Baby Be Mine – English Lyrics

• By: Blackstreet, Teddy Riley

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the smooth sounds of 90s R&B with "Baby Be Mine" by Blackstreet and Teddy Riley. This song is an excellent choice for language learners, featuring clear vocals and repetitive, easy-to-follow phrases that convey deep romantic sentiment. Pay attention to the call-and-response vocals and the signature New Jack Swing rhythm, offering a rich linguistic and cultural experience that makes learning engaging and enjoyable.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - measured period in which events occur
glow /ɡloʊ/ B1	noun - soft steady light
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection or strong attraction verb - to feel deep affection for someone
face /feɪs/ A1	noun - the front part of a person's head
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method, route, or direction
ecstasy /ɪkˈstəsi/ C1	noun - intense feeling of joy or pleasure
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child; also a term of endearment
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire or wish for
write /raɪt/ B1	verb - to compose text or symbols on a surface
come /kʌm/ A1	verb - to move or travel toward a place
wait /weɪt/ B1	verb - to stay in place until something happens
show /ʃoʊ/ A2	verb - to cause something to be seen
find /faɪnd/ A1	verb - to discover or locate something
try /traɪ/ A2	verb - to attempt to do something
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - having desirable qualities; satisfactory
loving /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ B1	adjective - showing deep affection or care
real /riˈæl/ A2	adjective - actually existing; not imagined
hard /hɑrd/ A2	adjective - difficult; not easy
closer /ˈkloʊsər/ B1	adjective - nearer in distance or relationship