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.

[English]

Now is the time

I want...

The glow of love is written on your face

I want...

Don't be afraid just come to me

I want...

For your good loving I've been waiting patiently

So come closer please

and i will show you the way

loving ecstasy tonight

cause its hard to find real love

so baby want you try me

and forever you will be mine

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