R.I.P. the idea of you – English Lyrics

• By: KARLEE GIRL

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the modern language of heartbreak and self-empowerment with ‘R.I.P. the idea of you.’ This track is a perfect study for English learners looking to master conversational metaphors, expressions of finality, and the nuances of emotional vocabulary in contemporary pop music.

[English]

It's hard and it hurts

because it was the promise of something potentially wonderful

Okay. But you're not addicted to him

You're addicted to the idea, a fantasy

Everytime I go sleep

I see movies that only I dream

What we could've been, should've been

You were such a perfect casting for the role

Tried to call you back but your issues said hello

Oh, wait

Fuck I wish that this could've been fate

But when did love ever go my way

Now and then these days, all I do is say

Rest in peace

the idea of

you

the idea of

you

Now, everyone gather around

Setting the scene, a fantasy that I've been thinking about

Okay your arms round my waist

Hands holding my face

Emotional maturity that's 20 plus your age

Gotta keep myself from coming off delulu

Tryna keep myself from checking all that you do

Rest in peace

the idea of

you

the idea of

you

I, I was close to the starting line

Adrenaline always been an addictive high

Never could, never really identify

Did I like you or the man I made up in my mind

I, I was close to the starting line

Adrenaline always been an addictive high

Never could, never really identify

Did I like you

or the idea of-

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
addicted /əˈdɪktɪd/ B2	adjective - physically or mentally dependent on a particular substance or activity
fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ B1	noun - the faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable
perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ A2	adjective - having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be
casting /ˈkæstɪŋ/ B2	noun - the process of choosing actors for a play, movie, or television program
fate /feɪt/ B1	noun - the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
gather /ˈɡæðər/ B1	verb - come together; assemble
maturity /məˈtʃʊrəti/ B2	noun - the state, fact, or period of being mature
delulu /dəˈluːluː/ C2	adjective - slang for delusional; having unrealistic expectations
adrenaline /əˈdrenəlɪn/ B2	noun - a hormone secreted in response to stress, increasing rates of blood circulation and breathing
identify /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/ B1	verb - establish or indicate who or what someone or something is
wonderful /ˈwʌndərfəl/ A2	adjective - inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvelous
promise /ˈprɑːmɪs/ A2	noun - a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that something will happen