Twenty Something – English Lyrics

• By: Aidan Bissett

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Aidan Bissett's 'Twenty Something,' an upbeat pop-rock track that perfectly captures the bittersweet emotions of young love and the complexities of timing. Through its relatable lyrics and catchy melodies, you can explore common English phrases related to relationships and personal growth, making it a fun and accessible way to learn about navigating emotions and conversations in English.

[English]

♪♪♪

♪ CALL ME WHEN YOU NEED A SHOULDER ♪

♪ TELL ME THAT YOU’RE COMING OVER ♪

♪ (COMING OVER) ♪

♪ STAYING UP IN BED ♪

♪ DAMN, HOW’S IT 03 AM ♪

♪ YOU COME IN CLOSER ♪

♪ I SAY “TAKE IT SLOWER” ♪

♪ YOU KNOW I REALLY LOVE ♪

♪ THAT WE CAN TALK THIS WAY ♪

♪ I WANT TO SAY TOO MUCH ♪

♪ BUT IT’S TOO SOON TO SAY ♪

♪ I ONLY LIKE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT ME ♪

♪ I ONLY LIKE THE WAY YOU BLINK AND BREATHE ♪

♪ BUT LOVE’S AN EDUCATION ♪

♪ LET’S WAIT TILL GRADUATION ♪

♪ YOU GOT HEARTS YOU SHOULD BE BREAKING ♪

♪ MISTAKES YOU SHOULD BE MAKING ♪

♪ OH BUT EVERY TIME YOU LOOK AT ME ♪

♪ I WANNA TELL YOU ALL THE WAYS I FEEL ♪

♪ BUT IF WE GOT TOGETHER ♪

♪ WE’D FUCK IT UP FOREVER ♪

♪ SO I’M NOT SAYING NOTHING ♪

♪ UNTIL WE’RE TWENTY SOMETHING ♪

♪♪♪

♪ YOU GO OUT WITH HIM ♪

♪ BUT YOU KNOW THAT HE’LL NEVER REALLY KNOW YA ♪

♪ (LIKE I KNOW YA) ♪

♪ RIGHT NOW WE’RE JUST FRIENDS BUT I KNOW HOW THIS ENDS ♪

♪ YOU’LL FEEL THE DIFFERENCE ♪

♪ WHEN I HOLD YA ♪

♪ TELLING YOU TO GO ♪

♪ IS THE HARDEST THING TO SAY ♪

♪ TELLING YOU TO GO ♪

♪ WHEN I WANT YOU TO STAY ♪

♪ I ONLY LIKE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT ME ♪

♪ I ONLY LIKE THE WAY YOU BLINK AND BREATHE ♪

♪ BUT LOVE’S AN EDUCATION ♪

♪ LET’S WAIT TILL GRADUATION ♪

♪ YOU GOT HEARTS YOU SHOULD BE BREAKING ♪

♪ MISTAKES YOU SHOULD BE MAKING ♪

♪ OH BUT EVERY TIME YOU LOOK AT ME ♪

♪ I WANNA TELL YOU ALL THE WAYS I FEEL ♪

♪ BUT IF WE GOT TOGETHER ♪

♪ WE’D FUCK IT UP FOREVER ♪

♪ SO I’M NOT SAYING NOTHING ♪

♪ UNTIL WE’RE TWENTY SOMETHING YEAH ♪

♪♪♪

♪ END OF THE NIGHT, WE’RE ALONE ♪

♪ (YOU ASK) ♪

♪ YOU ASK ME WHERE THIS IS GOIN’ ♪

♪ (I KNOW) ♪

♪ BUT I’M NOT SAYING NOTHING ♪

♪ (NOT YET) ♪

♪ UNTIL WE’RE TWENTY SOMETHING (UNTIL WE’RE TWENTY SOMETHING) ♪

♪ UNTIL WE’RE TWENTY SOMETHING ♪

♪♪♪

♪ I ONLY LIKE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT ME ♪

♪ I ONLY LIKE THE WAY YOU BLINK AND BREATHE ♪

♪ BUT LOVE’S AN EDUCATION ♪

♪ LET’S WAIT TILL GRADUATION ♪

♪ YOU GOT HEARTS YOU SHOULD BE BREAKING ♪

♪ MISTAKES YOU SHOULD BE MAKING ♪

♪ OH BUT EVERY TIME YOU LOOK AT ME ♪

♪ I WANNA TELL YOU ALL THE WAYS I FEEL ♪

♪ BUT IF WE GOT TOGETHER ♪

♪ WE’D FUCK IT UP FOREVER ♪

♪ SO I’M NOT SAYING NOTHING ♪

♪ UNTIL WE’RE TWENTY SOMETHING YEAH ♪

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
call /kɔːl/ A2	verb - to shout out or speak to someone
shoulder /ˈʃoʊldər/ B1	noun - the part of the body where the arm connects to the body
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to have a deep affection for someone
talk /tɔːk/ A2	verb - to speak to someone
way /weɪ/ A2	noun - a method or manner of doing something
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ B1	noun - an error or fault
break /breɪk/ B1	verb - to separate into pieces or cause to stop functioning
wait /weɪt/ A2	verb - to stay in one place until something happens
graduate /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ B2	verb - to complete a course of study and receive a degree
together /təˈɡɛðər/ A2	adverb - with each other; in a group
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the time of day when it is dark
alone /əˈloʊn/ B1	adjective - without anyone else; by oneself
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and has a bond of mutual affection
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information

Key Grammar Structures

• CALL ME WHEN YOU NEED A SHOULDER

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase "CALL ME" is an example of the imperative mood, which is used to give commands or requests.

• I ONLY LIKE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT ME

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "I ONLY LIKE" uses the present simple tense to express a general truth or habitual action.

• LET’S WAIT TILL GRADUATION

  ➔ Let’s + base form of the verb

  ➔ The phrase "LET’S WAIT" is a suggestion or invitation to do something together.

• BUT IF WE GOT TOGETHER

  ➔ Conditional clause

  ➔ The phrase "IF WE GOT TOGETHER" introduces a condition that affects the outcome of the statement.

• I WANNA TELL YOU ALL THE WAYS I FEEL

  ➔ Informal contraction (wanna)

  ➔ The word "wanna" is an informal contraction of "want to," commonly used in spoken English.

• SO I’M NOT SAYING NOTHING

  ➔ Double negative

  ➔ The phrase "NOT SAYING NOTHING" is an example of double negative, which can emphasize the negation in informal speech.

• UNTIL WE’RE TWENTY SOMETHING

  ➔ Future time clause

  ➔ The phrase "UNTIL WE’RE TWENTY SOMETHING" indicates a time frame for the action to take place in the future.