Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw honesty of Summer Walker's "Girls Need Love"! This powerful R&B track offers a unique window into authentic expressions of desire and vulnerability, particularly from a female perspective. You can learn conversational English that is both bold and emotionally direct, as the lyrics candidly address themes of love, intimacy, and challenging societal expectations. Its relatable storytelling and smooth melodic flow make it an excellent song to connect with modern English vernacular and emotional nuances.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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need /niːd/ A1 |
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girls /ɡɜːrlz/ A1 |
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want /wɒnt/ A1 |
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baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1 |
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way /weɪ/ A1 |
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tired /ˈtaɪərd/ A2 |
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tell /tel/ A1 |
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judge /dʒʌdʒ/ B1 |
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healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ B2 |
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heavy /ˈhevi/ A2 |
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reason /ˈriːzən/ B1 |
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good /ɡʊd/ A1 |
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feelings /ˈfiːlɪŋz/ B1 |
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focused /ˈfoʊkəst/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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YOU MUST THINK I'VE GOT TO BE JOKING WHEN I SAY
➔ Modal verb of deduction (must) + Perfect infinitive (have got to be)
➔ "Must" indicates a strong belief or deduction. "Have got to be" expresses obligation or necessity in the past, inferred from present evidence.
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GIRLS CAN'T NEVER SAY THEY WANT IT
➔ Double Negative (can't never) - Though common in informal speech and some dialects, it is grammatically incorrect in standard English.
➔ In standard English, it should be "Girls can never say..." or "Girls can't ever say...". The double negative reinforces the prohibition, though considered non-standard.
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GIVE IT TO ME LIKE YOU NEED IT BABY
➔ Simile using "like"
➔ "Like" is used to compare the intensity of giving with the intensity of needing.
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WANT YOU TO HEAR ME SCREAMIN'
➔ Infinitive of purpose after 'want' ('to hear')
➔ The infinitive "to hear" expresses the desired outcome or purpose of the wanting.
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I DON'T NEED A REASON BABY
➔ Negative statement with "don't need"
➔ "Don't need" expresses the lack of necessity.
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I WANNA BE YOUR HEALING
➔ Use of 'wanna' (want to) - informal contraction
➔ 'Wanna' is a contraction of 'want to', commonly used in informal speech and song lyrics. 'Be' + noun ('healing') functioning as a predicate nominative.
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PLEASE DON'T GET IN YOUR FEELINGS, AYE
➔ Imperative with "Please don't"
➔ "Please don't" is used to make a polite request or command not to do something.
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