Wet Hair – English Lyrics

• By: Audrey Hobert
• Album: Who's the Clown?

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the English language through Audrey Hobert's "Wet Hair," a song that masterfully blends conversational storytelling with witty observations. For language learners, this track offers a fantastic opportunity to pick up on the nuances of feigned indifference and the inner monologues that color our social interactions. Its clever lyrics and relatable narrative make learning both enjoyable and insightful.

[English]

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I’m at my house

I had a drink

It’s windy out

So the walls are creaking

Maybe someones up there?

I used to check every night

Now I don’t even lock the door

I’m cutting slack, I’m going out

I guess that’s just what life’s about

If I heard a whisper I used to know it was you

So I’ll talk to the walls now

And I know that I called without warning

Wanted it to be a whirlwind on purpose

(Is that bad?)

Had to knock a few back to feel normal

Shooting the shit like this isn’t important

(Is that sad?)

Sad old me showed up with wet hair

Like it didn’t matter and I didn’t care

Oh

(Ohhhhh ohhh mmm)

I’m in my car

I’m killing time

Should I go in and guzzle a glass of wine?

Sorry, is it rude to already be at the bar when you’re not?

I don’t know, I don’t know

Over-thinker but it’s okay

Didn’t think that I’d see the day

No, I’m not even nervous

Nothing hurts

Just burn me at the stake

‘Cause I know that I broke your heart

Bet you could’ve guess it from the start

At least you picked the bar

And I know that I called without warning

Wanted it to be a whirlwind on purpose

(Is that bad?)

Had to knock a few back to feel normal

Shooting the shit like this isn’t important

(Is that sad?)

Sad old me showed up with wet hair

Like it didn’t matter and I didn’t care

Oh (Mmm, mmm)

Mmmmmm

Showed up with wet hair

I assumed you were there

But you weren’t so I stood

Full of shit, like I’m scared

Some dude asked me my name

What a rush, what a shame

‘Cause I’ve been alone the whole time, I swear

Then suddenly you’re, like, standing right there

And your shirts too big

And you dyed your hair

And you’re taller than I can recall

Like when did you get so tall?

And you pull me in

Only to pull away

Did you have a clue we’d end up in bed

With you begging me to stay?

(Ooo, ooo, uhhh)

Yeah, I once didn’t want you

I know that I called you

I do what I want to, want to

Yeah, I once didn’t want you

I know that I called you

I do what I want to, want to

(Mmmmm, whoaaa, whooaaaaa)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
whirlwind /ˈwɜːrəlˌwɪnd/ C1	noun - a rapidly rotating column of air; a chaotic or fast‑moving situation
warning /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/ B1	noun - a notice or statement that alerts someone to a possible danger or problem
hair /hɛər/ A1	noun - the thin strands growing from the skin of humans and animals
sad /sæd/ A1	adjective - feeling sorrow or unhappiness
bar /bɑːr/ A1	noun - a place where drinks, especially alcoholic ones, are served
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the muscular organ that pumps blood; the centre of emotion
whisper /ˈwɪspər/ B1	noun - a soft, low sound made by speaking quietly verb - to speak very quietly
normal /ˈnɔːrml/ A2	adjective - usual, typical, or expected
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of an individual human being or animal
drink /drɪŋk/ A1	noun - a liquid that can be swallowed as a refreshment verb - to consume a liquid
house /haʊs/ A1	noun - a building for human habitation
wall /wɔːl/ A1	noun - a vertical structure that defines or protects a space
glass /ɡlæs/ A1	noun - a drinking vessel made of transparent material
wine /waɪn/ A1	noun - an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes
rude /ruːd/ A2	adjective - lacking politeness or respect
over‑thinker /ˈoʊvər ˈθɪŋkər/ C1	noun - a person who thinks about something too much or too deeply
nervous /ˈnɜːrvəs/ B1	adjective - feeling anxiety or worry
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - to cause physical pain or injury
stake /steɪk/ B2	noun - a pointed piece of wood or metal driven into the ground

Key Grammar Structures

• I’m at my house

  ➔ present simple (to be)

  ➔ The sentence uses the present simple of the verb "to be" ("I’m") to state a current situation.

• I had a drink

  ➔ past simple

  ➔ The verb "had" is the past simple form of "have", indicating a completed action in the past.

• I used to check every night

  ➔ "used to" for past habits

  ➔ "Used to" + base verb ("check") shows a routine that no longer happens.

• Now I don’t even lock the door

  ➔ negative present simple with do/does

  ➔ "Don’t" is the contracted form of "do not", used here to make the present simple verb "lock" negative.

• I guess that’s just what life’s about

  ➔ that‑clause as complement of "guess"

  ➔ "That’s" introduces a that‑clause which functions as the object (what is guessed).

• Should I go in and guzzle a glass of wine?

  ➔ modal verb "should" for suggestion

  ➔ "Should" is used at the beginning of a question to ask for advice or a recommendation.

• Had to knock a few back to feel normal

  ➔ infinitive of purpose (to + verb)

  ➔ "to feel" explains the purpose of "knock a few back"; the infinitive "to" + base verb shows why the action is done.

• Just burn me at the stake

  ➔ imperative mood

  ➔ "Burn" is in the imperative form, giving a direct command or request.

• I once didn’t want you

  ➔ past simple with negative "didn’t" + base verb

  ➔ "Didn’t" is the contracted form of "did not"; it negates the past action expressed by the base verb "want".