Mature – English Lyrics

• By: Hilary Duff

Lyrics & Translation

"Mature" by Hilary Duff offers a unique opportunity to explore English through a lens of self-reflection and growth. This Y2K-inspired pop track, with its relatable themes of navigating past relationships and embracing personal evolution, makes it special for learners. You can pick up modern conversational English while appreciating Hilary's journey from a teen idol to a mature artist.

[English]

She's me, I'm her in a different font

Just a few years younger, a new haircut

Very Leo of you with your Scorpio touch

Now, now

Going down on her on your vintage rug

Bet she's so impressed by your Basquiat

And she thinks you're deep in the ways you're not

Now, now

I can't put it on her, she's a sweet kid

But she's taking the bait like we all did

She looks

Like all of your girls but blonder

A little like me, just younger

Bet she loves when she hears you say

"You're so mature for your age, babe"

She looks

Like she could be your daughter

Like me before I got smarter

When I was flattered to hear you say

"You're so mature for your age, babe," oh

You dim all the lights so you look real wise

As they trace the lines underneath your eyes

And mistake your charm for a cosmic sign

Now, now

I can't put it on them, it's his best trick

And they're taking the bait just like I did

She looks

Like all of your girls but blonder

A little like me, just younger

Bet she loves when she hears you say

"You're so mature for your age, babe"

She looks

Like she could be your daughter

Like me before I got smarter

When I was flattered to hear you say

"You're so mature for your age, babe"

Watched the tide rise up as high as you got on me

Listening to Strawberry Letter 23

Hid my car at Carbon Beach so I wasn't seen at yours

You knew better of course

Oh, you're so mature

You're so mature

Oh

She looks

Like all of your girls but blonder

A little like me, just younger

Bet she loves when she hears you say

"You're so mature for your age, babe"

She looks (she looks)

Like she could be your daughter

Like me before I got smarter

When I was flattered to hear you say

"You're so mature for your age, babe"

Watched the tide rise up as high as you got on me

Listening to Strawberry Letter 23

Hid my car at Carbon Beach so I wasn't seen at yours

You're so mature for your age, babe

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mature /məˈtʃʊər/ B2	adjective - fully developed physically or emotionally verb - to become fully developed
younger /ˈjʌŋɡər/ A1	adjective - comparative of young; less in age
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct one's gaze toward something verb - to appear or seem
blonder /ˈblɒndər/ A2	adjective - comparative of blond; having lighter hair
daughter /ˈdɔːtər/ A1	noun - a girl or woman in relation to her parents
age /eɪdʒ/ A1	noun - the length of time that a person has lived
babe /beɪb/ A2	noun - an attractive person, especially a woman
smarter /ˈsmɑːrtər/ A2	adjective - comparative of smart; more intelligent
flattered /ˈflætəd/ B1	adjective - past participle; pleased by attention or praise verb - to praise or compliment insincerely
dim /dɪm/ B1	verb - to make less bright adjective - not bright
lights /laɪts/ A1	noun - plural of light; sources of illumination
wise /waɪz/ A2	adjective - having good judgment
trace /treɪs/ B1	verb - to outline or follow with the eye noun - a mark or outline
lines /laɪnz/ A2	noun - plural of line; long marks or wrinkles
charm /tʃɑːrm/ B1	noun - attraction or power to please verb - to please or delight
cosmic /ˈkɒzmɪk/ B2	adjective - relating to the universe
sign /saɪn/ A2	noun - an indication or symbol verb - to write one's name on a document
trick /trɪk/ A2	noun - a deceitful action verb - to deceive
bait /beɪt/ B1	noun - something used to entice verb - to provoke or tease
tide /taɪd/ A2	noun - the rise and fall of the sea