Mad – English Lyrics

• By: Reneé Rapp
• Album: BITE ME

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Reneé Rapp's "Mad," a raw and relatable alt-pop anthem that unpacks the complexities of anger in relationships. Through its sharp lyrics and dynamic vocals, you'll not only grasp the nuances of emotional frustration but also gain insight into common English expressions for conflict and longing. Its bold, unfiltered attitude makes it a powerful song to understand authentic emotional expression in contemporary pop music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mad /mæd/ A2	adjective - angry verb - to become angry or annoyed
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - duration
get /ɡet/ A1	verb - to obtain or receive verb - to become
face /feɪs/ A1	noun - the front of the head verb - to deal with or confront
head /hed/ A1	noun - the part of the body above the neck
cute /kjuːt/ A2	adjective - attractive or pretty in a youthful way
stupid /ˈstjuːpɪd/ A2	adjective - lacking intelligence
bed /bed/ A1	noun - a piece of furniture for sleeping
pout /paʊt/ B1	verb - to push out one's lips to show annoyance or sulkiness
lips /lɪps/ A1	noun - the edges of the mouth
taste /teɪst/ A2	noun - the sensation of flavor in the mouth
hot /hɒt/ A1	adjective - having a high temperature adjective - sexually attractive
closer /ˈkləʊsər/ A2	adjective - nearer in space or time
off /ɒf/ A1	adverb - away from a place or position
messing /ˈmesɪŋ/ B1	verb - interfering with something or someone, often in a playful or mischievous way
shoulder /ˈʃəʊldər/ A2	noun - the part of the body where the arm joins the body
shake /ʃeɪk/ A2	verb - to move something or to move from side to side or up and down
bitter /ˈbɪtər/ B1	adjective - having a sharp, unpleasant taste

Key Grammar Structures

• TAKE FIVE WE'VE BEEN AT IT ALL NIGHT

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous

  ➔ Used to describe an action that started in the past and has continued until the present time. "**We've been** at it all night" indicates an action (being at it) that began earlier and is ongoing.

• NOT A SORRY IN THE WORLD I AIN'T ALREADY SAID

  ➔ Double Negative

  ➔ The use of two negative words ("ain't" and "not") in a single clause. While grammatically incorrect in formal English, it is used for emphasis and informality. Essentially meaning "I've already said everything"

• UGH CHRIST, GETTING HARD TO BE NICE

  ➔ Gerund

  ➔ The verb "getting" functions as a noun. In this case, it is the subject of the sentence. "**Getting** hard to be nice" - the act of getting hard is described. It is the subject of the sentence.

• NOT A SINGLE LITTLE CURL ON YOUR HEAD DON'T WANT ME DEAD

  ➔ Inversion (for emphasis)

  ➔ The normal subject-verb order is inverted for emphasis. While "don't want me dead" is not strictly an inversion, the placement of the negative phrase at the end, following the descriptive phrase creates a similar effect of emphasis. The sentence structure aims to highlight the fact that nothing on their head (referring to their hair) wants her dead.

• I WISH I COULD TAKE THAT PRETTY LITTLE FACE

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood (Wish clause)

  ➔ Uses the subjunctive mood to express a desire or wish that is contrary to reality. "**I wish I could** take that pretty little face" implies that the speaker cannot actually take the face.

• ALL OF THE TIME YOU WASTED BEING MAD

  ➔ Gerund Phrase

  ➔ A gerund phrase functions as a noun. Here, "being mad" is the gerund phrase acting as the object of the verb "wasted". The entire phrase "of the time you wasted being mad" is what was wasted.

• WE COULD'VE BEEN CUTE AND WE COULD'VE BEEN STUPID

  ➔ Modal Verb + Perfect Infinitive (Could Have + Past Participle)

  ➔ Expresses a possibility in the past that did not happen. "We could've been cute and we could've been stupid" suggests an unrealized possibility.

• BABY YOU CAN HAVE ME INSTEAD

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The sentence gives a direct command or instruction. The subject "you" is implied. It is giving the person addressed the option to have the speaker, implying a choice.

• DON'T GIVE ME THE SHOULDER

  ➔ Imperative mood (Negative)

  ➔ A negative command or instruction. The use of "don't" before the verb negates the action. It is an order not to do something, in this case, not to give the shoulder.