Calm Down

• By: Rema, Selena Gomez

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
calm /kɑːm/ A2	adjective - not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions. verb - to make someone or something calmer.
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal.
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation.
lockdown /ˈlɒkdaʊn/ B2	noun - a state of isolation or restriction of access instituted as a security measure.
sweet /swiːt/ A1	adjective - having a pleasant taste like that of sugar or honey.
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection. verb - feel deep affection for (someone).
fine /faɪn/ A1	adjective - of high quality; good.
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A1	noun - a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.
yellow /ˈjeləʊ/ A1	adjective - of the colour between green and orange in the spectrum, a result of mixing green and red light.
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; converse or communicate by spoken words.
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - be aware of (something) through touching.
friends /frendz/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.
shy /ʃaɪ/ A2	adjective - being reserved or having or showing nervousness or timidity in the company of other people.
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.
high /haɪ/ A1	adjective - of great vertical extent.
rest /rest/ A1	noun - cessation from work or activity. verb - cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength.
focus /ˈfəʊkəs/ B1	verb - direct one's attention or efforts at something.

Grammar:

• GIRL THIS YOUR BODY E PUT MY HEART FOR LOCKDOWN

  ➔ Non-standard dialect/creole grammar (Nigerian Pidgin)

  ➔ Uses 'e put' instead of 'has put' or 'puts'. The 'for' also functions differently, acting as 'in'. This line, rewritten in standard English, could be: 'Girl, this your body has put my heart in lockdown'.

• IF I TELL YOU SAY I LOVE YOU NO DEY FORM YANGA OH YANGA

  ➔ Non-standard dialect/creole grammar (Nigerian Pidgin) with code-switching

  ➔ 'Say' is used as a conjunction equivalent to 'that'. 'No dey form' means 'don't pretend'. 'Yanga' is a slang term for pride or arrogance. A more standard English equivalent: 'If I tell you that I love you, don't pretend to be proud or arrogant'.

• NAIM I DEY FIND SITUATION I GO USE TAKE TELL AM HELLO

  ➔ Non-standard dialect/creole grammar (Nigerian Pidgin)

  ➔ 'Naim' means 'that's why' or 'that's the reason'. 'I dey find' means 'I am looking for'. 'I go use take tell am hello' means 'I will use to say hello to her'. A more standard English equivalent: 'That's why I am looking for a situation I will use to say hello to her'.

• WHO YOU COME DEY FORM FOR?

  ➔ Non-standard dialect/creole grammar (Nigerian Pidgin)

  ➔ 'Who you come dey form for?' translates to 'Who are you pretending to be?' or 'Who are you trying to impress?' 'Dey form' means 'to pretend' or 'to act like'.

• WHY YOU NO WAN' CONFORM?

  ➔ Non-standard dialect/creole grammar (Nigerian Pidgin) - Negative Imperative.

  ➔ 'Why you no wan' conform?' translates directly to 'Why don't you want to conform?'. 'Wan' is a colloquial shortening of 'want'. The structure *you no wan'* is a common way to form a negative statement.