Lyrics & Translation
Learning English through SZA's "Tread Carefully" offers a unique window into nuanced emotional expression. The song's introspective lyrics provide a rich vocabulary for discussing complex feelings of desire, ambition, and caution. What makes this song special is its raw and honest portrayal of a modern dilemma, making it a relatable and engaging way to explore the subtleties of the English language.
Key Vocabulary
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wondering /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/ B2 |
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urgencies /ˈɜːr.dʒən.tʃiz/ C1 |
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regret /rɪˈɡrɛt/ B2 |
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fighting /ˈfaɪ.tɪŋ/ B2 |
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living /ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/ B1 |
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stuck /stʌk/ B2 |
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gather /ˈɡæðər/ B2 |
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decisions /dɪˈsɪʒ.ənz/ C1 |
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feelings /ˈfiː.lɪŋz/ B1 |
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headlights /ˈhɛd.laɪts/ B2 |
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bad /bæd/ A2 |
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doing /ˈduː.ɪŋ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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It's not you, it's me, I got a a different set of urgencies now
➔ Oración hendida & Presente Perfecto
➔ La frase "It's not you, it's me" es un ejemplo clásico de una **oración hendida**, utilizada para enfatizar la razón de un cambio de comportamiento. "I've got" (contraído a "I got") usa el **presente perfecto** para indicar un estado actual resultante de una acción pasada – adquirir nuevas prioridades.
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Scared of watching my life go down the drain
➔ Gerundio como Objeto de Preposición & Verbo Frasal
➔ "Watching" es un **gerundio** (verbo que actúa como sustantivo) y funciona como objeto de la preposición "of". "Go down the drain" es un **verbo frasal** que significa desperdiciarse o perderse.
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I tread carefully, no bra
➔ Imperativo & Elipsis
➔ "I tread carefully" funciona como un **imperativo**, una orden o instrucción a uno mismo. "no bra" es una **elipsis**, donde se omiten palabras pero se entienden por el contexto (es decir, "I tread carefully, without a bra").
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How do you feel fighting your feelings?
➔ Gerundio como Objeto de Preposición & Formación de Preguntas
➔ "Fighting" es un **gerundio** que funciona como objeto de la preposición "of". La oración es una **pregunta** formada usando el verbo auxiliar "do".
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