Telepath – English Lyrics

• By: Conan Gray

Lyrics & Translation

Thinking about learning a new language? Let music be your guide! Conan Gray's 'Telepath' is a fantastic song to help you learn English in a fun and engaging way. The lyrics are conversational and use modern, everyday phrases that will help you sound more natural. The song's clear pronunciation and catchy chorus make it easy to sing along and practice your speaking skills. Plus, you'll get a glimpse into the sarcastic and witty side of English that you won't always find in textbooks. Give it a listen and see how quickly you can pick up new words and phrases!

[English]

Don't even finish that sentence babe

Already know how this ends

You say we're breaking up

What a shame

Don't even wanna stay friends

God

It's just so you

You're just so predictable

Won't you try something original?

Old news, reused

That's why I don't cry

'Cause I got a feelin'

You're comin' back

Just like you have in the past

Yeah, I got a feeling

You'll be sendin' me trash

You shoulda left in the drafts

Yeah, I got a feelin'

You'll see me movin' on

And hate that I'm gone

I can see it

You're comin' back

Call me a telepath

...

Now's about the time the boredom hits

Oh look, there you are at my door

Drunk and asking me for a kiss

When yesterday you said

That you hate my guts

Now you're back in love?

It's so you

You're just so predictable

Won't you try something original?

Old news, reused

That's why I don't cry

'Cause I got a feelin'

You're comin' back

Just like you have in the past

Yeah, I got a feeling

You'll be sendin' me trash

You shoulda left in the drafts

Yeah I got a feelin'

You'll see me movin' on

And hate that I'm gone

I can see it

You're comin' back

Call me a telepath

But, I betcha, l betcha, I betcha, I betcha

I'll call you when I'm cryin', yeah

I betcha, I betcha, I betcha, I betcha

You'll return in perfect timing and I won't stop you from tryin'

'Cause I got a feelin'

You're comin' back

Just like you have in the past

Yeah, I got a feelin'

You'll be sendin' me trash

You shoulda left in the drafts

Yeah, I got a feelin' (inside)

You'll see me movin' on

And hate that I'm gone

I can see it

You're comin' back

Call me a telepath

...

Call me a telepath (whoa)

Call me a telepath

Call me a telepath (oh)

Call me a telepath

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ B1	noun - a set of words that is complete in itself
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to be aware of something
breaking /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/ B2	verb - to separate into pieces or cause to separate
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to be aware of something
predictable /prɪˈdɪktəbl/ B2	adjective - able to be predicted or expected
original /əˈrɪdʒənəl/ B2	adjective - created differently from anything else
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to perceive or be aware of something through touch or emotion noun - a physical sensation or emotional state
trash /træʃ/ A2	noun - waste material or garbage verb - to discard as worthless
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to perceive or experience emotionally or physically
see /siː/ A2	verb - to perceive with the eyes
think /θɪŋk/ A2	verb - to believe or have an opinion

Key Grammar Structures

• Don't even finish that sentence babe

  ➔ Imperative mood with 'don't'

  ➔ The phrase uses the imperative mood with 'don't' to give a direct command or request, emphasizing the speaker's certainty.

• You're just so predictable

  ➔ Present simple with 'be' for emphasis

  ➔ The use of 'You're' (contraction of 'you are') with 'just so' emphasizes the degree of predictability, making it a strong statement.

• Won't you try something original?

  ➔ Tag question with 'won't'

  ➔ The tag question 'Won't you...' is used to seek confirmation or to challenge the listener, adding a persuasive tone.

• 'Cause I got a feelin'

  ➔ Contraction and informal language

  ➔ The contraction 'got a' instead of 'have got' and the informal 'feelin'' for 'feeling' reflect conversational and casual tone.

• You shoulda left in the drafts

  ➔ Contracted form of 'should have'

  ➔ The contracted form 'shoulda' is a colloquial way of saying 'should have', common in spoken English.

• I betcha, I betcha, I betcha, I betcha

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of 'I betcha' emphasizes the speaker's confidence and insistence on the prediction.

• You'll return in perfect timing

  ➔ Future simple with 'will' for prediction

  ➔ The use of 'You'll' (contraction of 'you will') with 'will' indicates a prediction about future behavior.

• Call me a telepath

  ➔ Imperative mood with indirect command

  ➔ The phrase 'Call me a telepath' is an indirect command, suggesting the speaker wants to be acknowledged for their insight.