Single Soon – English Lyrics

• By: Selena Gomez

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Selena Gomez's "Single Soon," a vibrant pop and disco-infused track that celebrates self-love and the joy of being unattached. Learn expressions related to independence, breaking up, and embracing freedom, all set to a catchy beat that's perfect for dancing and boosting your confidence.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
single /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ A2	adjective - not married or having a romantic relationship
phone /foʊn/ A1	noun - a device used to talk to someone who is far away
note /noʊt/ A2	noun - a short written message
pocket /ˈpɑːkɪt/ A2	noun - a small bag sewn into or onto a garment
coat /koʊt/ A1	noun - an outer garment worn to keep warm or dry
tear /tɪr/ A2	noun - a drop of clear salty liquid secreted from glands in the eye
weekend /ˈwiːkend/ A1	noun - the period from Friday evening to Sunday evening
dress /dres/ A1	noun - a one-piece garment for women verb - to put on clothes
shoes /ʃuːz/ A1	noun - footwear
mess /mes/ B1	noun - a dirty or untidy state of things or place
news /nuːz/ A2	noun - newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
date /deɪt/ A2	verb - go out with (someone) romantically
late /leɪt/ A1	adjective - after the expected or usual time
maintenance /ˈmeɪntənəns/ B2	noun - the process of maintaining or preserving something
reason /ˈriːzən/ B1	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
fun /fʌn/ A1	noun - enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure
young /jʌŋ/ A1	adjective - having lived or existed for only a short time
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole

Key Grammar Structures

• Should I do it on the phone?

  ➔ Modal verb 'should' for suggestions/advice.

  ➔ The modal verb "should" expresses a suggestion or advice about a possible action. The speaker is considering whether to break up with their partner over the phone.

• I don’t wanna see a tear

  ➔ Use of "wanna" (want to) - informal contraction. Negative form with 'don't'.

  ➔ "Wanna" is a colloquial contraction of "want to". The negative construction "don't wanna" expresses a desire to avoid something (seeing a tear).

• I’ll be single soon

  ➔ Future tense with "will be".

  ➔ "I'll be" is a contraction of "I will be". This sentence expresses a future state or condition – the speaker expects to be single in the near future.

• I know he’ll be a mess

  ➔ Future tense with "will be". Contraction of "he will" to "he'll".

  ➔ Similar to the previous example, "he'll be" uses the future tense to predict his emotional state after the breakup. "A mess" is an idiom for someone being emotionally distraught or disorganized.

• Ima date who I wanna

  ➔ Informal contraction "ima" (I'm gonna/going to). Use of "who" as a relative pronoun referring to the object of the verb 'date'.

  ➔ "Ima" is a very informal contraction often used in speech and song lyrics. The use of 'who' is grammatically correct here, although in more formal contexts, 'whom' might be preferred. 'Who' is acting as the object of the dating action.

• Stay out late if I wanna

  ➔ Conditional clause with "if". Informal use of "wanna" (want to).

  ➔ The sentence includes a conditional clause beginning with "if", indicating that staying out late is dependent on her wanting to. "Wanna" is an informal contraction of "want to".

• I know I’m a little high maintenance

  ➔ Use of "I’m" (I am) - contraction. Adjective phrase "high maintenance".

  ➔ "I'm" is a contraction of "I am". "High maintenance" is an adjective phrase used to describe someone who requires a lot of effort, attention, or money to be satisfied or happy.