BIBA – English Lyrics

• By: Marshmello, Pritam, Shirley Setia, Shah Rukh Khan

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Indian music with "BIBA" by Marshmello, Pritam, Shirley Setia, and Shah Rukh Khan! This song offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in Hindi and Punjabi language and culture. You'll hear a dynamic blend of modern EDM beats with traditional Indian melodies, making it a truly unique sound. The lyrics, rich with expressions of love and admiration, are beautifully complemented by a music video that pays homage to classic Bollywood romance. By exploring "BIBA," you can pick up common phrases, understand cultural references, and experience the joyous energy that makes Indian music so special and engaging. Get ready to dance and learn!

[English]

These souls

are connected by yours

and mine,

These claims

written in me

are yours,

You gotta figure like Rihanna

You have courage like Phoolan (Devi)

We forget the world and look at her

when Biba dances

Biba dances

Nothing can stop her

as Biba dances

All of my nights

are spent effected

by you

Leave the world

and just stay in sight

of yours

I am just an ordinary guy,

You are a Jatt (Punjabi) Girl

When you steal a glance

Your eyes hit the target with a bullet

when Biba dances

Hey, Biba dances

Nothing can stop her

When Biba dances

Face to Face with Love

I am similar just like you

Nothing feels difficult anymore

These nights dedicated to our rendezvous

I greet the world through your praises

Can't look away

when you look at me

And Biba dances

And Biba dances

Nothing can stop her, when biba dances

When Biba dances

Marshmello...You must have heard the name.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
souls /soʊlz/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being
connected /kəˈnektɪd/ B1	adjective - joined or linked verb - to join or link
figure /ˈfɪɡər/ B2	verb - to find or calculate something noun - a shape or form
courage /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/ B1	noun - the ability to do something that frightens one
forget /fərˈɡet/ A2	verb - to be unable to remember
dances /dæns/ A2	verb - to move rhythmically to music
stop /stɑːp/ A1	verb - to cease movement or action
nights /naɪts/ A2	noun - the period of darkness between one day and the next
effected /ɪˈfektɪd/ B2	adjective - having a result or consequence
sight /saɪt/ A2	noun - the ability to see
ordinary /ˈɔːrdənri/ B1	adjective - usual or common
glance /ɡlɑːns/ B1	noun - a brief or hurried look
target /ˈtɑːrɡɪt/ B1	noun - a person or thing that one aims to defeat or achieve
bullet /ˈbʊlɪt/ B1	noun - a small piece of metal fired from a gun
similar /ˈsɪmɪlər/ B1	adjective - having a resemblance
difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ A2	adjective - needing much effort or skill

Key Grammar Structures

• These souls are connected by yours and mine,

  ➔ Passive Voice, Possessive Pronouns

  ➔ The sentence uses the passive voice ("are connected") to emphasize the connection rather than the actor. "Yours and mine" are possessive pronouns indicating ownership of the souls' connection. The word "souls" is the subject.

• You gotta figure like Rihanna

  ➔ Informal Imperative, Comparative Structure

  ➔ "Gotta" is a colloquial contraction of "got to," forming an informal imperative. The phrase implies a comparison – be as strong/confident/successful *as* Rihanna. The word "figure" means to understand or work something out.

• You have courage like Phoolan (Devi)

  ➔ Simile, Noun as Appositive

  ➔ This sentence uses a simile ("like Phoolan Devi") to compare the subject's courage to that of the historical figure Phoolan Devi, known for her bravery. "Phoolan (Devi)" acts as an appositive, providing further information about the person being compared to.

• I am just an ordinary guy, You are a Jatt (Punjabi) Girl

  ➔ Simple Present Tense, Noun as Identifier, Appositive

  ➔ The sentences use the simple present tense to state facts about the speakers. "Jatt (Punjabi) Girl" uses 'Jatt' as an identifier, and 'Punjabi' as an appositive clarifying the type of girl. The word "ordinary" is an adjective.