Tears – English Lyrics

• By: Sabrina Carpenter

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Sabrina Carpenter's "Tears" and discover a fun, empowering way to engage with English. This disco-infused pop track uses clever wordplay and relatable scenarios of modern relationships, showcasing how everyday actions can be described with unexpected sensuality and wit. Learning English through "Tears" offers a unique opportunity to grasp contemporary slang and cultural nuances in a lighthearted and memorable context. Its catchy chorus and humorous lyrics make it an enjoyable entry point for understanding conversational and expressive English.

[English]

I get wet at the thought of you

Being a responsible guy

Treating me like you're supposed to do

Tears run down my thighs

A little initiative can go a very long, long way

Baby, just do the dishes, I'll give you what you (what you), what you want

A little communication, yes, that's my ideal foreplay

Assemble a chair from IKEA, I'm like: Uh

I get wet at the thought of you

Being a responsible guy (so responsible)

Treating me like you're supposed to do

Tears run down my thighs

A little respect for women can get you very, very far

Remembering how to use your phone gets me oh, so (oh, so), oh, so hot

Considering I have feelings, I'm like: Why are my clothes still on?

Offering to do anything, I'm like: Oh my God

I get wet at the thought of you

Being a responsible guy (so responsible)

Treating me like you're supposed to do

Tears run down my thighs

I get wet at the thought of you

Being a responsible guy (responsible guy)

Treating me like you're supposed to do

Tears run down my thighs

(dance break)

I get wet at the thought of you

Being a responsible guy (so responsible)

Treating me like you're supposed to do

Tears run down my thighs

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
wet /wɛt/ A1	adjective - covered or saturated with water or another liquid
responsible /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/ B1	adjective - capable of being trusted or relied upon
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
thighs /θaɪz/ A2	noun - the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ B2	noun - the ability to assess and initiate things independently
communication /ˌkɒmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ B1	noun - the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium
ideal /aɪˈdiːəl/ B1	adjective - satisfying one's conception of what is perfect
foreplay /ˈfɔːrpleɪ/ C1	noun - sexual activity that leads to sexual intercourse
assemble /əˈsɛmbl/ B2	verb - to fit together the parts of something
respect /rɪˈspɛkt/ A2	noun - a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something
considering /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/ B1	preposition - taking into account
feelings /ˈfiːlɪŋz/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction
offering /ˈɒfərɪŋ/ A2	verb - to present or provide something
clothes /kləʊðz/ A1	noun - items worn to cover the body

Key Grammar Structures

• I get wet at the thought of you

  ➔ Verb 'get' + Adjective; Prepositional phrase 'at the thought of'

  ➔ The verb "get" here means 'become' (e.g., 'get wet' means 'become wet'). "At the thought of" is a prepositional phrase meaning 'when I think about' or 'just by thinking about'.

• Being a responsible guy

  ➔ Gerund Phrase as Object of Preposition (implied 'of')

  ➔ This is part of 'at the thought of you "Being" a responsible guy'. The gerund "Being" (verb + -ing) acts as a noun, forming a phrase that describes the 'thought'.

• Treating me like you're supposed to do

  ➔ 'Be supposed to' + Infinitive

  ➔ "You're "supposed to do" means you are expected or required to do something, or that it's the right way to act. It implies a duty or a generally accepted way of behaving.

• A little initiative can go a very long, long way

  ➔ Modal verb 'can' for possibility/ability; Idiom 'go a long way'

  ➔ "Can" indicates that a little initiative has the 'ability' or 'possibility' to be very effective. The idiom "go a long way" means to be very helpful or beneficial over time.

• Baby, just do the dishes, I'll give you what you want

  ➔ Imperative (command); Noun Clause as Object

  ➔ "Do the dishes" is an imperative sentence, giving a direct command. "What you want" is a noun clause (a dependent clause acting as a noun) functioning as the direct object of the verb 'give'.

• Remembering how to use your phone gets me oh, so hot

  ➔ Gerund Phrase as Subject; 'How to' + Infinitive

  ➔ "Remembering how to use your phone" is a gerund phrase acting as the subject of the sentence. "How to use" is a common structure to describe the method or way of doing something.

• Considering I have feelings, I'm like: Why are my clothes still on?

  ➔ Participial Clause 'Considering...'; Adverb 'still'

  ➔ "Considering" introduces a participial clause that means 'taking into account' or 'given that'. It provides a reason or context for the following statement. "Still" indicates that something is continuing or has not changed.

• Offering to do anything, I'm like: Oh my God

  ➔ Verb Pattern: 'Offer to' + Infinitive; Participial Phrase

  ➔ "Offering to do anything" is a participial phrase, implying 'If you offer to do anything' or 'When you offer to do anything'. The verb pattern "offer to" is followed by an infinitive to indicate a willingness or proposal to perform an action.