Only You – English Lyrics

• By: Wheatus, Josh Devine, Sandy Beales

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the English language through "Only You" by Wheatus, a song with a powerful story of standing up for your tastes. The lyrics offer a chance to learn vocabulary related to identity and social commentary, all wrapped in an energetic rock track. It’s a special song because it turns a negative experience into a positive and defiant message of self-acceptance.

[English]

"Well, aren't you sick of them yet?"

They say it like it's a threat.

And when they tell you what it's like to know you

Better than you know yourself,

They call you Little-Chicken-Nugget-Carrot-Soft-Grunge Fangirl...

Well, don't let it bother you,

Don't let 'em get under your skin.

Don't let 'em change the way you feel

About anything...

Don't let 'em change your mind,

Don't ever let 'em take up all your time.

Being you is never gonna be their job and that's fine,

Cause only you can do it right.

"Oh man, I'm stoked for this show.

Well, maybe you should stay home.

Cause I don't wanna have to watch you

Mosh with kids again, you're much too old."

You call me Little-Chicken-Nugget-Carrot-Soft-Grunge Fangirl...

But won't let you get to me,

I won't let you get under my skin.

You'll never change the way I feel

About anything...

You're not gonna change my mind,

You'll never ever take up all my time.

Being me is never gonna be your job and that's fine,

Cause only I can do it right.

You and your mohawk feeling super brave,

I bet you're gonna try and rush the stage

Toniiiiiiiiiiiight...

Do I hit back, or should I be afraid?

Is everybody laughing at you? You just made my night,

But none of us wanted to fight...

And we'll never get to you,

We'll never get under your skin.

We'll never change the way you feel

About anything...

We're not gonna change your mind,

We'll never ever take up all your time.

Being you is never gonna be our job and that's fine,

Cause only you can do it right.

Yeah, only you can do it right.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bother /ˈbɒðər/ A2	verb - to annoy or trouble someone
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A1	verb - to make or become different
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the part of a person that thinks and feels verb - to be bothered or upset by something
show /ʃoʊ/ A1	noun - a performance or event verb - to present or allow to be seen
stoked /stoʊkt/ B1	adjective - very excited or enthusiastic
watch /wɒtʃ/ A1	verb - to look at or observe something
mosh /mɒʃ/ B2	verb - to dance aggressively in a crowd at a concert
rush /rʌʃ/ A2	verb - to move or act with great speed
stage /steɪdʒ/ A1	noun - a raised platform in a theater or concert
hit /hɪt/ A1	verb - to strike or collide with
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A1	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety
laughing /ˈlæfɪŋ/ A1	verb - to show amusement with a smile and vocal sound
fight /faɪt/ A1	noun - a violent confrontation verb - to take part in a violent confrontation
brave /breɪv/ A2	adjective - courageous and not afraid
job /dʒɒb/ A1	noun - a paid position of regular employment