Love On – English Lyrics

• By: Selena Gomez

Lyrics & Translation

[English]

[FILM PROJECTOR ROLLING]

- QU’EST-CE QUE JE VAIS TE NOMMER? [FRENCH]

JE VAIS TE NOMMER

L’AMOUR

L’AMOUR TENDRE

♪ WAIT ‘TIL I TURN MY LOVE ON ♪

♪ WAIT ‘TIL, WAIT ‘TIL ♪

♪ WAIT ‘TIL I TURN MY LOVE ON ♪

♪ I’M NO CHEAP THRILL ♪

♪ I’M A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE, BABY JUMP ON ♪

♪ COME ON, COME ON ♪

♪ CAUSE BABY IF YOU CAN’T TELL (CAUSE BABY IF YOU CAN’T TELL) ♪

♪ YOU’RE WHAT I WANNA LOVE ON, OHH ♪

♪ THIS DOESN’T HAVE TO BE SOME SORT OF MATHEMATICAL EQUATION ♪

♪ SLIP OFF YOUR JEANS, SLIDE IN THE SHEETS ♪

♪ SCREAMING “YES” IN QUOTATIONS ♪

♪ CLOCK IN, BABY GET TO WORK ♪

♪ NIGHT SHIFT BUT WITH ALL THE PERKS ♪

♪ TIME STAMPING WHEN YOU FELL IN LOVE ♪

♪ TIME CAN’T MESS WITH US ♪

♪ OOOH, OOOH, OOOH ♪

♪ IF YOU THINK ABOUT FALLING ♪

♪ GOT YOU COVERED LIKE GARMENTS ♪

♪ OOOH, OOOH, OOOH ♪

♪ I DESERVE AN APPLAUSE FOR ♪

♪ KEEPING YOU UP LATE ‘TIL YOU

♪ WAIT ‘TIL I TURN MY LOVE ON ♪

♪ WAIT ‘TIL, WAIT ‘TIL ♪

♪ WAIT ‘TIL I TURN MY LOVE ON (WAIT ‘TIL I TURN MY LOVE ON) ♪

♪ I’M NO CHEAP THRILL ♪

♪ I’M A ROLLER COASTER RIDE, BABY JUMP ON ♪

♪ COME ON COME ON ♪

♪ CAUSE BABY IF YOU CAN’T TELL (CAUSE BABY IF YOU CAN’T TELL) ♪

♪ YOU’RE WHAT I WANNA LOVE ON, OHH! ♪

♪ WAIT ‘TIL I TURN MY LOVE ON (WAIT ‘TIL I TURN MY LOVE ON) ♪

♪ WAIT ‘TIL WAIT TILL ♪

♪ WAIT ‘TIL I TURN MY LOVE ON ♪

♪ YOU’LL GET YOUR THRILL ♪

♪ JUST PROMISE YOU’LL BE PATIENT WITH THE OUTCOME ♪

♪ COME ON ♪

♪ CAUSE BABY IF YOU CAN’T TELL (CAUSE BABY IF YOU CAN’T TELL) ♪

♪ YOU’RE WHAT I WANNA LOVE ON ♪

♪ WHY WE CONVERSING OVER THIS STEAK TARTARE WHEN WE COULD BE ♪

♪ SOMEWHERE OTHER THAN HERE MAKING OUT IN THE BACK OF A CAR ♪

♪ OR IN THE BACK OF A BAR ♪

♪ OR WE COULD MAKE A MEMOIR, YEAH ♪

♪ ON THE BACK WALL OF THE LAST STALL IN THE BATHROOM AT THE BAZAAR ♪

♪ OOOH, OOOH, OOOH ♪

♪ IF YOU THINK ABOUT FALLING ♪

♪ GOT YOU COVERED LIKE GARMENTS ♪

♪ OOOH, OOOH, OOOH ♪

♪ I DESERVE AN APPLAUSE FOR ♪

♪ KEEPING YOU UP LATE ‘TIL YOU

♪ WAIT ‘TIL I TURN MY LOVE ON ♪

♪ WAIT ‘TIL, WAIT ‘TIL ♪

♪ WAIT ‘TIL I TURN MY LOVE ON (WAIT ‘TIL I TURN MY LOVE ON) ♪

♪ I’M NO CHEAP THRILL ♪

♪ I’M A ROLLER COASTER RIDE, BABY JUMP ON ♪

♪ COME ON COME ON ♪

♪ CAUSE BABY IF YOU CAN’T TELL (CAUSE BABY IF YOU CAN’T TELL) ♪

♪ YOU’RE WHAT I WANNA LOVE ON, OHH! ♪

♪ WAIT ‘TIL I TURN MY LOVE ON (WAIT ‘TIL I TURN MY LOVE ON) ♪

♪ WAIT ‘TIL, WAIT ‘TIL ♪

♪ WAIT ‘TIL I TURN MY LOVE ON (WAIT ‘TIL I TURN MY LOVE ON) ♪

♪ YOU’LL GET YOUR THRILL ♪

♪ JUST PROMISE YOU’LL BE PATIENT WITH THE OUTCOME ♪

♪ COME ON ♪

♪ CAUSE BABY IF YOU CAN’T TELL (CAUSE BABY IF YOU CAN’T TELL) ♪

♪ YOU’RE WHAT I WANNA LOVE ON ♪

♪ WAIT ‘TIL I ♪

♪ OHH YEAH ♪

♪ WAIT ‘TIL I ♪

♪♪♪ [VOCALIZING]

♪ BABY IF YOU CAN’T TELL ♪

♪ YOU’RE WHAT I WANNA LOVE ON, OHH! ♪

SILENCE (FRENCH) SILENZIO (ITALIAN)

♪♪♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ B1	noun - a deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
turn /tɜːn/ B1	verb - to cause something to move around an axis or to change direction
wait /weɪt/ A2	verb - to stay in one place or remain inactive until something happens
thrill /θrɪl/ B2	noun - a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
rollercoaster /ˈroʊ.lɚˌkoʊ.stɚ/ C1	noun - an amusement ride with a track that goes up and down at high speed; figuratively, a series of emotional highs and lows
baby /ˈbeɪ.bi/ A1	noun - a very young child; also a term of endearment for a loved one
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
fall /fɔːl/ B1	verb - to move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control
cover /ˈkʌv.ɚ/ B1	verb - to place something over or upon something else for protection or concealment
deserve /dɪˈzɝːv/ B2	verb - to be worthy of or entitled to something because of actions or qualities
applause /əˈplɔːz/ B2	noun - the clapping of hands to show approval or praise
patience /ˈpeɪ.ʃəns/ B2	noun - the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset
conversation /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ B2	noun - an informal talk in which ideas, feelings, or information are exchanged
steak /steɪk/ B1	noun - a slice of meat, typically beef, that is cooked by grilling or frying
memoir /ˈmem.wɑːr/ C1	noun - a historical account or autobiography written from personal knowledge or special sources
bazaar /bəˈzɑːr/ C1	noun - a market, especially a street market in the Middle East or South Asia, often consisting of many small stalls
garment /ˈɡɑːr.mənt/ B2	noun - an article of clothing
cheap /tʃiːp/ A2	adjective - low in price; inexpensive
late /leɪt/ A1	adjective - occurring after the expected or usual time
other /ˈʌð.ɚ/ A2	adjective - different or distinct from one already mentioned or known

Key Grammar Structures

• WAIT ‘TIL I TURN MY LOVE ON

  ➔ Imperative with 'til'

  ➔ This uses the imperative 'wait' followed by 'til' (short for 'until'), creating the meaning 'wait until I turn my love on'.

• I’M A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE, BABY JUMP ON

  ➔ Imperative in a descriptive sentence

  ➔ While the first part is a description ('I'm a rollercoaster ride'), 'jump on' is a direct command, inviting the listener to experience the excitement.

• YOU’RE WHAT I WANNA LOVE ON, OHH

  ➔ Cleft sentence with 'what'

  ➔ This is a cleft sentence emphasizing the object of the loving action. It highlights that "you" are the specific thing/person the speaker wants to love.

• THIS DOESN’T HAVE TO BE SOME SORT OF MATHEMATICAL EQUATION

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

  ➔ 'Doesn't have to be' expresses that something is not required or necessary. It implies that the situation can be simple and doesn't need complex calculations.

• SLIP OFF YOUR JEANS, SLIDE IN THE SHEETS

  ➔ Two imperative clauses connected by a comma.

  ➔ Both 'slip off your jeans' and 'slide in the sheets' are commands. The comma creates a flow of actions.

• WHY WE CONVERSING OVER THIS STEAK TARTARE WHEN WE COULD BE SOMEWHERE OTHER THAN HERE MAKING OUT IN THE BACK OF A CAR

  ➔ Question with 'why', past continuous tense ('were conversing'), conditional 'could be' + gerund phrases.

  ➔ This is a complex sentence. 'Why are we conversing' questions the action. 'Could be making out' expresses a hypothetical and more desirable alternative activity. The use of 'were' shows an action that was ongoing but interrupted

• JUST PROMISE YOU’LL BE PATIENT WITH THE OUTCOME

  ➔ Imperative ('promise') followed by a future tense clause with 'will'.

  ➔ The sentence begins with a direct command, 'promise', then specifies *what* should be promised – that the listener will be patient.