Left Alone – English Lyrics

• By: Alessia Cara
• Album: Love & Hyperbole

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Alessia Cara's "Left Alone" to explore the complexities of moving on and reclaiming self-worth. This track, with its relatable lyrics about recognizing an unappreciated relationship, offers a mature perspective on growth and acceptance, perfect for understanding nuanced emotional expression in contemporary English music.

[English]

I planted a garden, you walked all over it

You hung me to dry like a t-shirt in the wind

Well, you lost in yourself, really hope you can find a way out

There's a hole where your heart should be, no longer holding me down

No room for you on my plate

I need some energy to save

Got no time to give you time of day

No need for what you gotta say

So, it don't matter, we'll both grow

I'm much better on my own

I, some things are better left alone

Some things are better left alone

Some things are better left alone

I'm learning my lesson, I'll find what I deserve

You pulled on my heartstrings, now you're just on my nerves

There's a plate in honesty, dodging your constant attacks (ooh)

There's a space where your brain should be

No, I'm not calling you back (ooh)

No, no (ooh, I)

No room for you on my plate

I need some energy to save

Got no time to give you time of day

No need for what you gotta say

So, it don't matter, we'll both grow

I'm much better on my own

I, some things are better left alone

Some things are better left alone

Some things are better left alone

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
planted /ˈplæntɪd/ A2	verb - to place a seed, plant, or idea in a position to grow
garden /ˈɡɑːrdən/ A1	noun - a piece of land used for growing flowers, vegetables, or fruits
walked /wɔːkt/ A1	verb - to move on foot at a slower pace than running
dry /draɪ/ A1	adjective - free from moisture or liquid
lost /lɔːst/ A2	adjective - unable to find one's way or be found
hole /hoʊl/ A1	noun - an empty space in a solid object or surface
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood around the body
energy /ˈɛnərʤi/ A2	noun - the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
save /seɪv/ A1	verb - to keep something safe or prevent loss
deserve /dɪˈzɜːrv/ B1	verb - to be entitled to something as a result of one's actions
nerves /nɜːrvz/ B1	noun - the body's network of nerve cells and fibers
honesty /ˈɒnɪsti/ A2	noun - the quality of being truthful and sincere
constant /ˈkɒnstənt/ B1	adjective - occurring continuously over a period of time
attacks /əˈtæk/ A2	verb - to take aggressive action against someone or something
better /ˈbɛtər/ A1	adjective - of a higher quality or more desirable
lesson /ˈlɛsən/ A2	noun - something learned through experience or teaching