SAD SOB STORY! :) – English Lyrics

• By: Lola Young
• Album: I'm Only F**cking Myself

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Lola Young's 'SAD SOB STORY! :)', a powerful anthem that masterfully blends raw emotion with sharp, conversational lyrics. This song offers a brilliant opportunity to explore English expressions related to breakups, emotional independence, and moving on from difficult experiences. Lola Young's distinctive delivery and authentic storytelling make it a captivating listen for anyone looking to understand contemporary English nuances in music.

[English]

If lying was a talent, baby, you'd be an expert

I said that I could manage, fuck, I didn't need a lecture

And you're so sick that you made me miss my

Best friend's birthday 'cause you hated how she pointed out

That the jokes that you made about me weren't even ever really that funny

They were just to put me down

I'm so glad we're over

No more fighting, then trying, then fighting again

You can keep the damn sofa

'Cause I never liked the orange, but you hated the red

Guess I had to let you go to know that I didn't need you in the first place

Life's about learning and it can show you that the hard way

But I don't stalk your Instagram 'cause I don't care to know, mate

Who you've been sleeping with's no longer my business

And damn, it feels good, it feels great, I've moved on but I just wanted to say

Best of luck to you and I hope you're happy someday

But keep your sad sob story 'cause I won't read it anyway

You can keep your sad sob story 'cause I won't read it anyway

You can keep your sad sob story 'cause I won't read it anyway

If being mean was a habit, you must be addicted

It's hard to imagine what world you think you live in

'Cause if you didn't win, you'd throw the closest thing to you

Or punch your fist through the wall like it was made of sand

Darling, you're mad, worse than my dad

You should get therapy, or a punching bag

And I'm so glad we're over

No more trying, then fighting, then fighting again

And you can keep the damn sofa

'Cause I never liked the orange but you hated the red

So I had to let you go to know that I didn't need you in the first place

Life's about learning and it can show you that the hard way

But I don't stalk your Instagram 'cause I don't care to know, mate

Who you've been sleeping with's no longer my business

And damn, it feels good, it feels great, I've moved on but I just wanted to say

Best of luck to you and I hope you're happy someday

But keep your sad sob story 'cause I won't read it anyway

You can keep your sad sob story 'cause I won't read it anyway

You can keep your sad sob story-

I had to let you go to know that I didn't need you in the first place

Life's about learning and it can show you that the hard way

But I don't stalk your Instagram, I don't care to know, mate

Who you've been sleeping with's no longer my business

And damn, it feels good, it feels great, I've moved on but I just needed to say

Best of luck to you and I hope you're happy someday

But keep your sad sob story 'cause I won't read it, I won't read it anyway

You can keep your sad sob story 'cause I won't read it, I won't read it anyway

I won't read it anyway

Yeah, yeah-yeah

Yeah, yeah

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sad /sæd/ A2	adjective - feeling sorrowful or unhappy
story /ˈstɔːri/ A2	noun - a narrative of real or imagined events
keep /kiːp/ A2	verb - to retain or continue to have verb - to continue doing something
read /riːd/ A2	verb - to look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter
let /lɛt/ A2	verb - to allow or permit
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
hard /hɑːrd/ A1	adjective - solid, firm, or difficult to do
addicted /əˈdɪktɪd/ B2	adjective - physically or mentally dependent on a habit or substance
habit /ˈhæbɪt/ B1	noun - a regular practice or routine
mean /miːn/ B2	adjective - unkind or spiteful
therapy /ˈθɛrəpi/ B2	noun - treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder
punch /pʌntʃ/ B1	verb - to strike with a closed fist noun - a blow with a closed fist
wall /wɔːl/ A1	noun - a vertical structure that encloses or divides an area
sand /sænd/ A1	noun - fine particles of rock and minerals, typically found on beaches
business /ˈbɪznəs/ B1	noun - commercial activity; a person's occupation or concerns
Instagram /ˈɪnstəɡræm/ B2	noun - a social‑media platform for sharing photos and videos
luck /lʌk/ A2	noun - fortune or success that occurs by chance
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
expert /ˈɛkspɜːrt/ B2	noun - a person with extensive knowledge or skill in a particular area

Key Grammar Structures

• If lying was a talent, baby, you'd be an expert

  ➔ Past Subjunctive

  ➔ The phrase 'If lying was a talent' uses the past subjunctive to express a hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situation. It implies a condition that is not true or is unlikely.

• I'm so glad we're over

  ➔ Present Continuous with 'be'

  ➔ The phrase 'we're over' uses the present continuous with 'be' to indicate a current state or situation that is still relevant. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of the relationship being over.

• Life's about learning and it can show you that the hard way

  ➔ Contraction and Modal Verb

  ➔ The phrase 'Life's about learning' uses a contraction ('Life's' for 'Life is'). The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or ability. 'Can show you' indicates that life has the potential to teach lessons in a difficult manner.

• But I don't stalk your Instagram 'cause I don't care to know, mate

  ➔ Contraction and Negative Sentence

  ➔ The phrase 'I don't stalk' uses a contraction ('don't' for 'do not'). The negative sentence structure emphasizes the lack of action or interest. 'Cause' is a colloquial contraction of 'because'.

• Who you've been sleeping with's no longer my business

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous and Contraction

  ➔ The phrase 'you've been sleeping' uses the present perfect continuous to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present. The contraction 'with's' is used for 'with is'.

• Best of luck to you and I hope you're happy someday

  ➔ Future in the Past and Subjunctive Mood

  ➔ The phrase 'I hope you're happy someday' uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish or desire for the future. 'Someday' indicates an unspecified time in the future.