Not Fair – English Lyrics

• By: Lily Allen
• Album: It's Not Me, It's You

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Lily Allen's sharp wit and unique sound with "Not Fair." This catchy pop track, infused with country and bluegrass elements, offers a humorous yet candid exploration of relationship dynamics and sexual frustration. Listening to this song is an excellent way to grasp contemporary English storytelling and colloquialisms in a relatable, engaging context.

[English]

Oh, he treats me with respect

He says he loves me all the time

He calls me 15 times a day

He likes to make sure that I'm fine

You know I've never met a man

Who's made me feel quite so secure

He's not like all them other boys

They're all so dumb and immature

There's just one thing that's getting in the way

When we go up to bed, you're just no good, it's such a shame

I look into your eyes, I want to get to know ya

And then you make this noise, and it's apparent it's all over

It's not fair and I think you're really mean

I think you're really mean, I think you're really mean

Oh, you're supposed to care

But you never make me scream

You never make me scream

Oh, it's not fair and it's really not okay

It's really not okay, it's really not okay

Oh, you're supposed to care

But all you do is take

Yeah, all you do is take

Oh, I lie here in the wet patch

In the middle of the bed

I'm feeling pretty damn hard-done by

I spent ages givin' —

Then I remember all the nice things

That you've ever said to me

Maybe I'm just overreacting

Maybe you're the one for me

There's just one thing that's getting in the way

When we go up to bed, you're just no good, it's such a shame

I look into your eyes, I want to get to know ya

And then you make this noise, and it's apparent it's all over

It's not fair and I think you're really mean

I think you're really mean, I think you're really mean

Oh, you're supposed to care

But you never make me scream

You never make me scream

Oh, it's not fair and it's really not okay

It's really not okay, it's really not okay

Oh, you're supposed to care

But all you do is take

Yeah, all you do is take

...

There's just one thing that's getting in the way

When we go up to bed, you're just no good, it's such a shame

I look into your eyes, I want to get to know ya

And then you make this noise, and it's apparent it's all over

It's not fair and I think you're really mean

I think you're really mean, I think you're really mean

Oh, you're supposed to care

But you never make me scream

You never make me scream

Oh, it's not fair and it's really not okay

It's really not okay, it's really not okay

Oh, you're supposed to care

But all you do is take

Yeah, all you do is take

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
treat /triːt/ B1	verb - to behave towards someone in a particular way
respect /rɪˈspɛkt/ B2	noun - a feeling of admiration for someone or something
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a strong affection for someone
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - having the qualities required for a particular role
mean /miːn/ B1	adjective - unkind or unpleasant
scream /skriːm/ B2	verb - to make a loud, high-pitched sound
shame /ʃeɪm/ B2	noun - a painful feeling of humiliation or distress
way /weɪ/ A2	noun - a method, style, or manner of doing something
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
apparent /əˈpærənt/ B2	adjective - clearly visible or understood
overreact /ˌoʊvərˈriːækt/ B2	verb - to react more strongly than is necessary
fine /faɪn/ A2	adjective - of high quality
middle /ˈmɪdəl/ A2	noun - the central point or part
nice /naɪs/ A2	adjective - pleasant; agreeable
age /eɪdʒ/ A1	noun - the length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed