Something Stupid – English Lyrics

• By: Frank Sinatra

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the delicate nuances of expressing love with Frank and Nancy Sinatra's "Something Stupid". This classic duet provides a glimpse into the complexities of relationships and the fear of vulnerability, offering valuable insights into emotional expression in the English language. Discover how simple words can carry profound meaning, making this song a timeless exploration of the human heart.

[English]

I know I stand in line, until you think you have the time

To spend an evening with me

And if we go someplace to dance, I know that there's a chance

You won't be leaving with me

And afterwards we drop into a quiet little place

And have a drink or two

And then I go and spoil it all

By saying something stupid like "I love you"

I can see it in your eyes, that you despise the same old lies

You heard the night before

And though it's just a line to you

For me it's true, it never seemed so right before

...

I practice every day to find some clever lines to say

To make the meaning come through

But then I think I'll wait until the evening gets late

And I'm alone with you

The time is right your perfume fills my head

The stars get red and oh, the night's so blue

And then I go and spoil it all

By saying something stupid like "I love you"

...

The time is right your perfume fills my head

The stars get red and oh, the night's so blue

And then I go and spoil it all

By saying something stupid like "I love you"

I love you

I love you

I love you

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
spend /spend/ A2	verb - to use time, energy, or money
evening /ˈiːvnɪŋ/ A1	noun - the period of time at the end of the day, usually from about 6 p.m. to bedtime
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music noun - an act of dancing
chance /tʃæns/ A2	noun - a possibility of something happening
leaving /ˈliːvɪŋ/ A2	verb - going away from a place or person
quiet /ˈkwaɪət/ A2	adjective - making little or no noise
spoil /spɔɪl/ B2	verb - to reduce the enjoyment, value, or success of something
stupid /ˈstjuːpɪd/ B1	adjective - silly or unintelligent
despise /dɪˈspaɪz/ C1	verb - to feel a strong dislike for someone or something because you think that that person or thing is bad or has no value
lies /laɪz/ A2	noun - statements that are not true
practice /ˈpræktɪs/ A2	verb - to do something repeatedly to improve your skill
clever /ˈklevər/ B1	adjective - intelligent and able to understand things quickly
meaning /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ A2	noun - what is intended to be, or actually is, expressed or indicated
late /leɪt/ A1	adjective - near the end of a period of time
perfume /ˈpɜːrfjuːm/ B1	noun - a liquid with a pleasant smell
stars /stɑːrz/ A1	noun - celestial bodies appearing as fixed luminous points in the night sky
red /red/ A1	adjective - a colour like that of blood
blue /bluː/ A1	adjective - a colour like that of a clear unclouded sky in the daytime