Normal No More – English Lyrics

• By: TYSM

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the conversational and informal side of the English language with 'Normal No More.' This song is a fantastic tool for learners to understand modern idioms, slang, and the expressive nature of 'I don't want to' constructs, all while providing a catchy, emotional narrative about finding one's voice.

[English]

I don't wanna be normal no more

I don't wanna take drugs in the club

I don't wanna pretend I'm in love

Don't wanna put out just for fun

I don't wanna be normal no more

I don't wanna take drugs in the club

I don't wanna pretend I'm in love

Don't wanna put out just for fun

...

Sober when I'm faded

Permanent vacation

Don't care if I'm jaded

Done with all this faking

I don't wanna have to try, no

I could walk a perfect line now

I don't want no alibi, no

Don't lose any sleep at night, no

I don't wanna be normal no more

I don't wanna take drugs in the club

I don't wanna pretend I'm in love

Don't wanna put out just for fun

I don't wanna be normal no more

I don't wanna take drugs in the club

I don't wanna pretend I'm in love

Don't wanna put out just for fun

...

Drinking from the bottle

But it's just Pellegrino

Getting fucked up got real boring

So it's Grino for placebo

I don't wanna have to try, no

I could walk a perfect line now

I don't want no alibi, no

Don't lose any sleep at night, no

I don't wanna be normal no more

I don't wanna take drugs in the club

I don't wanna pretend I'm in love

Don't wanna put out just for fun

I don't wanna be normal no more

I don't wanna take drugs in the club

I don't wanna pretend I'm in love

Don't wanna put out just for fun

...

I don't wanna be normal no more

I don't wanna be normal no more

I don't wanna be normal no more

...

I don't wanna be normal no more

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
drugs /drʌɡz/ B1	noun - substances that affect the body or mind, often illegal or used recreationally
club /klʌb/ A2	noun - a place for socializing, dancing, and entertainment, especially at night
pretend /prɪˈtend/ A2	verb - to act as if something is true when it is not
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - strong affection or deep caring for someone or something verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
fun /fʌn/ A1	noun - enjoyment or amusement
sober /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/ B2	adjective - not affected by alcohol or drugs; serious or clear-headed
faded /ˈfeɪ.dɪd/ B2	adjective - no longer strong or clear; less intense, often referring to intoxication
vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ A2	noun - a period of time to relax or travel; holiday
jaded /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/ C1	adjective - tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, often after having too much of something
faking /ˈfeɪ.kɪŋ/ B2	verb - pretending something is real or true; deceiving
try /traɪ/ A1	verb - to make an effort or attempt
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move on foot at a moderate pace
perfect /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ B1	adjective - flawless; without any mistakes
line /laɪn/ A2	noun - a long, narrow mark or route; also a figurative boundary or guideline
alibi /ˈæl.ɪ.baɪ/ B2	noun - proof or claim that someone was elsewhere when something happened
sleep /sliːp/ A1	verb - to rest with eyes closed and mind inactive
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
bottle /ˈbɑː.tl̩/ A2	noun - a container with a narrow neck used for storing liquids
placebo /pləˈsiː.boʊ/ C1	noun - a substance with no medical effect, used as a control in experiments
boring /ˈbɔː.rɪŋ/ A2	adjective - not interesting; dull

Key Grammar Structures

• I don't wanna be normal no more

  ➔ Negative form with 'do not want to' (spoken contraction 'wanna')

  ➔ The word 'wanna' means 'want to'. This negative form expresses refusal or rejection of being 'normal'.

• I don't wanna take drugs in the club

  ➔ Infinitive phrase with 'take' after 'want to'

  ➔ The structure 'want to + verb' expresses a desire or lack thereof to perform the action. 'Take drugs' is the verb phrase.

• Don't wanna put out just for fun

  ➔ Imperative or elliptical form (subject omitted)

  ➔ Dropping 'I' creates an elliptical form used in songs or speech for emphasis or rhythm.

• Sober when I'm faded

  ➔ Contrasting clause using 'when' for condition or paradox

  ➔ The line contrasts 'sober' and 'faded' (intoxicated), highlighting irony.

• Permanent vacation

  ➔ Noun phrase (adjective + noun)

  ➔ 'Permanent' modifies 'vacation', forming a descriptive noun phrase meaning endless rest or escape.

• Don't lose any sleep at night

  ➔ Imperative with idiomatic expression

  ➔ The idiom 'don't lose sleep over something' means not to worry. It’s a figurative way to say 'don’t stress'.

• Getting fucked up got real boring

  ➔ Gerund as the subject + past tense verb

  ➔ 'Getting fucked up' acts as the subject. The phrase means 'getting drunk or high'.

• I could walk a perfect line now

  ➔ Modal verb 'could' expressing ability or possibility

  ➔ 'Could' here expresses current ability improved by sobriety.

• Don't lose any sleep at night, no

  ➔ Use of tag 'no' for emphasis

  ➔ Adding 'no' after a statement adds emphasis, common in spoken and lyrical English.