Tears – English Lyrics

• By: Sabrina Carpenter

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Sabrina Carpenter's "Tears" to experience a fresh and humorous take on modern romance through its witty English lyrics. This disco-pop track offers a fun way to explore contemporary expressions and double entendres in English, making language learning an exciting and catchy journey with its bold and relatable message.

[English]

[CHEERING AND APPLAUDING]

[THUNDER RUMBLES]

[RADIO DIALING]

[DJ] WELCOME BACK TO WONDERFUL WSCR NEW YORK,

WHERE IT'S LOOKING LIKE 69 DEGREES IN THE CITY.

AND BOY DOES IT LOOK LIKE ANOTHER WET ONE OUT THERE TODAY.

[RADIO REDIALING]

[MAN] YOU KNOW, I HAVEN'T ACTUALLY HEARD SABRINA CARPENTER'S NEW SONG YET,

BUT I JUST HAVE TO SAY...

[RADIO REDIALING]

[SABRINA] ♪ MM ♪

♪ MM-HMM ♪

♪ UH (SHIKITAH) ♪

♪ I GET WET AT THE THOUGHT OF YOU (UH HUH) ♪

♪ BEING A RESPONSIBLE GUY ♪

♪ TREATING ME LIKE YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO DO (UH HUH) ♪

♪ 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 MM (UH) ♪

♪ I GET WET AT THE THOUGHT OF YOU (UH HUH) ♪

♪ BEING A RESPONSIBLE GUY (SO RESPONSIBLE) ♪

♪ TREATING ME LIKE YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO DO (UH HUH) ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ ARE MY CLOTHES STILL ON? ♪

♪ OFFERING TO DO ANYTHING I'M LIKE OH MY GOD ♪

♪ I GET WET AT THE THOUGHT OF YOU (UH HUH) ♪

♪ BEING A RESPONSIBLE GUY ♪

[AUDIENCE SCREAMING]

♪ TREATING ME LIKE YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO DO (UH HUH) ♪

♪ TEARS RUN DOWN MY THIGHS ♪

♪ I GET WET AT THE THOUGHT OF YOU ♪

♪ BEING A RESPONSIBLE GUY ♪

♪ TREATING ME LIKE YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO DO ♪

♪ (SUPPOSED TO DO) ♪

♪ TEARS RUN DOWN MY THIGHS ♪

[MUSIC STOPS]

[LOUD FOOTSTEPS]

[SNAPS SNAPPING OFF]

[THUNDER CRACKS]

♪ DANCE BREAK ♪

♪♪♪

[CHEERING]

♪ (SO RESPONSIBLE) ♪

MAKE SOME NOISE!

♪ I GET WET AT THE THOUGHT OF YOU (UH HUH) ♪

♪ BEING A RESPONSIBLE GUY ♪

[SCREAMING]

♪ TREATING ME LIKE YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO DO (UH HUH) ♪

♪ TEARS RUN DOWN MY THIGHS ♪

[THUNDER CRACKS]

[CHEERING AND APPLAUDING]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
tear /tɪər/ B1	noun - a drop of salty liquid from the eye verb - to rip or pull apart
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot verb - to flow (liquid)
wet /wɛt/ A2	adjective - covered or saturated with water or another liquid
responsible /rɪˈspɒnsɪbəl/ B2	adjective - having the duty to take care of something or manage it
think /θɪŋk/ A2	verb - to have ideas or opinions in the mind
respect /rɪˈspɛkt/ B2	noun - a feeling of admiration or consideration for someone or something verb - to admire or consider important
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ B1	noun - an emotional state or reaction
communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ B2	noun - the exchange of information or messages
initiative /ɪˈnɪʃɪətɪv/ C1	noun - the ability to assess and start things independently
ideal /aɪˈdɪəl/ B2	adjective - most suitable or perfect
far /fɑːr/ A2	adjective - distant in space or time
dish /dɪʃ/ A2	noun - a plate or bowl for serving food; also the food served
clothes /kloʊðz/ A1	noun - items worn to cover the body
assemble /əˈsɛmbl/ B2	verb - to put together or gather
treat /triːt/ B2	verb - to behave toward someone in a particular way

Key Grammar Structures

• I GET WET AT THE THOUGHT OF YOU BEING A RESPONSIBLE GUY

  ➔ Preposition + Gerund Phrase

  ➔ The phrase "the thought 'of you being' a responsible guy" uses the preposition "of" followed by the gerund phrase "you being", which functions as the object of the preposition.

• TREATING ME LIKE YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO DO

  ➔ "Be supposed to"

  ➔ The phrase "you're 'supposed to' do" expresses an expectation, an obligation, or what is generally considered correct or normal.

• TEARS RUN DOWN MY THIGHS

  ➔ Phrasal Verb

  ➔ The phrasal verb "'run down'" means to flow or move downwards from a higher point to a lower one.

• A LITTLE INITIATIVE CAN GO A VERY LONG LONG WAY

  ➔ Idiomatic Expression

  ➔ The idiom "'go a very long long way'" means that something will be very helpful or have a significant positive effect over time.

• BABY JUST DO THE DISHES

  ➔ Imperative Mood (Command)

  ➔ The imperative mood is used to give direct commands, instructions, or requests. The verb "'do' the dishes" is in its base form without an explicit subject.

• I'LL GIVE YOU WHAT YOU, WHAT YOU, WHAT YOU WANT

  ➔ Noun Clause

  ➔ The clause "'what you, what you, what you want'" functions as a noun, serving as the direct object of the verb "give". It introduces a thing or things.

• A LITTLE RESPECT FOR WOMEN CAN GET YOU VERY VERY FAR

  ➔ Idiomatic Expression

  ➔ The idiom "'get you very very far'" means that something will help you achieve success, progress, or positive outcomes in life or in a specific situation.

• REMEMBERING HOW TO USE YOUR PHONE GETS ME OH SO, OH SO (OH SO HOT)

  ➔ Gerund as Subject

  ➔ The gerund "'Remembering' how to use your phone" acts as the subject of the sentence, performing the action of the verb "gets".

• CONSIDERING I HAVE FEELINGS ARE MY CLOTHES STILL ON?

  ➔ Participial Phrase (Adverbial)

  ➔ The participial phrase "'Considering I have feelings'" functions as an adverbial phrase, providing context or a reason for the following question. It means "taking into account that".