The farm – English Lyrics

• By: HAIM
• Album: I quit

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw, empowering language of "The Steps," a dynamic HAIM track that offers a perfect study in conversational English around conflict and independence. You can learn vocabulary related to self-worth, assertion, and relationship friction through memorable, cathartic lyrics that are easy to sing along to. The song’s direct, emotional style makes it special for learners looking for a high-energy dose of modern American rock storytelling.

[English]

It's been a long day driving

It's been a hard couple years

And I left, I left myself blinded

From all of the tears

Now the halt comes grinding

And it smashed up all the gears

And I see, I see myself siding

With my cynical fears

So we could keep on trying

Or we could sell the farm

Just buy me out

Buy me out

"We wanna see you smiling"

Said my mother on the hill

But the distance keeps widening

Between what I let myself say and what I feel

And my sister said, "It's alright

You can stay with me

If you need a place to calm down

'Til you get back on your feet"

So we can give up trying

And you can keep the farm

Just buy me out

Buy me out

Oh, woah

I'm out of your way

Oh, woah

And part of me stays

Oh, woah

I got off the train

Oh, woah

And everything's strange

Oh, from the outside

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
driving ˈdraɪvɪŋ A1	verb - to operate a vehicle
blinded ˈblaɪndɪd A2	verb - to lose the ability to see
tears tɪrz A1	noun - drops of liquid from the eyes
halt hɔlt A2	noun - a stop or pause
grinding ˈɡraɪndɪŋ B1	verb - to crush into small particles
gears ɡɪrz B1	noun - toothed wheels that mesh together
siding ˈsaɪdɪŋ B2	noun - a side track for trains
cynical ˈsɪnɪkəl B2	adjective - believing that people are motivated by self-interest
trying ˈtraɪɪŋ A2	verb - to make an attempt
sell sɛl A1	verb - to exchange for money
farm fɑrm A1	noun - an area of land for growing crops
smiling ˈsmaɪlɪŋ A1	verb - to have a happy expression
widening ˈwaɪdənɪŋ B1	verb - to become broader
alright ɔlˈraɪt A1	adjective - satisfactory or acceptable
calming ˈkæmɪŋ A2	verb - to make someone less anxious
strange streɪndʒ A2	adjective - unusual or unexpected