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It's hard and it hurts 00:23
because it was the promise of something potentially wonderful 00:25
Okay. But you're not addicted to him 00:29
You're addicted to the idea, a fantasy 00:32
Everytime I go sleep 00:58
I see movies that only I dream 01:01
What we could've been, should've been 01:04
You were such a perfect casting for the role 01:06
Tried to call you back but your issues said hello 01:08
Oh, wait 01:11
Fuck I wish that this could've been fate 01:13
But when did love ever go my way 01:16
Now and then these days, all I do is say 01:18
Rest in peace 01:21
the idea of 01:22
you 01:24
the idea of 01:34
you 01:36
Now, everyone gather around 01:48
Setting the scene, a fantasy that I've been thinking about 01:50
Okay your arms round my waist 01:53
Hands holding my face 01:55
Emotional maturity that's 20 plus your age 01:56
Gotta keep myself from coming off delulu 02:00
Tryna keep myself from checking all that you do 02:03
Rest in peace 02:09
the idea of 02:11
you 02:12
the idea of 02:22
you 02:24
I, I was close to the starting line 03:00
Adrenaline always been an addictive high 03:03
Never could, never really identify 03:06
Did I like you or the man I made up in my mind 03:09
I, I was close to the starting line 03:12
Adrenaline always been an addictive high 03:15
Never could, never really identify 03:18
Did I like you 03:21
or the idea of- 03:22

R.I.P. the idea of you – English Lyrics

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Dive into the modern language of heartbreak and self-empowerment with ‘R.I.P. the idea of you.’ This track is a perfect study for English learners looking to master conversational metaphors, expressions of finality, and the nuances of emotional vocabulary in contemporary pop music.

[English]
It's hard and it hurts
because it was the promise of something potentially wonderful
Okay. But you're not addicted to him
You're addicted to the idea, a fantasy
Everytime I go sleep
I see movies that only I dream
What we could've been, should've been
You were such a perfect casting for the role
Tried to call you back but your issues said hello
Oh, wait
Fuck I wish that this could've been fate
But when did love ever go my way
Now and then these days, all I do is say
Rest in peace
the idea of
you
the idea of
you
Now, everyone gather around
Setting the scene, a fantasy that I've been thinking about
Okay your arms round my waist
Hands holding my face
Emotional maturity that's 20 plus your age
Gotta keep myself from coming off delulu
Tryna keep myself from checking all that you do
Rest in peace
the idea of
you
the idea of
you
I, I was close to the starting line
Adrenaline always been an addictive high
Never could, never really identify
Did I like you or the man I made up in my mind
I, I was close to the starting line
Adrenaline always been an addictive high
Never could, never really identify
Did I like you
or the idea of-

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Vocabulary Meanings

addicted

/əˈdɪktɪd/

B2
  • adjective
  • - physically or mentally dependent on a particular substance or activity

fantasy

/ˈfæntəsi/

B1
  • noun
  • - the faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable

perfect

/ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

A2
  • adjective
  • - having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be

casting

/ˈkæstɪŋ/

B2
  • noun
  • - the process of choosing actors for a play, movie, or television program

fate

/feɪt/

B1
  • noun
  • - the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power

gather

/ˈɡæðər/

B1
  • verb
  • - come together; assemble

maturity

/məˈtʃʊrəti/

B2
  • noun
  • - the state, fact, or period of being mature

delulu

/dəˈluːluː/

C2
  • adjective
  • - slang for delusional; having unrealistic expectations

adrenaline

/əˈdrenəlɪn/

B2
  • noun
  • - a hormone secreted in response to stress, increasing rates of blood circulation and breathing

identify

/aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/

B1
  • verb
  • - establish or indicate who or what someone or something is

wonderful

/ˈwʌndərfəl/

A2
  • adjective
  • - inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvelous

promise

/ˈprɑːmɪs/

A2
  • noun
  • - a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that something will happen

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