Born To Make You Happy – English Lyrics

• By: Britney Spears

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Britney Spears' 'Born To Make You Happy' and explore the language of early 2000s teen pop. This song, with its themes of love and devotion, offers a glimpse into the musical landscape that shaped a generation. Discover how the lyrics and melody intertwine to convey a message that resonated with audiences worldwide, while also sparking debate about its implications.

[English]

(wind howling) (seagulls cawing)

(soft music)

♪ Oh, my love ♪

♪ Oh, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Oh, yeah ♪

♪ I'm sittin' here alone up in my room ♪

♪ And thinkin' 'bout the times that we've been through ♪

♪ Oh, my love ♪

♪ I'm lookin' at a picture in my hand ♪

♪ Trying my best to understand ♪

♪ I really wanna know what we did wrong ♪

♪ With a love that felt so strong ♪

♪ If only you were here tonight ♪

♪ I know that we could make it right ♪

♪ I don't know how to live without your love ♪

♪ I was born to make you happy ♪

♪ 'Cause you're the only one within my heart ♪

♪ I was born to make you happy ♪

♪ Always and forever, you and me ♪

♪ That's the way our life should be ♪

♪ I don't know how to live without your love ♪

♪ I was born to make you happy ♪

♪ I know I've been a fool since you've been gone ♪

♪ I'd better give it up and carry on ♪

♪ Oh, my love ♪

♪ 'Cause livin' in a dream of you and me ♪

♪ Is not the way my life should be ♪

♪ I don't wanna cry a tear for you ♪

♪ So forgive me if I do ♪

♪ If only you were here tonight ♪

♪ I know that we could make it right ♪

♪ I don't know how to live without your love ♪

♪ I was born to make you happy ♪

♪ 'Cause you're the only one within my heart ♪

♪ I was born to make you happy ♪

♪ Always and forever, you and me ♪

♪ That's the way our life should be ♪

♪ I don't know how to live without your love ♪

♪ I was born to make you happy ♪

♪ Oh, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ I'd do anything ♪

♪ I'd give you my world ♪

♪ I'd wait forever to be your girl ♪

♪ Just call out my name ♪

♪ And I will be there ♪

♪ Just to show you how much I care ♪

♪ Alright ♪

♪ I was born to make you happy ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah, oh ♪

♪ Oh, yeah ♪

♪ I don't know how to live without your love ♪

♪ I was born to make you happy ♪

♪ 'Cause you're the only one within my heart ♪

♪ I was born to make you happy ♪

♪ Always and forever, you and me ♪

♪ That's the way our life should be ♪

♪ I don't know how to live without your love ♪

♪ I was born to make you happy ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
born /bɔːrn/ A2	verb - existing as a result of birth (past participle of 'bear')
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to form something; to cause something to happen or exist
live /lɪv/ A1	verb - to remain alive; to reside
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood; the emotional or spiritual center of a person
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes living organisms from dead matter; the period between birth and death
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to have information or understanding about something; to be familiar with someone or something
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ A2	verb - to perceive the intended meaning of; to comprehend
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring during sleep; a cherished aspiration verb - to experience dreams during sleep; to imagine or contemplate
fool /fuːl/ B1	noun - a person who acts unwisely or imprudently verb - to trick or deceive someone
right /raɪt/ A1	adjective - correct or true; morally good, justified, or acceptable noun - a moral or legal entitlement
wrong /rɔːŋ/ A1	adjective - not correct or true; unjust, dishonest, or immoral noun - an unjust, dishonest, or immoral act
strong /strɔːŋ/ A1	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights; able to withstand great force or pressure
cry /kraɪ/ A2	verb - to shed tears; to shout or make a loud sound noun - a shout or scream; an act of weeping
forgive /fərˈɡɪv/ B1	verb - to stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offense
care /kɛr/ A2	verb - to feel concern or interest; to look after and provide for the needs of noun - the provision of what is necessary for welfare; serious attention or consideration
wait /weɪt/ A1	verb - to stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or event noun - a period of waiting
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the Earth, with all its countries, peoples, and natural features; a particular area of activity or life
alone /əˈloʊn/ A2	adjective - by oneself; without other people adverb - without anyone or anything else