - a small metal instrument used to open a lock
room /ruːm/ A1	noun - an enclosed space within a building
dangerous /ˈdeɪn.dʒə.rəs/ B1	adjective - able or likely to cause harm or injury
contagious /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/ C1	adjective - able to be transmitted from one person or organism to another, especially disease; also figuratively means likely to spread quickly
promise /ˈprɒm.ɪs/ B1	noun - a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something verb - to assure someone that something will definitely happen
imagination /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ B2	noun - the ability of the mind to be creative or resourceful; forming mental images of things not present
therapy /ˈθer.ə.pi/ C1	noun - treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder
haunting /ˈhɔːn.tɪŋ/ C1	adjective - persistently and disturbingly vivid in the mind; ghostly
pushing /ˈpʊʃ.ɪŋ/ B1	verb - to exert force on (someone or something) to move them away
ready /ˈrɛd.i/ A2	adjective - prepared for use or action
closer /ˈkloʊ.sər/ B1	adjective (comparative) - more near in space or relationship
think /θɪŋk/ A1	verb - to have a particular opinion or belief; to use one's mind to consider
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create or construct something
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct one's gaze toward something
saving /ˈseɪ.vɪŋ/ B1	verb (gerund) - the act of rescuing or preserving something

Key Grammar Structures

• Baby, if my heart was a house, was a house

  ➔ Second (unreal) conditional

  ➔ The verb "was" (past simple) is used in an unreal conditional to talk about a situation that is not true.

• You could take a look around, look around, look around

  ➔ Modal verb for possibility (could)

  ➔ "Could" is used to express that something is possible or permitted.

• But, whatever you do

  ➔ Nominal clause with "whatever" (no‑matter‑what)

  ➔ "Whatever" introduces a clause meaning "no matter what you do".

• Baby, don't go into that room with the lock and the key

  ➔ Negative imperative (don't + base verb)

  ➔ "Don't" + "go" forms a negative command telling someone not to enter the room.

• If you keep on pushing me, then I might give you the key

  ➔ First conditional + modal of possibility (might)

  ➔ "If" introduces a real condition, and "might" shows a possible future result.

• You've been closer than anybody has ever been

  ➔ Present perfect (have/has + past participle)

  ➔ "You've been" (you have been) uses the present perfect to describe a state that started in the past and continues up to now.

• I'll let you in

  ➔ Simple future with "will"

  ➔ "I'll" is the contraction of "I will", indicating a decision or promise in the future.

• It's too soon to think about that

  ➔ "Too" + adjective + infinitive construction

  ➔ "Too" + "soon" indicates excess, and the infinitive "to think" shows what is prevented by that excess.