Meanwhile Back At Mama's – English Lyrics

• By: Tim McGraw

Lyrics & Translation

This heartfelt duet offers a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the language of country music. Its tender lyrics and laid-back arrangement make it accessible for learners, while the universal themes of home, family, and appreciating simple pleasures provide relatable context for vocabulary and expressions. The emotional depth of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's blending voices further enhances the learning experience, making the song a memorable and special piece to explore.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
truck /trʌk/ A1	noun - a large motor vehicle for transporting goods
cash /kæʃ/ A2	noun - money in the form of coins or notes
horses /ˈhɔːrsɪz/ A1	noun - plural of horse: a large animal used for riding or pulling vehicles
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible
supper /ˈsʌpər/ B1	noun - an evening meal, especially a light or informal one.
stove /stoʊv/ A2	noun - an apparatus for cooking or heating
beer /bɪr/ A1	noun - an alcoholic drink made from grain
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that provides light and heat to Earth
ridge /rɪdʒ/ B1	noun - a long, narrow crest of land
game /ɡeɪm/ A1	noun - a form of play or sport, especially a competitive one played according to rules and decided by skill, strength, or chance.
daddy /ˈdædi/ A1	noun - father
whiskey /ˈwɪski/ A2	noun - an alcoholic drink made from grain
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, people, and natural features.
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ A2	adjective - mentally deranged; mad
dirt /dɜːrt/ A2	noun - soil or earth
road /roʊd/ A1	noun - a way or route between two places
town /taʊn/ A1	noun - an urban area that has a name, defined boundaries, and local government, and that is generally larger than a village and smaller than a city.