Come Through – English Lyrics

• By: H.E.R., Chris Brown
• Album: Back Of My Mind

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to connect with culture, and "Come Through" by H.E.R. and Chris Brown is a great starting point for English learners interested in modern R&B. The song's conversational and romantic lyrics offer a glimpse into contemporary slang and expressions of desire. Its smooth melody and clear vocals make it easy to follow along and pick up new phrases in a fun and engaging way.

[English]

- Yo. So what's up?

We trying to hear this song.

You holding it hostage?

What's the deal?

- I, I don't know. Maybe.

- Later girl.

- Later like when?

- Yeah. You, you got something going on in your phone

- Girl we already know who you trying to see when you

touch down.

(laughing and joking)

(guitar playing)

♪ Almost missed my flight today ♪

♪ I look good even though I feel shitty ♪

♪ I just got back out this way ♪

♪ You already got plans for the city ♪

♪ Call em off, could you call em off for me ♪

♪ You're always going on and on ♪

♪ Got it all, ask me why I'll never leave ♪

♪ I don't go out much ♪

♪ But you should come through tonight ♪

♪ I'm chilling on the west side boo ♪

♪ Call my homegirl, tell your best friend ♪

♪ He could slide too ♪

♪ On the low a remote location ♪

♪ I don't want them seeing me getting faded ♪

♪ You should come through tonight ♪

♪ I only kick it with a tight crew ♪

♪ They won't tell cause they tryna live their best life too ♪

♪ On the low, on my own, I'll be wavy ♪

♪ Hit me on my phone, I'll be waiting ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Looking at you cry, going crazy ♪

♪ If I could, I would take the pain away ♪

♪ I don't see that smile I made ♪

♪ You already made plans that ain't with me ♪

♪ Trying hard, I been trying hard to breathe ♪

♪ Inhale, exhale, you expel what you've been doing to me ♪

♪ Fighting it off, you been fighting me off for weeks ♪

♪ Don't leave cause I need ya ♪

♪ But you should come through tonight ♪

♪ I'm chillin on the Westside, boo ♪

♪ Call my homegirl, tell your best friend he could slide too ♪

♪ On the low, a remote location ♪

♪ I don't want them seeing me getting faded ♪

♪ You should come through tonight ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ I only kick it with a tight crew ♪

♪ They won't tell cause they tryna live their best life too ♪

♪ On the low, on my own, I'll be wavy ♪

♪ Hit me on my phone, I'll be waiting ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah ♪

♪ I ain't really trying to spend no time in the house ♪

♪ If you ask me how I'm feeling ♪

♪ I said yes to going out tonight ♪

♪ Oh I ain't did that in a minute ♪

♪ Called it off, oh, I called it off for you ♪

♪ You're always going on and on ♪

♪ Ask my why, oh, why I'm not with you ♪

♪ I don't go out much ♪

♪ But you should come through tonight ♪

♪ Yeah I'm chilling on the west side, boo ♪

♪ Call my homegirl, tell your best friend he could slide too ♪

♪ On the low, a remote location ♪

♪ I don't want them seeing me getting faded ♪

♪ You should come through tonight ♪

♪ I only kick it with a tight crew ♪

♪ They won't tell cause they tryna live their best life too ♪

♪ On the low, on my own, I'll be wavy ♪

♪ Hit me on my phone, I'll be waiting ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Faded, uh ♪

♪ Hit me on my phone, I'll be waiting ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Hit me on my phone, hit me on my phone, yeah ♪

♪ Ooh, I'll be waiting, yeah ♪

♪ Hitting me alone, oh yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Give me a call, oh yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Give me a call, yeah ♪

Key Grammar Structures

• I look good "even though" I feel shitty

  ➔ Concessive Clause with "even though"

  ➔ "Even though" is used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement seem surprising or unexpected. It means 'despite the fact that'.

• You're "always going on and on"

  ➔ Present Continuous with "always" (for annoyance/criticism)

  ➔ While "always" usually goes with the Simple Present, when used with the Present Continuous, it often expresses a repeated action that is annoying or irritating to the speaker.

• But you "should come through" tonight

  ➔ Modal verb "should" for recommendation/advice + Phrasal Verb "come through"

  ➔ "Should" indicates a recommendation or a mild obligation. "Come through" is an informal phrasal verb meaning to arrive or visit.

• I don't want them "seeing me getting faded"

  ➔ Verb + Object + Present Participle (Gerund form)

  ➔ This structure is used to describe an action that someone is doing or experiencing. "Seeing" refers to the perception, and "getting faded" describes the action being perceived. Here, "get faded" is slang for becoming intoxicated.

• "If I could, I would take" the pain away

  ➔ Second Conditional (Hypothetical Situations)

  ➔ The Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unreal situations in the present or future and their probable results. The structure is 'If + past simple, would + base verb'.

• you expel "what you've been doing to me"

  ➔ Noun Clause with "what" + Present Perfect Continuous

  ➔ A noun clause beginning with "what" acts as the object of the verb "expel". The Present Perfect Continuous ('ve been doing) emphasizes an action that started in the past and has been continuing up to the present, often with an ongoing effect.

• "Trying hard", I "been trying hard to breathe"

  ➔ Participial Phrase (Present Participle as adjective/adverb) + Present Perfect Continuous (informal "been")

  ➔ The participial phrase "Trying hard" acts as an adverbial modifier, indicating the manner or circumstance of the main action. "Been trying" is an informal contraction of "have been trying," representing the Present Perfect Continuous, emphasizing an ongoing effort.

• I said yes "to going out" tonight

  ➔ Preposition followed by a Gerund

  ➔ In English, a gerund (the -ing form of a verb) must be used after a preposition. Here, "to" is functioning as a preposition, not part of an infinitive.

• tell your best friend "he could slide too"

  ➔ Indirect Speech (implied suggestion) + Modal verb "could" (possibility/permission)

  ➔ This is an example of indirect speech where a suggestion or command is reported. "Could" is used to express a polite suggestion or to indicate that something is possible or permitted. "Slide" is informal for 'come' or 'join'.

• Oh I "ain't did that in a minute"

  ➔ Informal negation "ain't" (past simple) + Idiomatic expression "in a minute"

  ➔ "Ain't" is an informal contraction for 'am not', 'is not', 'are not', 'has not', or 'have not'. Here, it replaces 'haven't' or 'didn't'. "In a minute" is an idiom meaning 'not for a long time' or 'it's been a while'.

• On the low, "on my own", I'll be wavy

  ➔ Idiomatic expression "on my own" (meaning alone or independently)

  ➔ "On my own" is an idiomatic phrase meaning 'alone', 'by myself', or 'independently'. It emphasizes personal autonomy or solitude.

• "Hit me on my phone", I'll be waiting

  ➔ Informal Phrasal Verb "hit (someone) on (their) phone" (meaning contact/call)

  ➔ This is an informal way to tell someone to call or message you on your phone. It's a common idiom in casual conversation.