Older – English Lyrics

• By: Sasha Sloan

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Sasha Sloan's world with 'Older,' a deeply honest and relatable pop ballad that explores the complexities of family and growing up. This song is a masterclass in using simple, direct English to convey profound emotional change and maturity, making it an excellent track for language learners. Listen closely to how the lyrics capture the transition from a child's pain to an adult's empathy, offering powerful vocabulary related to personal growth and emotional vulnerability.

[English]

i used to shut my door, while my mother screamed in the kitchen, i'd turn the music up, get high and try not to listen

to every little fight, cause neither one was right

i swore i'd never be like them but i was just a kid back then

the older i get, the more that i see, my parents aren't heroes, they're just like me

and loving is hard, it don't always work you just try your best, not to get hurt

i used to be mad, but now i know sometimes it's better to let someone go

it just hadn't hit me yet the older i get

i used to wonder why, why they could never be happy

i used to close my eyes and pray for a whole 'nother family where everything was fine, one that felt like mine

i swore i'd never be like them but i was just a kid back then

the older i get, the more that i see, my parents aren't heroes, they're just like me

and loving is hard, it don't always work you just try your best, not to get hurt

i used to be mad, but now i know sometimes it's better to let someone go

it just hadn't hit me yet the older i get

the older i get, the more that i see, my parents aren't heroes, they're just like me

and loving is hard, it don't always work you just try your best, not to get hurt

i used to be mad, but now i know sometimes it's better to let someone go

it just hadn't hit me yet the older i get

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
shut /ʃʌt/ A1	verb - to close something, such as a door or window
scream /skriːm/ A1	verb - to shout or cry out loudly, usually in pain, fear, or anger
high /haɪ/ A1	adjective - elevated or tall adjective - intoxicated or under the influence of drugs
listen /ˈlɪsən/ A1	verb - to pay attention to sound or someone speaking
fight /faɪt/ A1	noun - a violent confrontation or argument verb - to take part in a violent confrontation
swear /swɛər/ A2	verb - to make a solemn promise or vow
hero /ˈhɪroʊ/ A1	noun - a person admired for courage or achievements
hard /hɑːrd/ A1	adjective - requiring a lot of effort
work /wɜːrk/ A1	verb - to be successful or effective noun - effort or activity directed toward a purpose
mad /mæd/ A1	adjective - angry or upset
let /lɛt/ A1	verb - to allow or permit
go /ɡoʊ/ A1	verb - to move or leave
wonder /ˈwʌndər/ A2	verb - to think about something with curiosity
pray /preɪ/ A1	verb - to speak to a god or deity in worship
fine /faɪn/ A1	adjective - satisfactory or acceptable
kid /kɪd/ A1	noun - a young person or child