New Shapes – English Lyrics

• By: Charli XCX, Christine and the Queens, Caroline Polachek
• Album: CRASH

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant '80s-inspired synth-pop of "New Shapes" by Charli XCX, Christine and the Queens, and Caroline Polachek. This track offers a compelling way to learn English through its relatable and introspective lyrics about the messy realities of modern relationships. You'll encounter vocabulary and expressions related to love, independence, and emotional conflict, all set to an irresistibly danceable beat. The unique collaboration between these three distinct pop artists makes it a special piece, showcasing diverse vocal styles and lyrical perspectives that encourage a deeper understanding of English in a contemporary context.

[English]

What you want

I ain't got it

What you want

What you want

I ain't got it

What you want

I ain't got it

I don't know why

I got a tendency to run away

Don't know why

I'm always pushing for a sweet escape

Even though I feel so close

I just can't control how I feel

And I gotta be free, need to breathe

But sometimes

I need all night, all day

We could fall in love in new shapes

New shapes

And when the morning comes, I'm sorry, I stayed

Tell you honestly, I can't change, can't change

What you want

I ain't got it

What you want

What you want

I ain't got it

I ain't got it

What if

I created places for you to let go

What if you wanted to watch because we both know

That now we are so close

We don't have to fight how we feel

When the lights and the skins are cold

I surrender to it all night, all day

Then we fall in love in new shapes

New shapes

Then the morning comes all misty, we fade

Cause we fell in love in new shapes, in new shapes, oh

What you want

I ain't got it

What you want

What you want

I ain't got it

I ain't got it

Thinking of me but you're stuck on the west side again

Maybe we're meant for another dimension, babe

Deep in the dark of your brain like a star in space

You call it art, but you pulled on my heart

And you twisted it into a new shape

And I'm dive bar-ing again and again

Trying to get up close to you

Fucked if

I know how it's gonna end

But honestly life would be better

If I never met you in the first place

What you want

I ain't got it

What you want

I ain't got it

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ A2	noun - an act of getting away from something dangerous or unpleasant verb - to get free from something dangerous or unpleasant
close /kloʊz/ A1	adjective - near in space or time verb - to move something to a position where it is not open
control /kənˈtroʊl/ A2	verb - to direct or manage something noun - the power to make decisions or influence something
free /friː/ A1	adjective - not limited or restricted
surrender /səˈrɛndər/ B1	verb - to stop resisting and accept defeat
shape /ʃeɪp/ A1	noun - the form of something verb - to make something have a specific form
dimension /dɪˈmɛnʃən/ B2	noun - a measurable extent of something
twist /twɪst/ A2	verb - to turn or bend something noun - an act of turning or bending
art /ɑːrt/ A1	noun - the expression or application of human creative skill
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood around the body
pull /pʊl/ A1	verb - to move something toward oneself
fight /faɪt/ A1	verb - to take part in a physical conflict noun - a violent confrontation
fade /feɪd/ B1	verb - to gradually become weaker or less visible
stuck /stʌk/ A2	adjective - unable to move or get free
honestly /ˈɒnɪstli/ A2	adverb - in a sincere and truthful way