Back and Forth – English Lyrics

• By: Halle

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the language of contemporary R&B and emotional vulnerability with Halle's "Back and Forth." This song is perfect for learning English phrases related to complex relationships and personal boundaries. Pay attention to Halle's rich vocabulary in setting expectations in a partnership, all delivered through her signature sultry, expressive vocals over a smooth, jazz-tinged production.

[English]

Sometimes, you trip on me, babe

And I know it's 'cause I'm not what you're used to

Get out your feelings for me, babe

No one has loved you like me, I would never fool you

I deserve a love that doesn't hurt

Because I've been through worse

Not today, no, sir

Don't wanna get into it (back and forth)

I know that you've been through it (back and forth)

No, I don't wanna do it (back and forth)

Just come right over here and (shut the door)

Sometimes I like when you get angry (angry)

Something about it just reminds me that you care (care)

I might be selfish, I'll be, baby

But I don't care, just come and touch me everywhere

Just close your eyes

Let's go to the other side

I got a fire in me and you're the only one that tames it

Come on, won't you taste it?

Don't wanna get into it (back and forth)

I know that you've been through it (back and forth)

No, I don't wanna do it, yeah (back and forth)

Just come right over here and (shut the door)

'Cause that's a lot of talking for me, for me (ah-ah)

And you don't wanna argue with me, with me (ah-ah)

You say I've been a bad girl, teach me, teach me (ah-ah)

'Cause that's a lot of talking, a lot of talking (ah-ah)

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - deep affection or attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
feelings /ˈfiːlɪŋz/ B1	noun - emotions or sensations
anger /ˈæŋɡər/ B2	noun - the strong feeling of being upset or annoyed
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	verb - to make physical contact noun - the act of making contact
fire /faɪər/ B2	noun - a process of burning combustion
tames /teɪmz/ C1	verb - to domesticate or control
taste /teɪst/ B2	verb - to perceive flavor noun - a flavor or sensation perceived by the tongue
worse /wɜːrs/ B2	adjective - more bad or severe
move /muːv/ A2	verb - to change position
argue /ˈɑːrɡjuː/ B2	verb - to have an angry disagreement
bad /bæd/ A2	adjective - not good in quality or character
teach /tiːtʃ/ B1	verb - to give instruction

Key Grammar Structures

• Sometimes, you trip on me, babe

  ➔ Present simple tense with 'Sometimes' for repeated or occasional actions

  ➔ 'Sometimes' indicates the action happens occasionally or irregularly.

• And I know it's 'cause I'm not what you're used to

  ➔ Contraction 'it's' with 'cause' as informal for 'because'

  ➔ 'Cause' is an informal short form of 'because', often used in speech.

• Get out your feelings for me, babe

  ➔ Imperative mood with 'Get out' as a command

  ➔ The phrase 'Get out' functions as an imperative, giving an order or advice.

• Just come right over here and (shut the door)

  ➔ Imperative and coordinating conjunction 'and' to join two commands

  ➔ 'Just come right over here' is an imperative command, and 'and' joins it with another instruction.

• Sometimes I like when you get angry

  ➔ Present simple tense with 'Sometimes' indicating occasional preference

  ➔ 'Sometimes' here suggests that liking the anger is not always, but occasionally.

• I might be selfish, I'll be, baby

  ➔ Modal verb 'might' for possibility and 'will' for future certainty

  ➔ 'Might' indicates uncertainty or possibility; 'I'll' is a contraction of 'I will' for a future action.

• And you don't wanna argue with me, with me

  ➔ Negative modal 'don't wanna' as informal for 'do not want to'

  ➔ 'Don't wanna' expresses a refusal or dislike informally.

• 'Cause that's a lot of talking for me, for me

  ➔ Contraction 'Cause' as informal for 'because', 'a lot of' as quantifier

  ➔ 'Cause' short for 'because' used informally, 'a lot of' quantifies a large amount or frequency.