My Friends Over You – English Lyrics

• By: New Found Glory, Ne-Yo

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of pop-punk with New Found Glory's "My Friends Over You." This energetic track, released in 2002, offers a fantastic opportunity to learn conversational English, particularly phrases related to relationships, difficult choices, and prioritizing friendships. Its straightforward lyrics and catchy melodies make it accessible for language learners, while its core message about navigating young adult relationships provides insight into common emotional experiences and social dynamics expressed in English music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
kiss /kɪs/ A2	noun - a touch with the lips as a sign of love or greeting verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of love or greeting
routine /ruːˈtiːn/ B2	noun - a regular way of doing something adjective - done or happening regularly
lead /liːd/ B1	verb - to guide or direct noun - a type of metal
talk /tɔːk/ A2	verb - to communicate vocally noun - a conversation
fault /fɔːlt/ B2	noun - a mistake or responsibility
friend /frɛnd/ A2	noun - a person you like and trust
damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ B2	noun - physical harm that reduces value verb - to harm or break
true /truː/ B2	adjective - factual or genuine
want /wɒnt/ A2	verb - to desire or wish for something
finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ B1	verb - to complete or end
room /ruːm/ A2	noun - a space that can hold things or people
damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ B2	noun - physical harm that reduces value
swear /swɛər/ C1	verb - to promise solemnly or use offensive language
true /truː/ B2	adjective - factual or genuine
found /faʊnd/ B2	verb - to establish or set up something

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm drunk off your kiss.

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "I'm drunk" indicates an ongoing state resulting from a recent action.

• It's just for show, isn't it?

  ➔ Tag question

  ➔ The phrase "isn't it?" is used to confirm the statement made before.

• You were everything I wanted.

  ➔ Past simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "You were everything" indicates a completed action or state in the past.

• I'd still pick my friends over you.

  ➔ Conditional mood

  ➔ The phrase "I'd still pick" suggests a hypothetical situation where a choice is made.

• It's alright to forget.

  ➔ Infinitive phrase

  ➔ The phrase "to forget" is an infinitive that expresses an action.

• Though you swear that you are true.

  ➔ Subordinate clause

  ➔ The phrase "though you swear" introduces a condition that contrasts with the main clause.