Easy Lover – English Lyrics

• By: Miley Cyrus
• Album: Something Beautiful

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Miley Cyrus's "Easy Lover," a compelling song that offers a rich vocabulary for expressing the intricate dynamics of love and emotional resilience. Through its vivid metaphors, such as a lover being a "wildfire," and its exploration of enduring a challenging relationship, the lyrics provide insight into conveying deep feelings of desire, loyalty, frustration, and acceptance. The song's unique journey, from its initial conception for *Plastic Hearts* to its inclusion on *Something Beautiful*, including a playful ad-lib referencing Beyoncé, adds a fascinating layer to its background, making it a special piece for language learners to explore genuine emotional expression.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child noun - a term of endearment
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ A2	adjective - mentally deranged; eccentric or strange
miss /mɪs/ A1	verb - to feel sadness at the absence of someone or something
nature /ˈneɪtʃər/ B1	noun - the basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it
light /laɪt/ A1	verb - to ignite or set something on fire
hate /heɪt/ A2	verb - to feel intense or passionate dislike for someone or something
stand /stænd/ A1	verb - to endure; tolerate
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection
needed /ˈniːdɪd/ A1	verb - past tense of need: to require (something) because it is essential or very important
tie /taɪ/ A2	verb - to attach or fasten with string or similar material
horses /ˈhɔːrsɪz/ A1	noun - plural of horse: a large animal with four legs, used for riding and carrying things
leave /liːv/ A1	verb - to go away from
easy /ˈiːzi/ A1	adjective - achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties
lover /ˈlʌvər/ A2	noun - a person who is in love with someone
wildfire /ˈwaɪldfaɪər/ B2	noun - a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush
path /pæθ/ B1	noun - a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading
dancing /ˈdænsɪŋ/ A1	verb - moving rhythmically to music
ashes /ˈæʃɪz/ B1	noun - the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance
burn /bɜːrn/ A1	verb - to be damaged or destroyed by fire
touch /tʌtʃ/ A1	verb - to come into or be in contact with something
hard /hɑːrd/ A1	adjective - not easily penetrated
covers /ˈkʌvərz/ A2	noun - things spread over or about something for concealment or protection, such as blankets.

Key Grammar Structures

• You're my baby

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "You're" is a contraction of "You are", indicating a current state or identity.

• But I still miss you when you're gone

  ➔ Present Simple and Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The phrase "when you're gone" uses the present continuous to describe a future condition.

• You got the love I always needed

  ➔ Past Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "You got" indicates a completed action in the past.

• But you're not an easy lover

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "you're not" uses the present simple to express a general truth.

• I've decided I wanna keep on dancing in the ashes

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I've decided" indicates a decision made in the past with relevance to the present.

• Let it burn

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The phrase "Let it burn" is an example of the imperative mood, giving a command or request.

• I just can't give you up

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I just can't give you up" uses the present simple to express a strong feeling or belief.