Manchild – English Lyrics

• By: Sabrina Carpenter

Lyrics & Translation

"Manchild" by Sabrina Carpenter is a witty and relatable pop anthem that offers an engaging way to learn contemporary English. Through its clever lyrics and humorous critique of immature relationships, listeners can grasp modern idioms and expressions, making the song special for its sharp observational humor and catchy 'feel-good disco energy'.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
broken /ˈbroʊkən/ A2	adjective - having been fractured or damaged and no longer in one piece or in working order.
charge /tʃɑːrdʒ/ B1	verb - to load with electricity noun - the amount someone asks as a price for something.
wearing /ˈwerɪŋ/ A1	verb - having clothing on one's body
finished /ˈfɪnɪʃt/ A2	adjective - brought to an end; completed.
familiar /fəˈmɪliər/ B1	adjective - well known or easily recognized
stupid /ˈstuːpɪd/ B1	adjective - lacking intelligence or common sense
slow /sloʊ/ A1	adjective - moving or operating at a low speed
useless /ˈjuːsləs/ B1	adjective - not able to be used; serving no purpose
manchild /ˈmænˌtʃaɪld/ B2	noun - a man who behaves in an immature or childish way.
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter, including capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
innocent /ˈɪnəsnt/ B1	adjective - not guilty of a crime or offense
care /ker/ A2	noun - the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something. verb - feel concern or interest; attach importance to something.
brain /breɪn/ A2	noun - an organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull of vertebrates, functioning as the coordinating center of sensation and intellectual and nervous activity.
loving /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ A2	adjective - feeling or showing love.
sexy /ˈseksi/ B1	adjective - sexually attractive or arousing.
dumb /dʌm/ B1	adjective - unable to speak; temporarily speechless. adjective - informal. stupid
earth /ɜːrθ/ A1	noun - the planet on which we live; the world.
incompetent /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/ B2	adjective - not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully.
choose /tʃuːz/ A2	verb - pick out, select (someone or something) as being the best or most appropriate of two or more alternatives.