Stronger Than Me – English Lyrics

• By: Amy Winehouse
• Album: Frank

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Amy Winehouse's "Stronger Than Me" to explore her unique blend of jazz and neo-soul, delivered with a distinctive contralto voice. This song is a masterclass in conveying raw emotion and sharp wit through its lyrics, offering insights into relationship dynamics and societal expectations, making it an engaging listen for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.

[English]

[BALL CLACKS]

[♪♪♪]

♪ You should be stronger than me ♪

♪ You been here seven years longer than me ♪

♪ Don't you know you're supposed to be the man? ♪

♪ Not pale in comparison to who you think I am ♪

♪ You always wanna talk it through ♪

♪ I don't care ♪

♪ I always have to comfort you when I'm there ♪

♪ But that's what I need you to do ♪

♪ Stroke my hair ♪

♪ 'Cause I've forgotten all of young love's joy ♪

♪ Feel like a lady and you my ladyboy ♪

♪ You should be stronger than me ♪

♪ But instead you're longer than frozen turkey ♪

♪ Why'd you always put me in control? ♪

♪ All I need is for my man to live up to his role ♪

♪ Always wanna talk it through, I'm okay ♪

♪ Always have to comfort you every day ♪

♪ But that's what I need you to do ♪

♪ Are you gay? ♪

♪ 'Cause I've forgotten all of young love's joy ♪

♪ Feel like a lady and you my ladyboy ♪

♪ He said "The respect I made you earn ♪

♪ Thought you had so many lessons to learn" ♪

♪ I said "You don't know what love is, get a grip!" ♪

♪ (Grip, grip, grip) ♪

♪ Sounds as if you're reading from some other tired script ♪

♪ I'm not gonna meet your mother anytime ♪

♪ I just wanna grip your body over mine ♪

♪ Please, tell me why you think that's a crime ♪

♪ I've forgotten all of young love's joy ♪

♪ Feel like a lady and you my ladyboy ♪

♪ You should be stronger than me ♪

♪ You should be stronger than me ♪

♪ You should be stronger than me ♪

♪ You should be stronger than me ♪

[♪♪♪]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
stronger /ˈstrɔːŋɡər/ B2	adjective - having great physical power or strength
comfort /ˈkʌmfərt/ B1	verb - to soothe or console someone
joy /dʒɔɪ/ A2	noun - a feeling of great pleasure and happiness
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B1	noun - the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events
respect /rɪˈspɛkt/ B2	noun - a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something
learn /lɜrn/ A2	verb - to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience
body /ˈbɑːdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or an animal
grip /ɡrɪp/ B1	verb - to grasp or hold tightly
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to speak in order to give information or express ideas
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult male human
lady /ˈleɪdi/ A1	noun - a woman of superior social status
frozen /ˈfroʊzən/ B1	adjective - turned into ice or a solid state
supposed /səˈpoʊzd/ B2	adjective - generally assumed or believed to be the case
longer /ˈlɔːŋɡər/ A2	adjective - greater in length or duration

Key Grammar Structures

• You should be stronger than me

  ➔ modal verb 'should' + base form of 'be'

  ➔ 'Should' is used to express obligation or advisability.

• longer than me

  ➔ comparative adjective 'longer' + 'than' + pronoun

  ➔ 'Longer' is the comparative form of 'long', used to compare two things.

• not pale in comparison to who you think I am

  ➔ negative form 'not' + adjective 'pale' + 'in comparison to'

  ➔ 'Not' makes the sentence negative, indicating contrast with 'pale in comparison to'.

• Feel like a lady and you my ladyboy

  ➔ simile 'like' + noun phrase; possessive pronoun 'my'

  ➔ 'Like' introduces a simile, describing a feeling similar to being a lady.

• You're supposed to be the man

  ➔ passive voice 'are supposed to' + base form of verb

  ➔ 'Are supposed to' expresses expectation or obligation about what someone should do.

• I always have to comfort you when I'm there

  ➔ modal verb 'have to' + base verb; adverb 'always'

  ➔ 'Have to' indicates necessity or obligation; 'Always' emphasizes the frequency.

• Please, tell me why you think that's a crime

  ➔ imperative 'please' + question 'why you think'

  ➔ 'Please' is used to politely make a request; 'why you think' introduces a question about reasoning.