Boombastic

• By: Shaggy

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
lover /ˈlʌvər/ A2	noun - a person who is in love with someone
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	verb - to put your hand or fingers on something
back /bæk/ A1	noun - the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips
smooth /smuːð/ B1	adjective - having a surface free from irregularities, roughness, or bumps
soft /sɒft/ A2	adjective - easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch.
hug /hʌɡ/ A2	verb - to squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.
lover /ˈlʌvər/ A2	noun - a person who is in love with someone.
sexual /ˈsekʃuəl/ B2	adjective - relating to or involving sex or the biological differences between the sexes.
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal, including the bones, flesh, and organs.
perfume /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ B1	noun - a fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils extracted from flowers and spices, used to impart a pleasant smell to one's body or clothes.
smell /smel/ A2	noun - the faculty or power of perceiving odors or scents by means of the organs in the nose.
bell /bel/ A1	noun - a hollow metal object, typically cup-shaped, that resonates when struck.
island /ˈaɪlənd/ A2	noun - a piece of land surrounded by water.
breeze /briːz/ B1	noun - a gentle wind.
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - have a strong feeling of affection for (someone).
kiss /kɪs/ A2	verb - touch or caress with the lips as a sign of love, sexual desire, or greeting.
best /best/ A1	adjective - of the most excellent or desirable type or quality.
sweet /swiːt/ A1	adjective - having a pleasant taste like that of sugar or honey.
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation.

Grammar:

• What you want is a boombastic, romantic, fantastic lova'.

  ➔ Simple present tense for stating facts.

  ➔ The phrase "What you want is" indicates a fact about desires.

• I'm just like a turtle crawlin' out of my shell.

  ➔ Simile using 'like' to compare two things.

  ➔ The phrase "just like a turtle" creates a vivid image of being cautious.

• I want your lovin', gal, give it like you should.

  ➔ Imperative form for giving commands or requests.

  ➔ The phrase "give it like you should" is a direct request.

• I'll bet you confess when you put me to the test.

  ➔ Future simple tense for predictions.

  ➔ The phrase "I'll bet you confess" indicates a strong belief about the future.

• With such physical attraction, gal, you know to feel the spark.

  ➔ Infinitive form to express purpose.

  ➔ The phrase "to feel the spark" indicates the purpose of attraction.

• Come lay down in my jacuzzi and get some bubble bath.

  ➔ Imperative form for inviting someone.

  ➔ The phrase "Come lay down" is a direct invitation.

• A man of few words, naw go tell you no sweet talk.

  ➔ Use of negation to express refusal.

  ➔ The phrase "naw go tell you no sweet talk" indicates a refusal to engage in flattery.