the 1 – English Lyrics

• By: blackbear

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into blackbear's "the 1," a poignant R&B and electronic pop track that offers a raw and honest look at heartbreak and personal struggles. Through its relatable lyrics about past relationships and the impact of difficult experiences, you can explore conversational English, emotional vocabulary, and modern idiomatic expressions. The song's introspective nature and blackbear's distinctive vocal style make it a captivating listen for language learners. Listen closely to the way he conveys complex feelings, and you'll find yourself not just learning words, but understanding the nuances of expressing vulnerability in English.

[English]

♪ ♪

♪ GETTING OVER YOU MOVIN' ON ON ON ♪

♪ LETTING GO OF YOU MOVIN' ON ON ON ♪

♪ CAN'T SEEM TO FIND THE REASONS WHY YOU'RE MAD AT ME ♪

♪ SHOULD HAVE HELD ON WHILE YOU HAD ME ♪

♪ SO TELL ME WHY IT IS YOU'RE MOVING ALL THE WAY TO PORTLAND ♪

♪ TELL ME WHY IT'S SO IMPORTANT ♪

♪ I TEXT YOU YOU IGNORE IT ♪

♪ IT'S USELESS AND IT'S BORING ♪

♪ I'M UNHAPPY IN MY FOREIGN ♪

♪ WANT TO FIND A CLIFF AND FLOOR IT ♪

♪ YOU LEFT ME LAID OUT ON THE FLOOR ♪

♪ I DIDN'T KNOW ♪

♪ (I DIDN'T KNOW) ♪

♪ YOU'D BE THE ONE ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ YOU'D BE THE ONE ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ YOU'D BE THE ONE ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ LET YOU WIN THE FIGHTS LET YOU LEAD ME ON ♪

♪ TURN TO BITE MY TONGUE WHEN I KNOW YOU'RE WRONG ♪

♪ CAN'T SEEM TO FIGHT THE DEMONS AND IT'S SAD TO SEE ♪

♪ THE ONES YOU ONCE HELD ON TO PACK UP AND LEAVE ♪

♪ SO TELL ME WHY IT IS YOU'RE MOVING ALL THE WAY TO PORTLAND ♪

♪ TELL ME WHY IT'S SO IMPORTANT ♪

♪ I TEXT YOU YOU IGNORE IT ♪

♪ IT'S USELESS AND IT'S BORING ♪

♪ I'M UNHAPPY IN MY FOREIGN ♪

♪ WANT TO FIND A CLIFF AND FLOOR IT ♪

♪ YOU LEFT ME LAID OUT ON THE FLOOR ♪

♪ I DIDN'T KNOW ♪

♪ (I DIDN'T KNOW) ♪

♪ YOU'D BE THE ONE ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ YOU'D BE THE ONE ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ YOU'D BE THE ONE ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ YOU'D BE THE ONE ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ YOU'D BE THE ONE ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ YOU'D BE THE ONE ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ YOU'D BE THE ONE ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ YOU'D BE THE ONE ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ YOU'D BE THE ONE ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ YOU'D BE THE ONE ♪

♪ THE ONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING ♪

♪ YOU'D BE THE ONE ♪

♪ THE ONE ♪

♪ YOU'D BE THE ONE ♪

♪ (THE ONE) ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ruin /ˈruːɪn/ B1	verb - to severely harm or destroy something
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position or location
important /ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/ A2	adjective - of great significance or value
unhappy /ʌnˈhæpi/ A2	adjective - feeling sad or dissatisfied
foreign /ˈfɒrən/ A1	adjective - relating to a country or language not one's own
cliff /klɪf/ A1	noun - a steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea
floor /flɔːr/ A1	noun - the surface of a room on which one walks
demon /ˈdiːmən/ B1	noun - an evil spirit or devil
fight /faɪt/ A1	verb - to take part in a physical conflict
lead /liːd/ A2	verb - to guide or direct someone or something
bite /baɪt/ A1	verb - to use the teeth to cut or grip something
tongue /tʌŋ/ A1	noun - the fleshy muscle in the mouth used for tasting and speaking
pack /pæk/ A1	verb - to put things into a container or bag
leave /liːv/ A1	verb - to go away from a place or person
text /tɛkst/ A2	verb - to send a message to someone's phone
ignore /ɪɡˈnɔːr/ A2	verb - to refuse to pay attention to something