Somebody Else – English Lyrics

• By: Calvin Harris, Jorja Smith, Lil Durk
• Album: Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the poignant narrative of "Somebody Else" by Calvin Harris, Jorja Smith, and Lil Durk. This track, rich with soulful R&B and hip-hop inflections over a laid-back funk groove, offers a unique opportunity to explore English expressions of heartbreak, betrayal, and emotional introspection. Its collaborative blend of distinct vocal styles and evocative lyrics provides a relatable and engaging listening experience for language learners.

[English]

Did you notice?

Did you find?

Mistakes I made?

The times I tried, did you realize?

To let you go from me

The amount of thing we've had

A thousand times

That you don't understand my

Understand me

What the hell am I doin' here?

What the hell am I waitin' for?

Why did I take more than I can bear?

Don't do fear, never holdin' on

'Cause you're still aren't worth it

What the hell are we doin' here?

What the hell are you waitin' for?

Where'd you call? Are you with my friends?

No distant love

Oh, hey, I found

I found somebody, love, someone else

Why you have to be in love with somebody else? Oh

Oh, hey, I found

I found somebody, love, someone else

Why you have to be in love with somebody else? How?

Love like rock, paper, scissors, willin' to cut you off

And if I ain't fall in love with you, I wouldn't fuck you soft (yeah, yeah)

Me and her fightin' through the days, it throw my focus off (yeah, yeah)

The media treat me like I ain't The Voice and I'm below the blogs

Life too dangerous at 22, I can't ignore her calls

I called her a "Bitch" the other day, she say she no one's dog (I'm sorry)

She say she a stay-at-home mom, that's the perfect job

And I ain't gon' lie to the world, she workin' hard (oh yeah)

Like how you fall in love with somebody else? (How you fall in love?)

And if I even like a picture, I be on somebody's couch (yeah)

Somebody's bed, somebody's house (yeah, yeah, yeah)

Instead of fixin' her head, she was kickin' me out (yeah, yeah)

Oh, but I'm different (different)

How you mad I'm from the trenches? (Oh, oh)

And I don't care about bitches (oh, oh)

Allah, my witness (oh, oh)

Oh, hey, I found

I found somebody, love, someone else

Why you have to be in love with somebody else? How?

Oh, hey, I found

I found somebody, love, someone else

Why you have to be in love with somebody else? How?

Can somebody please tell me

How you fall in love with somebody else?

Somebody else, somebody else, somebody else

Oh

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ B1	verb - to become aware of something
mistakes /mɪˈsteɪks/ B1	noun - errors or faults
realize /ˈriːəlaɪz/ B1	verb - to become fully aware of something
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ B1	verb - to perceive the intended meaning of words, a language, or a speaker
waitin' /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ A2	verb - remaining inactive in expectation
distant /ˈdɪstənt/ B2	adjective - far away in space or time
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for
rock /rɒk/ A2	noun - a stone
scissors /ˈsɪzərz/ A2	noun - an instrument for cutting
fall /fɔːl/ A2	verb - to move downwards
fightin' /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ B1	verb - to take part in a physical fight
focus /ˈfoʊkəs/ B2	noun - the point at which rays converge verb - to concentrate
dangerous /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ B2	adjective - full of danger
ignore /ɪɡˈnɔːr/ B1	verb - to refuse to take notice of
perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ B2	adjective - having all the required or desirable elements
different /ˈdɪfrənt/ B1	adjective - not the same as another
trenches /ˈtrɛntʃɪz/ C1	noun - long, narrow ditches dug in the ground

Key Grammar Structures

• The amount of thing we've had

  ➔ Incorrect use of 'thing' instead of 'things'. Should be 'The amount of *things* we've had.'

  ➔ This demonstrates a common error in English grammar, particularly for non-native speakers. 'Thing' is singular, while 'things' is plural. The context requires a plural noun to match 'amount'.

• Don't do fear, never holdin' on

  ➔ Use of 'Don't do fear' as a colloquialism. More standard would be 'Don't be afraid' or 'Don't fear'.

  ➔ This line uses a non-standard phrasing for emphasis. While understandable, it's not grammatically correct in formal English. It's a stylistic choice reflecting the song's informal tone.

• I called her a 'Bitch' the other day, she say she no one's dog

  ➔ Incorrect subject-verb agreement. Should be 'I called her a 'Bitch' the other day, she *said* she is no one's dog'.

  ➔ The original sentence lacks the auxiliary verb 'said' to properly introduce the reported speech. Also, 'is' is more appropriate than 'was' in this context.

• Life too dangerous at 22, I can't ignore her calls

  ➔ Use of 'ignore her calls' - a phrasal verb. Perfectly acceptable and common.

  ➔ This demonstrates the use of a phrasal verb ('ignore' + 'calls') which is a common feature of English, particularly in informal speech.

• And if I ain't fall in love with you, I wouldn't fuck you soft

  ➔ Use of 'ain't' - a contraction of 'am not', 'is not', 'are not', 'has not', or 'have not'. Informal and often considered non-standard.

  ➔ 'Ain't' is a colloquial contraction. While common in informal speech, it's generally avoided in formal writing or speaking.

• Like how you fall in love with somebody else?

  ➔ Use of 'Like' as a conjunction. While increasingly common in informal speech, it's grammatically less precise than 'How' or 'The way'.

  ➔ The use of 'like' in this way is a common feature of modern informal English, often criticized by grammar purists. 'How' would be a more grammatically correct alternative.