Phoebe – English Lyrics

• By: Audrey Hobert
• Album: Who's the Clown?

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Audrey Hobert's "Phoebe," a truly special song that offers a raw and relatable look into self-acceptance. Through its witty and confessional lyrics, you can explore everyday English expressions related to self-image, pop culture references, and personal growth. The song's charm lies in its honest vulnerability and how it finds beauty in being uniquely oneself, making it an engaging way to connect with contemporary English storytelling.

[English]

I went to New York

'cause a man in a suit told me, "You're gonna be a star"

I said, "Yeah, I know,"

But it came out like, "What, who me?"

I took a walk on the beach

'cause the guy doesn't like me back

Even though I'm gonna be a star

Guess I don't have it, guess I don't have it after all

But it's okay, 'cause my life is so exciting

Every night is like a party, 'cause I bit the bullet

I'm finally watching Friends

"What took me so long?"

I say to no one, 'cause I'm alone all the time

But now I'm never lonely, not since I met Joey

But when I turn the lights off, Joey doesn't hold me

And in my darkest moment

I wonder if I met him out at a bar

If he'd seen me, a perfect star

Wanna take me home for that reason only

'Cause why else would you want me?

I think I've got a fucked up face

And that thought used to haunt me

'Til it fell in its sweet embrace

Now I don't sweat the acne

It's a bitch, but it goes away

And who cares if I'm pretty?

I feel like I'm Phoebe

I feel like it totally works

When the blue in my skirt doesn't work with the blue in my top

And if I tried to be her, it'd fall so flat, it'd feel badly

And most of these days, I feel the dull ache

But then I say, "Stop," and then I feel great

'Cause it could be worse, I know, I know

Know it in the worst way

We rehearsed this, mm

Everything's okay

'Cause my life is so enticing

In the corner, eating icing

It's a birthday party, these people aren't my friends

I'm thinking "So long," amidst their deep talk

'Bout someone they didn't invite

But I'd rather be lonely, counted out and homely

I know that he'll need me once he gets to know me

Wonder when I'll meet him

Wonder if he's sitting there at a bar

And if he likes 'em all off guard

Just what they told me

'Cause why else would you want me?

I think I got a fucked up face (ooh)

And that thought used to haunt me

'Til I fell in its sweet embrace (uh-huh)

Now I don't sweat the acne

It's a bitch, but it goes away (oh)

Who cares if I'm pretty?

I feel like I'm Phoebe

I feel like a whore

No, I'm good, thanks for asking

That'd be awesome, but no worries if not

Best believe I can hack it

Check it out, I made it this far

Had to dig deep inside me

'TiI I found what I was looking for

It was right there inside me (ah)

It was beautiful, beautiful, beautiful (beautiful)

Why else would you want me?

I think I got a fucked up face (gorgeous, amazing)

And that thought used to haunt me (beautiful, beautiful, beautiful)

'Til I fell in its sweet embrace (uh-huh)

Now I don't sweat the acne

It's a bitch, but it goes away (yeah)

Who cares if I'm pretty?

I feel like I'm Phoebe

I feel like a whore

Who cares if I'm pretty?

I feel like I'm Phoebe

I feel like a whore

Oh-oh

Ooh, uh-uh

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
star /stɑːr/ B1	noun - a luminous point in the sky; a famous performer verb - to play a leading role; to feature prominently
beach /biːtʃ/ A1	noun - shoreline of a body of water, covered with sand
lonely /ˈloʊnli/ B1	adjective - feeling sad because one has no friends or company
exciting /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ B1	adjective - causing great enthusiasm or interest
party /ˈpɑːrti/ B1	noun - a social gathering for entertainment verb - to celebrate with a party
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
bar /bɑːr/ A2	noun - an establishment that serves alcoholic drinks
perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ B1	adjective - without any flaws or defects
haunt /hɔːnt/ B2	verb - to appear repeatedly as a ghost; to disturb persistently
acne /ˈækni/ B2	noun - a skin condition marked by pimples
pretty /ˈprɪti/ A2	adjective - attractive in a delicate way
Phoebe /ˈfiːbi/ C1	proper noun - a female given name of Greek origin meaning 'bright, pure'
beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/ B1	adjective - pleasing to the senses or mind
hack /hæk/ B2	verb - to manage to cope with a difficult situation
dig /dɪg/ B1	verb - to break up and move earth; also to explore deeply (figurative)
meet /miːt/ A1	verb - to come into the presence or company of someone
reason /ˈriːzən/ B1	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification
embrace /ɛmˈbreɪs/ B2	noun - a close hug verb - to hold someone closely in one's arms; to accept willingly
dull /dʌl/ B2	adjective - lacking sharpness or excitement; boring
ache /eɪk/ B2	noun - a continuous, dull pain