Time – English Lyrics

• By: Bebe Rexha
• Album: DIRTY BLONDE

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the emotional depths of Bebe Rexha's 'Time.' This song is a perfect tool for learners to study expressive English vocabulary related to time, regret, and emotional longing, all delivered through a powerful pop melody.

[English]

Time

Feels like I wasted all my innocence

I wasted all my best years on you

Time

Wish I could get it back

No way turn to back

Time

I'm still building up my confidence

Tryna find the girl that I once knew

Time

So many good times

But I never had a good time (good time)

Damn, I get so triggered when you cross my mind

I can barely sleep, but I bet you're doing fine

Yeah, I'm driving by, I'm right outside your house

How am I so close but you're a million miles and

Everybody's watching

Everybody's watching us

Talking 'bout

How you look so happy

Happier without me

Lucky you 'cause

Time

Feels like I wasted all my innocence

I wasted all my best years on you

Time

Wish I could get it back

No way turn to back

Time

I'm still building up my confidence

Tryna find the girl that I once knew

Time

So many good times

But I never had a good time (good time)

Next time I see you, just know that I'm out for blood

Yeah, I'm fucking bitter, but I'm not a victim

You were never that competent

Took a lot from me, like pulling teeth

To let you in, in the end

I had to lose and let you win, to love myself again

Everybody's watching (us)

Everybody's watching us

Talking 'bout

How you look so happy

Happier without me

Lucky you 'cause

Time

Feels like I wasted all my innocence

I wasted all my best years on you

Time

Wish I could get it back

No way turn to back

Time

I'm still building up my confidence

Tryna find the girl that I once knew

Time

So many good times

But I never had a good time (good time)

So many good times

But I never had a good time (good time, good time)

So many good times

But I never had a good time (good time, good time)

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
waste /weɪst/ A2	verb - to use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
innocence /ˈɪnəsəns/ B2	noun - the state, quality, or fact of being innocent
confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ B1	noun - the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; self-assurance
triggered /ˈtrɪɡərd/ C1	adjective - caused to have a strong emotional or psychological reaction
barely /ˈbeərli/ B1	adverb - only just; almost not
bitter /ˈbɪtər/ B2	adjective - feeling or showing anger, hurt, or resentment
victim /ˈvɪktɪm/ B1	noun - a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event
competent /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/ B2	adjective - having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
pulling /ˈpʊlɪŋ/ A2	verb - to exert force on someone or something so as to move it towards oneself
teeth /tiːθ/ A1	noun - hard structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing
lucky /ˈlʌki/ A1	adjective - having, bringing, or resulting from good luck
build /bɪld/ A2	verb - to construct something by putting parts or material together

Key Grammar Structures

• Feels like I wasted all my innocence

  ➔ Verb + 'like' + clause

  ➔ Used to describe a sensation or impression, where "feels like" is followed by a clause describing the situation.

• Wish I could get it back

  ➔ Wish + subject + could + verb (hypothetical)

  ➔ Used to express a desire for something that is impossible or unlikely to happen in the present or future.

• I'm still building up my confidence

  ➔ Present Continuous for ongoing actions

  ➔ Describes an action that is currently in progress or is a trend over a period of time.

• I'm driving by

  ➔ Phrasal verb (drive by)

  ➔ A phrasal verb meaning to pass by a place in a vehicle.

• Happier without me

  ➔ Comparative adjective (happier)

  ➔ Used to compare the state of happiness before and after a change (the breakup).

• I'm out for blood

  ➔ Idiomatic expression

  ➔ An idiom meaning someone is determined to seek revenge or cause harm.

• You were never that competent

  ➔ Past tense 'to be' + degree adverb ('that')

  ➔ In this context, 'that' acts as an adverb meaning 'to such a degree'.

• I had to lose and let you win

  ➔ Modal verb 'have to' (obligation/necessity)

  ➔ Used to express that an action was necessary in the past, often against one's own desires.