Takeaway – English Lyrics

• By: The Chainsmokers, ILLENIUM, Lennon Stella

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and 'Takeaway' offers a unique opportunity to explore the nuances of expressing complex emotions in English. The song's lyrical depth, centered around the theme of preemptive heartbreak, provides a rich context for understanding conversational phrases and emotional vocabulary. Its blend of electronic and pop music makes it a captivating and memorable way to engage with the English language.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your body that pumps blood around your body
takeaway /ˈteɪkəweɪ/ B1	noun - a restaurant that prepares food for you to eat at home
late /leɪt/ A2	adjective - happening or arriving after the correct or expected time
wrong /rɒŋ/ A2	adjective - not correct or true
reason /ˈriːzn/ B1	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to feel a need or desire for (something).
caught /kɔːt/ B1	verb - past participle of catch: to find or discover (someone) doing something wrong.
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to feel deep affection for (someone). noun - an intense feeling of deep affection.
leave /liːv/ A1	verb - go away from
behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ A2	adverb - at or towards the back of someone or something.
break /breɪk/ A2	verb - separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, strain, or other action.
mine /maɪn/ A1	pronoun - used to refer to something belonging to or associated with the speaker.
stay /steɪ/ A1	verb - remain in the same place.
fate /feɪt/ B2	noun - the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power.