Free Forever
Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.
Vocabulary from Carly Simon: 'You're So Vain'.
Son of a gun
You walked into the party
Like you were walking onto a yacht
Your hat strategically dipped below one eye
Your scarf it was apricot
You had one eye in the mirror
As you watched yourself gavotte
And all the girls dreamed
That they'd be your partner
They'd be your partner and
You're so vain
You probably think this song is about you
You're so vain (you're so vain)
I bet you think this song is about you
Don't you? Don't you?
You had me several years ago
When I was still quite naive
Well, you said that we made such a pretty pair
And that you would never leave
But you gave away the things you loved
And one of them was me
I had some dreams
They were clouds in my coffee
Clouds in my coffee and
You're so vain
You probably think this song is about you
You're so vain (you're so vain)
I bet you think this song is about you
Don't you? Don't you? Don't you?
I had some dreams
They were clouds in my coffee
Clouds in my coffee and
You're so vain
You probably think this song is about you
You're so vain (you're so vain)
I bet you think this song is about you
Don't you? Don't you?
Well, I hear you went up to Saratoga
And your horse naturally won
Then you flew your lear jet up to Nova Scotia
To see the total eclipse of the Sun
Well, you're where you should be all the time
And when you're not, you're with some underworld spy
Or the wife of a close friend
Wife of a close friend and
You're so vain
You probably think this song is about you
You're so vain (so vain)
I bet you think this song is about you
Don't you? Don't you? Don't you? Don't you now?
You're so vain
You probably think this song is about you
You're so vain
Probably think this song about you
You're so vain
son of a gun
Interjectiona mild exclamation of surprise, annoyance, or disappointment
My brother said son of a gun when the repair bill arrived.
This informal interjection is milder than many swear words. It can sound old-fashioned, playful, or restrained depending on tone.
you
Pronounjuː
you (second person pronoun)
I love you.
Refers to the person or people being addressed.
walk
Verbwɔk
to move on foot at a regular pace
We walked home after school.
Use this verb for the physical act of moving by putting one foot in front of the other.
into
Prepositionˈɪn.tuː
to the inside or middle of something
He poured the coffee into a cup.
Used to show movement towards the inside of a container or space.
the
Determinerðə
the definite article
The sun is hot.
Used before a noun to refer to a specific thing already known or mentioned.
party
Nounˈpɑrti
a social event where people eat, drink, and talk
We are having a big party tonight.
A common word for a social gathering of people for fun and celebration.
like
Conjunctionlaɪk
as if; in the same way that
She looked like she was about to cry.
Used to connect two clauses. While sometimes considered informal in writing compared to 'as if', it is very common in spoken English.
were
Verbwɝ
past tense plural of 'be'
They were waiting for the bus when it started to rain.
The past simple form of 'be' used with 'you', 'we', and 'they'. It is also used in the subjunctive mood (e.g., 'If I were you').
Sottaku
Sottaku is an app for learning a growing range of Asian and European languages with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.
Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.
Free Forever
Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.
Smart SRS System
Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.
Comprehensive Content
From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.
Community Chat
Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across every supported language.