Break of Dawn – English Lyrics

• By: Nelson Freitas, Richie Campbell
• Album: Four

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the language of love and commitment through Nelson Freitas and Richie Campbell's "Break of Dawn." This song, with its blend of English, Portuguese, and Cape Verdean Creole influences, offers a glimpse into the rich cultures that inspire its passionate lyrics and Kizomba-infused rhythms. Explore the nuances of expressing deep affection and the dedication to making a loved one happy, all while enjoying the song's smooth, captivating melodies.

[English]

It's all about you

(All about you)

Can't say I don't when I do

(When I do, when I do, when I do)

Can't see myself without you

(Can't see me)

I would be acting a fool

I would be acting a fool

Hey mama

Felling for your love, don't stop her

Put that thing on me harder

(On me harder)

Hey mama

You set the place on fire

Got my thing raising higher

(Raising higher)

Till the break of dawn

We'll be loving

We'll be touching

We'll be rocking

Till the break of dawn

Kissing on you

Touching on you

Ain't no stopping

Till the break of dawn

Overtime

I'm putting in overtime

Just to keep that pretty smile uppon your face

Overdrive

Engines running on overdrive

And we are compatible

Seems like you were built just form me

Hey mama

Felling for your love, don't stop her

Put that thing on me harder

(On me harder)

Hey mama

You set the place on fire

Got my thing raising higher

(Raising higher)

Till the break of dawn

We'll be loving

We'll be touching

We'll be rocking

Till the break of dawn

Kissing on you

Touching on you

Ain't no stopping

Till the break of dawn

Tell me so you miss me

When me gone

Be a dear

Tell me so you want me hold me on

You can't believe

Every girl in the world

Could I never steal me

Because you are the only one

I win the deal

Could you feel me soon

Give me a data

I'll make you a soon

It's all about you

Let me say

That you are not some best friend

You and me forever will be done

Till the break of dawn

Baby let me climb by you

Till the break of dawn

Me never get a girl like you

Till the break of dawn

...

Till the break of dawn

We'll be loving

We'll be touching

We'll be rocking

Till the break of dawn

Kissing on you

Touching on you

Ain't no stopping

Till the break of dawn

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fool /fuːl/ A2	noun - a person who acts unwisely or imprudently
compatible /kəmˈpætɪbəl/ B2	adjective - able to exist or work together without problems
overtime /ˈoʊvərˌtaɪm/ B1	noun - time worked in addition to the usual or regular hours
overdrive /ˌoʊvərˈdraɪv/ B2	noun - a state of being driven or working too hard
engines /ˈɛndʒɪnz/ B1	noun - machines that produce power or motion
raising /ˈreɪzɪŋ/ B1	verb - to lift or move something upwards
higher /ˈhaɪər/ A2	adjective - greater in amount or degree
kissing /ˈkɪsɪŋ/ A2	verb - to touch someone's lips or cheek with your lips
touching /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ A2	verb - to come into contact with something or someone
rocking /ˈrɒkɪŋ/ B1	verb - to move gently from side to side
stopping /ˈstɒpɪŋ/ A2	verb - to bring something to an end or to a standstill
dear /dɪər/ A2	adjective - beloved or cherished
steal /stiːl/ B1	verb - to take something without permission or payment
deal /diːl/ B1	noun - an agreement or arrangement
climb /klaɪm/ B1	verb - to move upwards using your hands and feet

Key Grammar Structures

• It's all about you

  ➔ It is all about + noun

  ➔ 'It's' is a contraction of 'it is', and 'all about' introduces the topic or main focus.

• Can't see myself without you

  ➔ Can't + verb (see)

  ➔ 'Can't' is a contraction of 'cannot', expressing inability or strong negation.

• Till the break of dawn

  ➔ Till + time expression

  ➔ 'Till' (or 'until') indicates the continuation up to a certain point in time.

• I'm putting in overtime

  ➔ Be + present participle (putting)

  ➔ 'I'm' is a contraction of 'I am', and 'putting in' is a phrasal verb meaning to work or spend effort.

• Could you feel me soon

  ➔ Could + subject + base verb

  ➔ 'Could' expresses possibility or polite requests, and is used with 'you' and the base verb.

• I win the deal

  ➔ Subject + verb (win) + object

  ➔ Subject + verb (win) + object, expressing the action of succeeding or achieving a goal.