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(soft pop music) 00:00
- [Friend 1] I'm not really drunk. 00:12
I never get that fucked up. 00:13
I'm not, I'm so sober. (laughs) 00:15
♪ I love to see you shine in the night ♪ 00:20
♪ Like the diamond you are ♪ 00:22
♪ I love to see you shine in the night ♪ 00:25
♪ Like the diamond you are ♪ 00:27
♪ I'm good on the side, it's alright ♪ 00:29
♪ Just hold me in the dark ♪ 00:32
♪ I'm good on the side, it's all right ♪ 00:34
♪ Just hold me in the dark ♪ 00:37
♪ No one's gotta know what we do ♪ 00:39
♪ Hit me up when you're bored ♪ 00:42
♪ No one's gotta know ♪ 00:44
♪ Mmm, nah ♪ 00:46
♪ Hit me up when you're bored ♪ 00:47
♪ 'Cause I live down the street ♪ 00:49
♪ So we meet ♪ 00:51
♪ When you need it, it's yours ♪ 00:52
♪ All I hear is ♪ 00:55
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪ 00:57
♪ Nothing feels better ♪ 00:59
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪ 01:02
♪ Nothing feels better ♪ 01:04
♪ Mm, nah ♪ 01:06
♪ We don't gotta hide ♪ 01:08
♪ This is what you like, I admit ♪ 01:11
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪ 01:16
♪ You say we're just friends ♪ 01:18
♪ But I swear, when nobody's around ♪ 01:20
♪ You say we're just friends ♪ 01:23
♪ But I swear, when nobody's around ♪ 01:25
♪ You keep my hand around your neck ♪ 01:28
♪ We connect ♪ 01:30
♪ Are you feeling it now ♪ 01:31
♪ 'Cause I am ♪ 01:34
♪ I got so high the other night ♪ 01:37
♪ I swear to God ♪ 01:40
♪ Felt my feet left the ground ♪ 01:41
♪ Oh, yeah ♪ 01:46
♪ Your back against the wall ♪ 01:47
♪ This is all you've been talking about ♪ 01:49
♪ In my ears ♪ 01:54
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪ 01:56
♪ Nothing feels better ♪ 01:58
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪ 02:00
♪ Nothing feels better ♪ 02:03
♪ Mmm, nah ♪ 02:05
♪ We don't gotta hide ♪ 02:07
♪ This is what you like, I admit ♪ 02:10
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪ 02:15
♪ Now, left, right, left, right ♪ 02:17
♪ Take it back, bring it side to side ♪ 02:20
♪ Like that, like that ♪ 02:24
♪ Ooh, now, left, right, left, right ♪ 02:26
♪ Take it back ♪ 02:30
♪ Bring it side to side like ♪ 02:31
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪ 02:35
♪ Nothing feels better ♪ 02:37
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪ 02:40
♪ Nothing feels better ♪ 02:42
♪ Mmm, nah, nah ♪ 02:44
♪ We don't gotta hide ♪ 02:46
♪ This is what you like, I admit ♪ 02:49
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪ 02:54
♪ Better than this ♪ 03:00
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪ 03:15
♪ Oh, yeah ♪ 03:21
♪ Ooh ♪ 03:26
♪ Yeah ♪ 03:35
(engine revs) 03:48

Better – English Lyrics

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Dive into Khalid's "Better" and explore the nuances of modern R&B while learning English through its relatable lyrics. This special song, which Khalid himself freestyled, offers a smooth listening experience and a glimpse into expressions of intense joy and secret affection. Its clear, repetitive chorus and evocative imagery make it perfect for expanding your English vocabulary related to love and relationships, all while enjoying Khalid's signature mellow style.

[English]
(soft pop music)
- [Friend 1] I'm not really drunk.
I never get that fucked up.
I'm not, I'm so sober. (laughs)
♪ I love to see you shine in the night ♪
♪ Like the diamond you are ♪
♪ I love to see you shine in the night ♪
♪ Like the diamond you are ♪
♪ I'm good on the side, it's alright ♪
♪ Just hold me in the dark ♪
♪ I'm good on the side, it's all right ♪
♪ Just hold me in the dark ♪
♪ No one's gotta know what we do ♪
♪ Hit me up when you're bored ♪
♪ No one's gotta know ♪
♪ Mmm, nah ♪
♪ Hit me up when you're bored ♪
♪ 'Cause I live down the street ♪
♪ So we meet ♪
♪ When you need it, it's yours ♪
♪ All I hear is ♪
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪
♪ Nothing feels better ♪
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪
♪ Nothing feels better ♪
♪ Mm, nah ♪
♪ We don't gotta hide ♪
♪ This is what you like, I admit ♪
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪
♪ You say we're just friends ♪
♪ But I swear, when nobody's around ♪
♪ You say we're just friends ♪
♪ But I swear, when nobody's around ♪
♪ You keep my hand around your neck ♪
♪ We connect ♪
♪ Are you feeling it now ♪
♪ 'Cause I am ♪
♪ I got so high the other night ♪
♪ I swear to God ♪
♪ Felt my feet left the ground ♪
♪ Oh, yeah ♪
♪ Your back against the wall ♪
♪ This is all you've been talking about ♪
♪ In my ears ♪
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪
♪ Nothing feels better ♪
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪
♪ Nothing feels better ♪
♪ Mmm, nah ♪
♪ We don't gotta hide ♪
♪ This is what you like, I admit ♪
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪
♪ Now, left, right, left, right ♪
♪ Take it back, bring it side to side ♪
♪ Like that, like that ♪
♪ Ooh, now, left, right, left, right ♪
♪ Take it back ♪
♪ Bring it side to side like ♪
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪
♪ Nothing feels better ♪
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪
♪ Nothing feels better ♪
♪ Mmm, nah, nah ♪
♪ We don't gotta hide ♪
♪ This is what you like, I admit ♪
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪
♪ Better than this ♪
♪ Nothing feels better than this ♪
♪ Oh, yeah ♪
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
(engine revs)

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

night

/naɪt/

A1
  • noun
  • - the time when the sun goes down

love

/lʌv/

A1
  • verb
  • - to feel deep affection for someone
  • noun
  • - a strong feeling of affection

shine

/ʃaɪn/

A2
  • verb
  • - to give out light
  • noun
  • - the quality of brightness

diamond

/ˈdaɪmənd/

B1
  • noun
  • - a precious stone

dark

/dɑːrk/

A1
  • adjective
  • - with little or no light
  • noun
  • - the absence of light

feel

/fiːl/

A1
  • verb
  • - to experience an emotion

friends

/frendz/

A1
  • noun
  • - people you like and enjoy being with

hand

/hænd/

A1
  • noun
  • - the end part of your arm

neck

/nek/

A1
  • noun
  • - the part of the body that connects the head to the shoulders

ground

/ɡraʊnd/

A1
  • noun
  • - the surface of the earth

ears

/ɪərz/

A1
  • noun
  • - the parts of your body you hear with

side

/saɪd/

A1
  • noun
  • - a position to the left or right of something

better

/ˈbetər/

A1
  • adjective
  • - of a higher quality or more desirable
  • adverb
  • - to a greater degree

high

/haɪ/

A1
  • adjective
  • - reaching or rising a great distance from the bottom to the top
  • adjective
  • - affected by a drug

wall

/wɔːl/

A1
  • noun
  • - a vertical structure

admit

/ədˈmɪt/

B1
  • verb
  • - to confess to be true or to be the case

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