In Too Deep – English Lyrics

• By: Sum 41

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in a new culture, and Sum 41's "In Too Deep" is a great place to start with English. The song's clear, narrative lyrics about a relatable struggle make it easy to follow along and pick up common idioms and expressions related to emotions and relationships. Its catchy, repetitive chorus will help you practice pronunciation and rhythm in a fun, energetic way.

[English]

The faster we're falling

We're stopping and stalling

We're running in circles again

Just as things were looking up

You said it wasn't good enough

But still, we're trying one more time

Maybe we're just trying too hard

When really, it's closer than it is too far

'Cause I'm in too deep

And I'm trying to keep

Up above in my head

Instead of going under

'Cause I'm in too deep

And I'm trying to keep

Up above in my head

Instead of going under

Instead of going under

Instead of going under

Seems like each time I'm with you, I lose my mind

Because I'm bending over backwards to relate

It's one thing to complain, but when you're driving me insane

Well then I think it's time that we took a break

Maybe we're just trying too hard

When really, it's closer than it is too far

'Cause I'm in too deep

And I'm trying to keep

Up above in my head

Instead of going under

'Cause I'm in too deep

And I'm trying to keep

Up above in my head

Instead of going under

Instead of going under

(Instead of going under)

Instead of going under

I can't sit back and wonder why

It took so long for this to die

And I hate it when you fake it

You can't hide it, you might as well embrace it

So believe me, it's not easy

It seems that something's telling me

I'm in too deep

And I'm trying to keep

Up above in my head

Instead of going under

'Cause I'm in too deep

And I'm trying to keep

Up above in my head

Instead of going under

'Cause I'm in too deep

And I'm trying to keep

Up above in my head

Instead of going under

Instead of going under

Instead of going under

Instead of going under again

Instead of going under

Instead of going under again

Instead of going under

Instead of going under again

Instead of going under again

Instead of going under again

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
falling /ˈfɔːlɪŋ/ B1	verb - to descend or drop
stopping /ˈstɒpɪŋ/ A2	verb - to cease moving
stalling /ˈstɔːlɪŋ/ B2	verb - to delay or hesitate
running /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
circles /ˈsɜːrkəlz/ B1	noun - round shapes; a group of people or things arranged in a ring
deep /diːp/ B1	adjective - far down; profound
keep /kiːp/ A2	verb - to retain; to continue
head /hɛd/ A1	noun - the upper part of the body; leader
trying /ˈtraɪɪŋ/ A2	verb - to attempt
lose /luːz/ A2	verb - to misplace; to be defeated
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that thinks, feels, and reasons
bending /ˈbɛndɪŋ/ B1	verb - to curve or flex
relate /rɪˈleɪt/ B2	verb - to connect; to tell a story
insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ B2	adjective - crazy; mentally ill
break /breɪk/ A1	verb - to separate into pieces
hate /heɪt/ A2	verb - to dislike strongly
fake /feɪk/ B1	verb - to counterfeit or forge
embrace /ɪmˈbreɪs/ B2	verb - to hold closely; to accept willingly
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - to accept as true
easy /ˈiːzi/ A1	adjective - not difficult

Key Grammar Structures

• The faster we're falling

  ➔ Comparative Adjective

  ➔ The word 'faster' is a comparative adjective, used to compare the speed of falling with something else or a previous state.

• We're running in circles again

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The phrase 'We're running' uses the present continuous tense to describe an action that is happening now or repeatedly.

• Maybe we're just trying too hard

  ➔ Modal Verb (Maybe)

  ➔ 'Maybe' is a modal verb used to express uncertainty or possibility.

• 'Cause I'm in too deep

  ➔ Contraction ('Cause)

  ➔ 'Cause is a contraction of 'because', used in informal speech.

• Instead of going under

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ 'Instead of' is a prepositional phrase used to indicate a choice or alternative.

• It's one thing to complain

  ➔ Dummy Subject (It)

  ➔ 'It' is used as a dummy subject to introduce a statement or idea.

• You can't hide it, you might as well embrace it

  ➔ Modal Verb (can't, might as well)

  ➔ 'Can't' expresses inability, while 'might as well' suggests that it is better to do something.

• So believe me, it's not easy

  ➔ Interjection (So)

  ➔ 'So' is used here as an interjection to emphasize the following statement.