NO TEARS FOR NEW YEAR'S – English Lyrics

• By: Katy Perry
• Album: 1432

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Katy Perry's "NO TEARS FOR NEW YEAR'S," a vibrant pop track that perfectly captures the spirit of new beginnings and emotional resilience. This song is an excellent way to immerse yourself in English lyrics that tell a story of overcoming heartbreak and embracing self-worth. You'll learn empowering phrases and expressions related to moving on and celebrating personal independence, all set to an infectious melody that makes learning a joyful experience.

[English]

I promise you no more tears for New Year's

I promise you no more tears for New Year's

Soon as it hits 12 o'clock, that's when all the crying stops

I promise you no more tears for New Year's

It's almost midnight in Malibu

Tonight I'm kissin' strangers

This black mascara is waterproof

'Cause I'm on my worst behavior

Yeah, I could swear off the wine (oh, no-no)

Yeah, I could go on a diet (oh, no-no)

First thing on my list I'm gonna do

Is quitting you, heartbreaker

I promise you no more tears for New Year's

I promise you no more tears for New Year's

Soon as it hits 12 o'clock, that's when all the crying stops

I promise you no more tears for New Year's

364 days ago

I showed you Santa Barbara

Got drunk at Joe's, crashed our bicycles

You even met my mama

She saw that look in your eyes (oh, no-no)

She knew something wasn't right (oh, no-no)

I can't believe I was such a fool

For thinking I could change ya (I could change ya)

I promise you no more tears for New Year's

I promise you no more tears for New Year's

Soon as it hits 12 o'clock, that's when all the crying stops

I promise you no more tears for New Year's

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ A1	verb - to tell someone that you will certainly do something
tears /tɪərz/ A1	noun - drops of liquid from the eyes as a sign of sadness
crying /ˈkraɪɪŋ/ A1	verb - to weep or shed tears
midnight /ˈmɪdnaɪt/ A1	noun - 12 o'clock at night
kissin /ˈkɪsɪŋ/ A1	verb - to touch someone with your lips as a sign of love
waterproof /ˈwɔːtərpruːf/ B1	adjective - not allowing water to pass through
behavior /bɪˈheɪvjər/ A2	noun - the way someone acts
swear /swɛər/ B1	verb - to promise something seriously
diet /ˈdaɪət/ A2	noun - the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person
quitting /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/ A2	verb - to stop doing something
heartbreaker /ˈhɑːrtbreɪkər/ B1	noun - a person who causes emotional pain
drunk /drʌŋk/ A2	adjective - intoxicated by alcohol
crashed /kræʃt/ B1	verb - to fall or collide suddenly and violently
fool /fuːl/ A1	noun - a person who acts without sense or judgment
thinking /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ A1	verb - to have ideas or opinions in the mind

Key Grammar Structures

• I promise you no more tears for New Year's

  ➔ Present simple for promises

  ➔ The verb "promise" is in the present simple to express a future commitment.

• Soon as it hits 12 o'clock, that's when all the crying stops

  ➔ Subordinate time clause with "as soon as"

  ➔ The phrase "as soon as" introduces a time clause ("as soon as it hits 12 o'clock"), followed by the main clause "that's when all the crying stops".

• I'm kissin' strangers

  ➔ Present continuous (informal contraction) for current actions

  ➔ The contraction "I'm" + "kissin'" forms the present continuous, indicating an action happening right now.

• 'Cause I'm on my worst behavior

  ➔ Causal clause using the colloquial "'cause" (because)

  ➔ The informal "'cause" stands for "because" and introduces the reason for the previous statement.

• I could swear off the wine (oh, no-no)

  ➔ Modal verb "could" for hypothetical ability or possibility

  ➔ The modal "could" expresses a hypothetical ability – the speaker is saying they might be able to give up wine.

• First thing on my list I'm gonna do is quitting you, heartbreaker

  ➔ Future intention with informal "be going to" ("gonna") + infinitive

  ➔ The phrase "I'm gonna" is the informal contraction of "I am going to", indicating a plan for the future.

• I can't believe I was such a fool

  ➔ Expression of disbelief using "can't believe" + past simple

  ➔ The phrase "can't believe" is used to show surprise or disappointment about a past event ("I was such a fool").

• She saw that look in your eyes (oh, no-no)

  ➔ Simple past for completed observation

  ➔ The verb "saw" is the simple past of "see", indicating a completed action in the past.