Tied Up – English Lyrics

• By: Khalid, Lauv

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the smooth sounds of 'Tied Up' by Khalid and Lauv. This track is perfect for learners to pick up modern English idioms related to romance and emotion, while experiencing the seamless blend of two of the most influential voices in modern pop music.

[English]

I put my best shirt on for you

But it doesn't even matter

Am I enough for you, my dear

As I fall into your pattern?

Swear you didn't mean it, to cover up the hurt

Love me and you leave me, then you pay me dirt

But all I ever needed is a chance I never got

We used to be so even, now we're not (oh)

Oh, there I go again

So invested, I'm tied up to you, tied up to you

I only make a mess of my head

Especially when I'm tied up to you (tied), tied up to you (tied)

To you, to you (oh, I'm tied up, oh, I'm tied up)

To you, to you (oh, I'm tied up, oh, I'm tied up)

Never imagined a love so catastrophic (love so catastrophic)

Wait 'til our heaven, we burn down like a comet (burn down like a comet)

Thought I'd be your next man, we had a spark, and we lost it (oh, we lost it)

Used to be my best friend, now friendship isn't an option

Swear you didn't mean it, to cover up the hurt

Love me and you leave me, then you pay me dirt

All I ever needed is a chance I never got

We used to be so even, now we're not (oh)

Oh, there I go again

So invested, I'm tied up to you, tied up to you

I only make a mess of my head

Especially when I'm tied up to you (tied), tied up to you (tied)

To you, to you (oh, I'm tied up, oh, I'm tied up)

To you, to you (oh, I'm tied up, oh, I'm tied up)

I put my best shirt on for you

But it doesn't even matter

Am I enough for you, my dear

As I fall into your pattern? (No)

Oh, there I go again

So invested, I'm tied up to you, tied up to you

I only make a mess of my head

Especially when I'm tied up to you (oh), tied up to you (oh)

To you, to you (oh, I'm tied up, oh, I'm tied up)

To you, to you (oh, I'm tied up, oh, I'm tied up)

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
matter /ˈmætər/ A2	verb - to be of importance; to signify.
pattern /ˈpætərn/ B1	noun - a repeated decorative design or a predictable sequence of events.
invested /ɪnˈvɛstɪd/ B2	adjective - devoted time, effort, or emotion to a particular purpose.
catastrophic /ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk/ C1	adjective - involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
comet /ˈkɒmɪt/ B2	noun - a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust.
spark /spɑːrk/ B2	noun - a small fiery particle or a feeling of attraction.
option /ˈɒpʃən/ B1	noun - a thing that is or may be chosen.
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	noun - emotional or physical pain.
tied /taɪd/ A2	adjective - restricted or bound to something.
mess /mɛs/ A2	noun - a state of confusion or disarray.
enough /ɪˈnʌf/ A1	adjective - as much or as many as required.
chance /tʃæns/ A2	noun - a point of time or opportunity.
even /ˈiːvən/ A2	adjective - level; balanced or equal.
imagined /ɪˈmædʒɪnd/ B1	verb - formed a mental image or concept of.
friendship /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/ A2	noun - the state of being friends.