Body Talk – English Lyrics

• By: Kane Brown, Katelyn Brown
• Album: The High Road

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the language of love that needs no words with "Body Talk" by Kane and Katelyn Brown. This song is a perfect example of how English can be used to express intimacy and desire in a poetic way. For language learners, it's a great opportunity to explore vocabulary related to emotions and relationships, all set to a smooth, modern country-pop beat. The song's special charm lies in the genuine chemistry between the real-life couple, making their performance both authentic and captivating.

[English]

(gentle rhythmic music)

♪ Come in close ♪

♪ Read my mind ♪

♪ Tell me all your secrets ♪

♪ And the way you wanna spend my time ♪

♪ 'Cause I want it bad ♪

♪ Every second that you take is killing me slowly ♪

♪ No we're not speaking ♪

♪ But I hear you clearly ♪

♪ Is your body looking for somebody ♪

♪ 'Cause I'm looking for somebody like you ♪

♪ Yeah there's no doubt we don't need to talk about it ♪

♪ 'Cause we can let our bodies talk ♪

♪ We can let our bodies talk it through ♪

♪ We can let our bodies talk it through ♪

♪ We can let our bodies talk it through ♪

♪ Hold me now ♪

♪ Don't say goodbye ♪

♪ It's only 2 AM ♪

♪ And we might only have tonight ♪

♪ Before we get wrapped up inside our heads ♪

♪ I'd like to wrap around your body ♪

♪ Could you be that for me ♪

♪ Could you do that for me ♪

♪ No we're not speaking ♪

♪ But I hear you clearly ♪

♪ Is your body looking for somebody ♪

♪ 'Cause I'm looking for somebody like you ♪

♪ Yeah there's no doubt ♪

♪ We don't need to talk about it ♪

♪ 'Cause we can let our bodies talk ♪

♪ We can let our bodies talk it through ♪

♪ Body body body ♪

♪ We can let our bodies talk it through ♪

♪ Body body body ♪

♪ We can let our bodies talk it through ♪

♪ Is your body looking for somebody ♪

♪ 'Cause I'm looking for somebody like you ♪

♪ Yeah there's no doubt ♪

♪ We don't need to talk about it ♪

♪ 'Cause we can let our bodies talk ♪

♪ We can let our bodies talk it through ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to speak or exchange ideas verbally noun - a conversation or discussion
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something because it is essential or very important noun - something that is necessary or required
let /lɛt/ A2	verb - to allow or permit something to happen
hear /hɪər/ A1	verb - to perceive sounds with the ears
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire or wish for something
spend /spɛnd/ A2	verb - to use time or money for a particular purpose
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists
second /ˈsɛkənd/ A1	noun - the unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute
close /kloʊs/ A1	adjective - near in space or time; not far away
bad /bæd/ A1	adjective - of poor quality or not good
clear /klɪər/ A1	adjective - easy to perceive, understand, or interpret; not vague
look /lʊk/ A2	verb - to direct one's eyes toward something; to see noun - an act of directing one's gaze; appearance
wrap /ræp/ B1	verb - to cover or enclose something in paper, cloth, or other material
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers verb - to pay attention to; to be concerned about
secret /ˈsiːkrət/ B2	noun - something kept hidden or unknown from others
doubt /daʊt/ B2	noun - a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction verb - to feel uncertain about something

Key Grammar Structures

• Come in close

  ➔ Imperative

  ➔ The verb "Come" is in the imperative mood, used to give a direct command.

• Every second that you take is killing me slowly

  ➔ Present continuous (progressive)

  ➔ The verb phrase "is killing" is in the present continuous tense, showing an action happening now.

• No, we're not speaking

  ➔ Present progressive negative

  ➔ The negative form "not speaking" uses the auxiliary "are" + "not" + present participle to show an ongoing action that is not happening.

• We don't need to talk about it

  ➔ Modal‑like verb "need" + infinitive (negative)

  ➔ "don't need to" combines the negative auxiliary "don't" with the verb "need" + infinitive, expressing lack of necessity.

• Could you be that for me?

  ➔ Modal "could" for polite request

  ➔ "Could you be" uses the modal "could" to make a polite request or suggestion.

• We can let our bodies talk

  ➔ Modal "can" + causative "let" + bare infinitive

  ➔ "can let" combines the modal "can" (ability) with the causative verb "let" followed by a bare infinitive, indicating permission to allow something to happen.

• Before we get wrapped up inside our heads

  ➔ Passive construction with "get" + past participle

  ➔ "get wrapped up" uses the verb "get" + past participle "wrapped" to form a passive meaning, indicating becoming entangled.

• We might only have tonight

  ➔ Modal "might" for possibility

  ➔ "might" is a modal verb expressing uncertainty or possibility about the future.

• I'm looking for somebody like you

  ➔ Present continuous for ongoing activity

  ➔ "I'm looking" uses the present continuous "am + looking" to describe an ongoing search.